Shoplifting should bring appropriate punishment: Letter to the editor

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“In the old days, a first offense was a misdemeanor, but a second offense could be charged as a felony. Seems fair.”

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Putting people in jail for shoplifting would help owners of stores, and could help keep prices lower and keep more stores open. And the person stealing might decide to change their direction in life. In the old days, a first offense was a misdemeanor, but a second offense could be charged as a felony. Seems fair.

 

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