[genewitch]

Okay, but if everyone or a plurality of people did that because they disagreed with the business practices?

An individual may not be able to do much in all circumstances, but a lot of people might.

[acdha]

Yes, boycotts can be effective but they work by not buying things rather than pretending theft is noble. Most people have a moral objection to that.

[slater-]

Towing my car to an impound lot and ransoming it back to me... is that not theft?

[genewitch]

if snow and ice close the lot is nature "thieving" from the lot owner?