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how much could minor shoplifting add to the economy? (lemmy.world)

submitted 16 hours ago by pntha@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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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?

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[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 4 points 13 hours ago (3 children)

Of course ethical shoplifting exists: stealing bread to feed a starving person or medication to help a sick one, etc.

[–] Shimitar@downonthestreet.eu 3 points 11 hours ago (2 children)

Yeah, that's why I wrote "if that even exist". I can see corner cases where it might be a necessity, but that should never happen in a modern civilized country where medication is free and food accessible to everyone (food banks, kitchens and such).

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago (1 children)

I mean, in an ideal world, lots of things wouldn’t exist, but we don’t live in an ideal world and there are hungry people in every country, even those with robust food support systems. I live in Germany, where there is a lot of aid for those who are hungry and, whether it’s due to untreated mental health issues (including addiction) or something else, there are plenty of hungry people.

[–] Shimitar@downonthestreet.eu 3 points 6 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.