Explain the argument whether or not crime is rational based on your own thoughts

Explain the argument whether or not crime is rational based on your own thoughts. Use any specific example based on your own knowledge to support your premise. You may choose any crime in your discussion or something such as violence or drug use involving any substance. Please no politics involved. Read the old short story about choices. Incorporate your reaction to this in your answer. The link is below: http://www.jba2.com/ironeyescodythebitethatkills/section61/page265