how much could minor shoplifting add to the economy if:

  • it was only targeting businesses that ship their profits offshore and/or avoid paying local taxes;
  • the shoplifted items were items that were going to be purchased; and
  • monetary savings redistributed to local businesses?
  • Shimitar@downonthestreet.euEnglish
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    4 hours ago

    True as well.

    My ex girlfriend mother had to steal from supermarkets when her husband ran away and left her and the daughter stranded.

    So there are always corner cases.

    Does that justify stealing? No, but when no harm is done and was a necessity, I don’t think its wrong to do. You need to survive after all, it’s a failure of society not your fault.