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Or how about we actually put them in jail when they commit crimes? A poor person stealing from a supermarket certainly risks jail time.

• vorpalhex 4y ago
  No, they don't. Felony theft requires in excess of hundreds of dollars of theft. Now go rob a supermarket with a firearm and that's a different story.
  • anotherman554 4y ago
    You can go to jail for misdemeanors, look up your state's laws.
  • 300bps 4y ago
    In my state, someone shoplifting less than $150 on their first offense is categorized as a summary offense which puts someone at risk of 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $300. Steal $1,000 though and that’s a 3rd degree felony with up to 7 years in jail and $15,000 fine.