I think the answer as to why it's imbalanced is in basic physiological psychology. Everyone wants to be "Different" to attract the opposite sex and mate. Everyone wants to have some perks that attracts others that they can show how much better they are and attract more mates.
How many people get to be rambunctious space pirates who barely escape the law in real life? How many people get to be a successful criminal of any kind? How many people of the opposite sex are attracted to successful criminals?
Easy as. Joining the army, becoming a police officer, being a trucker, aren't exactly "Exciting" things to do in real life. Basically anyone could do those things. Being a successful criminal, though, is rare. Basic physiological psychology.
EDIT: If I understand what you're saying correctly
[8:32:45 PM] Dusty Lens: Oh no, let me get that. Hello? Oh it's my grandma. She says to be roleplay.
[12:49:19 AM] Elgatodiablo: You know its nice that you have all that proof and all, Bacon... but I just don't believe you.