by Jamie Johnson from Vanity Fair.
My favorite rich person (heir of the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical fortune) observes that the rich often commit crimes to obtain their riches which in a capitalist society bestows status as well as comforts. But like taking heroin away from an addict, once they lose their wealth, they can't seem to find any other reason to live.
Be sure to view Johnson's outstanding film, "The One Percent" to gain more insights on this class of people who rule over our lives.