'Breaking Out Is Hard To Do', Family Guy, 2005, Fox
Is shoplifting different to any other kind of theft?
Why do people who can afford things choose to shoplift?
In the case of Lois in Family Guy, we can see that her shoplifting started out as merely a ploy to feed her family, but the rush that she receives from that initial act sees her continue to shoplift. Perhaps this explains why people who can afford to buy products steal them, it is a pure rush and a fight against the establishment, a victimless crime.
Perhaps this is the case, but does this excuse the act. If a starving person steals food that they cannot afford, perhaps we can excuse this, but Lois' initial act was an act of greed. Is this the case for those who shoplift that can afford to buy the item, is it merely greed?
I am not sure that this topic offers a clean cut yes/no answer, and cases differ from person to person. Indeed, is it as much of a crime to steal a chocolate bar as it is to steal a car from a showroom. Similar act, different outcome.
In my opinion, people who can afford to buy items, but still choose to steal them need to ask questions of themselves and where they are going in life. Why would you risk a secure life for a stretch in prison? That is beyond me!
Is shoplifting different to any other kind of theft?
Why do people who can afford things choose to shoplift?
In the case of Lois in Family Guy, we can see that her shoplifting started out as merely a ploy to feed her family, but the rush that she receives from that initial act sees her continue to shoplift. Perhaps this explains why people who can afford to buy products steal them, it is a pure rush and a fight against the establishment, a victimless crime.
Perhaps this is the case, but does this excuse the act. If a starving person steals food that they cannot afford, perhaps we can excuse this, but Lois' initial act was an act of greed. Is this the case for those who shoplift that can afford to buy the item, is it merely greed?
I am not sure that this topic offers a clean cut yes/no answer, and cases differ from person to person. Indeed, is it as much of a crime to steal a chocolate bar as it is to steal a car from a showroom. Similar act, different outcome.
In my opinion, people who can afford to buy items, but still choose to steal them need to ask questions of themselves and where they are going in life. Why would you risk a secure life for a stretch in prison? That is beyond me!
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