Pathologic stealing; a[euro]Thou shalt not steal.a[euro] Exodus 20:15 The Holy Bible.(If Symptoms Persist) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: March 23, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Dr. Jose S. Pujalte Jr.

SINCE we are the most corrupt country in Asia (according to the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy; #13 in a list of 13), it's tempting to call each other "kleptos". But let's make it clear that indubitable, textbook kleptomania (Greek for "craze for stealing") is rare. We seem to have this habit of calling everyone and anyone who steals a "klepto." This is irresponsible. Neither politicians/government officials who steal nor shoplift...