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Re:Target says it's closing stores due to theft. The data te... by JKCalhoun on Saturday October 07, 2023 @11:12AM (#37802375)
I would have thought most progressives absolutely believe crime is rising - due to the increased wealth gap in the U.S.
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Re:Target says it's closing stores due to theft. The data te... by brookst on Saturday October 07, 2023 @11:15AM (#37802404)
This. Everyone agrees that retail theft is a problem, the dispute is whether to address it by looking at root causes or just to yell at people to get a third job and stop criming.
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Re:Target says it's closing stores due to theft. The data te... by tqi on Saturday October 07, 2023 @11:39AM (#37802623)
Do you think most shoplifting is done by people who are otherwise employed?
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