[ClearCase_guy]

This is just anarchy.

For just one example — no prosecution of shoplifting. Why would anyone every buy a book in Boston? Just go to a bookstore, pick up a couple of volumes and walk out. Only fools would pay. Works for liquor stores too. Anywhere. Just grab what you want and go.

[TexasGurl24]

True, and It’s not just shoplifting. It’s ANY larceny (so long as it’s less than $250.)

[Sooth2222]

For just one example — no prosecution of shoplifting. Why would anyone every buy a book in Boston? Just go to a bookstore, pick up a couple of volumes and walk out. Only fools would pay. Works for liquor stores too. Anywhere. Just grab what you want and go.

I'm not sure that petty thieves are a demographic that curls up with a good book and reads very much.

But liquor stores -- I have no idea how they can deal with this.