The Great Wire Robbery.

Say, did ya hear about the super market robbery? No, not that one. Or that one either. This is the one where the robber fell through the ceiling and landed on the floor next to the checkout. So I suppose you think he was waiting til after hours to make the heist, right? Wrong. He wasn't interested in anything in the cash drawers or on the shelves. He was apparently stealing copper wiring from overhead. Maybe you didn't think copper was that valuable. Well I'm here to tell you it is. Maybe homeowners should start deciding what areas of the house they don't need electric service in. They could then remove the wiring to those areas in order to raise some extra cash. This is not a recommended endeavor for renters. But for owners, have at it. There is the problem that once the wiring is gone, you may not be ably to turn the lights on over the sink. I suppose you could wash in the dark, but gentlemen be careful when you shave. And no lights in the laundry room may account for all those mismatched pairs of socks. I don't mean to be a negative block to your social and recreational activities, but removing the wiring from the local super market is probably not the brightest idea you could have. Those suspended ceilings aren't all that supportive for your big feet. And then there's the part where you have to sell the wiring. Seventeen miles of used electrical wiring could be considered somewhat suspicious. Especially once the news media makes the theft public. Who would buy the wire anyway? And what do you tell the buyer? Oh I found it in the closet under a pile of dirty clothes. I suppose the dirty clothes part might be convincing if it weren't for the fact that the pile of wire probably wouldn't fit in any closet in even a mansion. And even if it would, it would hide the pile of dirty clothes. And besides, the electric garage door opener won't work without the wire so you can't drive the wire to the wire recyclers. And I doubt you have the skills to rewire it. No, here's a better idea. Get a tin cup and some pencils, grab your guitar and head for the courthouse lawn.