The Kite Runners

Ever observed a group of children chasing a disconnected kite? As the kite slowly advances with the wind, the children follow expectingly, hoping that the bounty will fall upon them. The group becomes agitated as the kite comes in proximity to the ground and the children run in random directions, as ordained by the kite. A lucky fella gets the hold of the end of the string of the disconnected kite, laying claim to it. Another one grabs the string from the middle and lays claim to it, being nearer to the kite. A third one grabs the kite itself as it falls on the ground. The other two come running towards him, laying their claims. In the bedlam that follows, the kite is torn, apart from some clothing.

What would happen if there were three disconnected kites flying in their direction, instead of just one? It's likely that every child will choose his own kite to catch, considering that it will be beyond his ability to catch the second and third kites before the other guys catch them. In such a case, none of the three kites will meet the fate of the unlucky kite in the above paragraph, nor will any clothes. The three children will be satisfied with their respective loots and will not feel as much animosity towards each other as in the case mentioned in the first paragraph.

Any idea why the poorest sections of the world are more prone to violence and become the unwilling cause for destruction of their own resources?

Perhaps the above anecdote can explain a few things.