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While I don't support shoplifting, it's literally not inconveniencing anyone involved here. Worst-case, security calls the police, and they claim losses from insurance.
That man will probably press charges, and get some money he probably needs, assuming he's okay. Those involved will almost certainly lose their jobs, and will probably end up in the position that this other person was in - unemployable.
I really don't get what their end goal was here, other than to beat the shit out of someone.
Everyone who steals is Robin Hood and anyone who isn't ok with that is Guy of Gisbourne and therefore a complete shit.
What an amazingly nuanced position. No no wait never mind.
My point exactly.
You don't have a point you just engaging and "I'm 14 and this is deep" level commentary.
All situations are nuanced you can't just sign on with blanket philosophies, it doesn't work
My point exactly part duex.
If you're implying that there is some element here that justifies dragging the guy out back and beating him senseless after he was caught, by all means, elaborate
Nope, I haven't attempted to justify any of that. Not the point I was making.
That's your problem though. Nobody can tell what point you were trying to make because it was so incoherent, hence my original comment
I don't think it's that hard to understand the point they were making is "all theft is okay."
It's just a stupid point.
He's like 900 years old but whatever you say.
You got it perfectly
You're an idiot.
No worries friend.
Have you tried not being insufferable? I highly recommend working on your ability to communicate with others so people don't think you're just trying to be a (usually fake) know-it-all that doesn't actually know anything but really just wants attention
Your concern is genuinely touching, thank you. But you do you fella.