• OceanSoap@lemmy.ml
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      10 months ago

      Part of the problem is lots of places in the US are no longer prosecuting theft. The police arrest them, the prosecutor gives them the listest possible bail, and they’re immediately out again. This has caused police to not even bother. Why risk it when there’s no real consequence?