Why does it always feel like the laws exist to protect the criminals?

[jesusphreaq]

Tonight, five Michaels employees (if including my off-duty plain-clothed self) watched a known shoplifter bypass the tills and take a whole cart of stuff straight out the door to her truck.

Watched. (I guess we can't all be Megan.)

We called the police with a description of her, her truck, and her license plate number. I guess it's that or lose

Comments

[vortchen]

1. Yes, a number of laws are structured such that acting morally is discouraged. However, you're already fully aware that society itself is, to an extent, structured this way as well. I find this situation as distasteful as you do.

2. There's no point in entering a confrontation unless you are prepared to see it through. There's no shame in that; it's good sense not to confront someone who may turn violent if you aren't prepared and/or capable of handling it.

Also, I see now the history behind your words when you mentioned to me how Megan is so caring...

[morningroses]

Holy crap what time did this happen? Marisa and I were in there at around seven. I can't believe that but really what else are you going to do, it's not like the five girls they leave by themselves everynight are going to take her out.
I know it sucks big noogies.
*hugs*

[jesusphreaq]

Nope. Shoplifting is a huge problem at Michaels.