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The punishment for petty crime in cities has been getting smaller and finally reach a threshold that people no longer see it as a real deterrent.
by tick_tock_tick 5y ago
The punishment for petty crime in cities has been getting smaller and finally reach a threshold that people no longer see it as a real deterrent.
- arcticbull 5y agoOr there are more desperate people now willing to take the risks than before. Or some combination of both.
- ianhawes 5y agoAh yes, desperate people that need designer handbags to survive. They’re so desperate, they pull up in their private vehicles to commit such an act of desperation. Their desperation has inspired them to dress in hoodies and a mask to prevent identification.
- arcticbull 5y agoI strongly suspect they’re fencing them, and if you’re going to commit a crime a mask is a good idea. As is getting the most bang for your buck, committing crimes repeatedly is a good way to get caught.
- Eelongate 5y agoThese aren't desperate people trying to feed their starving infant babies; it's organized crime. Their get away vehicles are often nicer than my car.
- arcticbull 5y agoDo you have some data? I’m curious to learn more.