Hi.Found this link on the Times web-site-
http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/the_way_we_live/article2923540.ece
It is suggesting that shoplifting is the 'new high' for the middle classes,these are people who can afford the goods they steal easily but prefer the danger of doing something 'naughty'.God,is there any more reason to bring back hanging!Strange that these people rarely get caught and prosecuted.Maybe it's all to do with the lifestlye and look?
My response to Christopher-
Yep,I totally agree.Working in retail I know what it's like.You turn your back for 10 seconds and half a shelf of Impulse has gone.But who hasn't bought things which you know are slightly dodgy?Is buying copies of c.ds/dvds any worse?It's all costing someone money.
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I think that a lot of shoplifting in the celebrity world is to do with the thrill. After all they can afford it so why nick it? Many youngster I believe shop lift due to peer pressure and having to fit into the crowd. To some it is a image thing maybe in the belief that other kids will be in awe of them for being able to steal stuff.People who shop lift for necessity is a sticky situation, I think that the authorities need to find some way to help underprivilged families, not the ones who steal for drugs and drink, but the people who genuinely cannot not afford to eat. Putting something in place that won't undermine them or take away any dignity is essential, as a lot of poor people won't go to soup kitchens etc due to pride.
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