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ancianita

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43. They should tag their inventory. Most stores do that. Keep the metal detectors at the doors

Reply to Dial H For Hero (Original post)

Sat Feb 12, 2022, 05:26 PM

Feb 2022

and a security detail to catch shoplifters and they won't have to worry.

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US store owners are worried about shoplifting - what can be done? [View all] Dial H For Hero Feb 2022 OP

Shoplifting is a serious issue and I'm sure it isn't getting to be less of one Sherman A1 Feb 2022 #1

Lol at "war." WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #2

Never punch up, for sure. aocommunalpunch Feb 2022 #5

The answer will be harsher penalties and private prison perks. aocommunalpunch Feb 2022 #3

Yeah I'd say that's more of a "result" than an "answer." WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2022 #4

Depends who you're talking to. aocommunalpunch Feb 2022 #7

Attitudes are often the reason ripcord Feb 2022 #6

That sounds close to reasoning that "they steal because they steal." aocommunalpunch Feb 2022 #10

Stealing is not acceptable ripcord Feb 2022 #14

Im glad you have it all figured out in your mind Blues Heron Feb 2022 #16

So stealing and organized criminal activity aren't wrong? ripcord Feb 2022 #17

As long as it is "punching up" it's okay apparently AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2022 #24

No, it's not okay, but BEFORE we go after those without power, aocommunalpunch Feb 2022 #32

Okay AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2022 #33

I hope you develop some empathy for those without power. aocommunalpunch Feb 2022 #35

I have plenty of empathy for people without power AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2022 #36

Please explain!! I can't wait!!!! Nt USALiberal Feb 2022 #40

Walgreen's is closing over 300 stores nationwide Ritabert Feb 2022 #8

Keep price gouging, that should solve the problem (not) New Breed Leader Feb 2022 #9

If things weren't stolen maybe they wouldn't keep raising prices AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2022 #23

So you think price hikes justify theft?? Nt USALiberal Feb 2022 #41

I think it's a growing problem, for sure. Quakerfriend Feb 2022 #11

I remember weepy, hand-wringing posts about parents stealing diapers and formula AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2022 #25

You can't have a democracy without being secure in your person and properties exboyfil Feb 2022 #12

Well said Alice Kramden Feb 2022 #38

We don't hve as much of a problem in my area. cinematicdiversions Feb 2022 #13

Complex problem. AngryOldDem Feb 2022 #15

This isn't about stealing bread a la Les Miserables grantcart Feb 2022 #44

No doubt it is a problem genxlib Feb 2022 #18

It's a form of terrorism if I have to worry whether I will be assaulted by people ripping off stuff. 58Sunliner Feb 2022 #19

Where I live, the police do not respond to shop lifting Evergreen Emerald Feb 2022 #20

My wife works part time in a tractor supply co here in IL jcgoldie Feb 2022 #30

Set up military checkpoints sarisataka Feb 2022 #21

Remember theWatts riots? Hangingon Feb 2022 #22

Quite well sarisataka Feb 2022 #27

Our mid American grocery store is adding armedguards Hangingon Feb 2022 #29

When the current idea of open shelves came to be... rgbecker Feb 2022 #26

No shoplifting at the weed store. Midnight Writer Feb 2022 #31

I saw someone post about smash and grab shoplifting from dispensarys AZSkiffyGeek Feb 2022 #34

DU today- sarisataka Feb 2022 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Feb 2022 #28

The same thing we always do, Pinky. Enforce the laws we already have. meadowlander Feb 2022 #39

How many elections do people here want to lose? brooklynite Feb 2022 #42

They should tag their inventory. Most stores do that. Keep the metal detectors at the doors ancianita Feb 2022 #43