Why don't they brake or take the wands?

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No: HPFGUIDX 74504

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "katrinawitch" 
<katrinawitch at y...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "sarcasticmuppet" > > > > Me 
> (sarcasticmuppet):
> > I think it has to do with the fact that a wand is something very 
> dear and personal to a witch or wizard.  Even in the heat of 
battle, 
> neither side would even think of destroying their enemy's wand.  
> It's just dishonorable.  It's sort of like an unspoken code of 
honor 
> among wizards.  Remember, a wizard will only perform his best with 
> the wand that chose him.  If it's broken, he will be a second-rate 
> wizard for the rest of his life.
> > 
> > This is all complete speculation, of course.  I hope we learn 
more 
> > about the theory behind wands in the next books.
> > 
> > --Ashley--
> 
> Sorry, Ashley, but I disagree.  These Death Eaters are vicious 
> killers.  I don't think for one minute that, if Harry had been more 
> focused and not so concerned about saving Sirius, he wouldn't have 
> destroyed their wands if he had the chance.  I don't think that, 
> even if there was a "code of honor" among wizards regarding wands 
> (which I don't think there is), that Harry would have that respect 
> for the DE's and their wands.  In times of war, the rules totally 
> change!
> 
> Just my 2c (your mileage may vary!).
> 
> Katrina

What I do not understand is why wands break so easily....can anyone 
shed some light on this?
Fran