Why? Why? Why?

I know I've harped on this before but it needs repeating.  Don't steal things that are already free.  I came in to work this morning to find huge chunks torn out of the local newspaper.  Why do people do this?  Are people too afraid to ask nicely for things anymore? Why do you feel the need to deny access to others and tear out want ads or coupons?  If you don't have the ca$h to pay for a photocopy just let us know.  I would gladly give you a dime to pay for a photocopy than to have you decimate the newspaper before others get to read it.