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Your argument applies to theft of any low value item. If a shopkeeper presses charges against a shoplifter, are they using public services for private gain? Sho
by phpnode 12y ago
Your argument applies to theft of any low value item. If a shopkeeper presses charges against a shoplifter, are they using public services for private gain? Should there be checks in place to stop shopkeepers from reporting too many thieves?
- nwenzel 12y agoIt would seem from the article that the business model not only requires the free protection, but that the enforcement of fines an judgements is a major driver of revenues. In your hypothetical example, I believe you are referring to a physical storefront where the primary revenue generating activity is to sell merchandise. If your hypothetical shopkeeper had a shop that made more money from forcing shoplifters to pay a fine for scaling, then... perhaps. I don't think your hypothetical shop exists, so it's tough for me to answer.