Crime: Why does anyone even bother?

[rebelcowboysnb]

I think Elizabeth has enough first hand knowledge for me to respect her opinions. But then again the fact that shes hot an speaks here mind would have been enough for that.

As for Australia not being the US, Australia as probably the closest country in the world to being the US without being the US.

 

[redhen]

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Love you too, Kat..

And yep..i'd beg on the corner before i would steal food. I'd go to the shelter or church or local food pantry..
No excuse for it..Just because that store owner has lots of food..does NOT mean you can just take what you want from them. They PAID for that food to put in their store..
Why should someone get it for free?
Thats the problem with these thiefs..they feel the world OWES them something for nothing...

We're also flat broke this week..and maybe next week too...
Hubby is in school to get his CDL..and his un-employment stopped for SOME reason... (hopefully that will start again by next week..)
and i spent my pay on bills and food that i know my critters would need for 2 weeks..(until i get my next check)
So.. we're living on eggs and toast.. (soo glad my girls started laying again!), and we're using up the food in our freezer... and rolling our change...

Still not gonna steal from someone... like i said.. I'd BEG on a corner first.
NO excuse for it..

Begging is a crime i many areas as well, making you... a criminal. So you would still be breaking the law. Also, until you have no home, no internet no phone, no food source and no place to go, you have no place to judge.

I'll judge if i choose too...
You believe what you want to believe, and i'll believe what i want to believe.
See how easy that is?

 

[redhen]

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Begging is a crime i many areas as well, making you... a criminal. So you would still be breaking the law. Also, until you have no home, no internet no phone, no food source and no place to go, you have no place to judge.

I tried that argument. I was told that "was a lame excuse".

If you want to know who's a criminal dumb enough to get caught... it's YOU. (you the begger, you the anybody, really) becauseyou just begged, got caught, and were arrested.

Stealing is also way way way less obvious than begging. So most hungry steal so they DON'T get caught, because begging is pretty much out in the open and offensive to the general population.

You forget how you smell and look when you're hungry. Another instance of nobody wanting to be reminded of the dredges of society. Which is what everyone will see when you're on that street, no matter who you are.

Sorry.. its still a lame excuse in my book.
It doesnt matter what i think, though..
Thats what makes America so great, i'm allowed my opinions, and you are allowed yours.

 

[KristyHall]

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Begging is a crime i many areas as well, making you... a criminal. So you would still be breaking the law. Also, until you have no home, no internet no phone, no food source and no place to go, you have no place to judge.

I'll judge if i choose too...
You believe what you want to believe, and i'll believe what i want to believe.
See how easy that is?

and that right there, is what contributes to the problem of the cycle of crime and injustice. *shakes her head*

 

[noodleroo]

Redhen; you are really good with your words...

 

[elizabethbinary]

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Oh I completely agree!! But the WAY these prisoners were being fed (and no you can't force them there either, you should see those sugar packets FLY during coffee time) was entirely unhelpful. I think if we could at least get their body USED to a more proper diet when they get out they're also not likely to use those diets. It's a small change and something I can work towards that still might help. But no, I do not think it is a be-all end-all... I just think it's an area that was/is greatly unfocussed on and could be reworked considerably to be beneficial to society.

 

[redhen]

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I'll judge if i choose too...
You believe what you want to believe, and i'll believe what i want to believe.
See how easy that is?

and that right there, is what contributes to the problem of the cycle of crime and injustice. *shakes her head*

Shake it, baby..shake it..

 

[elizabethbinary]

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Awww, you're flirting with me!


... I was also wondering when this became an Australia vs. America topic - I didn't realize crime was only an American problem than happened to Americans by other Americans (or black people).

That parenthesis was a joke, for those who want to hang me for it.

 

[elizabethbinary]

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Oh I should also mention the University of Cardiff did this extensive study on the food effects on negative behaviour. It was concluded that certain foods did actually cause an increase in crime rate when promoted to the general populus. When those foods were either removed entirely or just removed from the focus of the area they were in, crime lowered significantly. It's also proven what you feed a child could determine how likely they are to commit crimes as an adult. This is the starting point I used to fuel my own personal studies, which was what I was working on before I got sick.

Again, I do NOT in any way think this is a FIX... but I think it's a help and I think it's something people should consider that's often overlooked. Plus it's a field I am learned and passionate in - so it seemed like a place I could fit my skills and still be useful. Little ol' 5 foot me ain't gonna do any good trying to be a guard, that's for sure.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

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Pisst, Hey Red.... Elizabeth is not in America...