> I am sympathetic to a person stealing food or clothing but not iPhones and consumer products I understand minimizing consequences for people in difficult sit

> I am sympathetic to a person stealing food or clothing but not iPhones and consumer products I understand minimizing consequences for people in difficult situations. But in those cases the government needs to reimburse the shop and provide services to help the theif get out of their difficult situation. Simply turning a blind eye is not an act of sympathy. It's apathy.