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by drcube 3691 days ago
I've been drinking things in grocery stores before buying them since I was a baby. When did this become "shoplifting"? After all, we eat in restaurants before paying too, and nobody considers that a crime.
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When did this become "shoplifting"?

Specifically, since Walmart started hiring $8-an-hour loss prevention officers ("48% below national average", according an article that appears to be behind a paywall). And all the common sense, and capacity for independent judgement forbearance that buys you.