Why are some people bent on destroying?

I hate folks who have a demolishing instinct. 

It takes so long to imagine, design and build that any act of destruction makes me cringe. It’s as wasteful as it is unnecessary. Building, for the most part, is what distinguishes us from animals, and yet, it so easy to vandalize, damage or destroy others’ work that it discourages me as it runs so contrary to any positive achievement.

Putin is the "poster boy" for this kind of individuals. I guess some of these destructive folks might respond to various forms of fear (the unknown, humiliation or powerlessness), yet sometimes, their actions seems calculated, willful and even joyful. 

This, of course, suggest many problems these destroyers have. The most obvious are mental issues, as they could be dealing with intense emotional problems, frustration, or anger that trigger destructive behavior as a way to cope with, or express their true feelings. 

There are also those who are on some kind of a mission, holding extreme ideologies or convictions, that could justify or suggest destruction to achieve extremist goals, whether political or religious. 

Others might fall victim of socioeconomic conditions, like poverty, marginalization or lack of opportunities can may also fuel frustration and resentment leading to destructive acts. 

Finally peer influence is always lurking the corners of group settings, where destructive behavior is seen acceptable or even encouraged. 

There might be others reasons involved, that’s why understanding the complexity of human behavior isn’t easy and often requires a case-by-case analysis to truly comprehend the motivations behind certain destructive actions.