I would like to think that I am one of those “glass is half-full” kind of people. I say that perhaps in defense of myself, who has led not such an angelic life. I do believe that some people deserve a second chance – perhaps even a third opportunity to right themselves.

Then, every once in a while, you learn about someone who appears to be rotten to the core. Following is a story of just such a person – a real career criminal. Her name is Eva Salazar, and in her 49 years on the planet has been in trouble more often than not. As reported in www.mysanantonio.com.

Salazar was one of five women arrested last summer on charges they operated an international theft ring based in San Antonio, Texas. Guilty as sin, of course she tried to get off. When that didn’t work, she agreed to a plea and was sentenced to 10 years in prison — the maximum allowed under a plea agreement. At least the country is safe for the next decade.

Salazar was also ordered to pay $111,222 in restitution to Victoria's Secret for merchandise that was recovered from a storage unit but couldn't be resold by the retailer because of the presence of rat droppings.

Salazar was arrested alongside Emily Garcia, Cassandra Arenas, Piedad Perz and Christian Salazar after San Antonio police conducted a month-long investigation of the group involving high-end retailers such as Williams-Sonoma, Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Vera Bradley and Abercrombie & Fitch. They would enter the stores with large bags, which they'd fill with merchandise before fleeing. We all pay the price for this type of theft.

Salazar, whose arrest record dating to 1985 includes 13 misdemeanor convictions and eight felony convictions, pleaded guilty to the third-degree felony charge.

Ever the despicable person, despite pleading guilty, she told authorities that she deserved probation “because I didn't have nothing to do with this.”

Seriously, do you think a stop theft class would help her? I think she belongs out of society for the remainder of her days.