Framing rampant shoplifting as some sort of justified Robin Hood claw back from the evil corporations based on economic inequality is, in my opinion, baloney.

Framing rampant shoplifting as some sort of justified Robin Hood claw back from the evil corporations based on economic inequality is, in my opinion, baloney. I was homeless for several years. I can tell you from experience that few homeless folk shoplift, it's just not worth the risk and hassle. The simple truth is that there is lots of food to eat here in America. You have to actually work really hard to starve. Food banks, churches and other charity orgs, etc. it's literally hard to go hungry here. You know who hates thieves? Homeless people living outside where their stuff is constantly vulnerable to theft. Mass shoplifting is mostly thrill-seeking kids and small organized crime rings. (Go check your local police blotter.)