They sure are. Good grief, I remember a story last year where one of them stole imported mice from a joint shipment, and the community practically imploded ... Every single person involved on both sides is a disgusting example of humanity. You stole MICE? Seriously? Ech.
I'd love to sell some rats as pets. Would love to see the nicer ones be something other than food. But there's just not a market for them here. I give them the best life I can until they reach the end of their line.