The U.S. Is A Lawless Society Where The Criminals Get To Go Free But Underwear And Socks Are Locked Up

Economic Collapse Blog ^ | January 26, 2024 | Michael Snyder

[george76]

We live in an environment of complete and utter lawlessness. When predators boldly roam the streets without fear but good people are literally afraid to leave their own homes, that is clearly a sign that our societal collapse has reached a very advanced stage. Even in the rare instances when they are actually caught and convicted, our system will still often allow violent criminals to go free. For example, a woman in California that was convicted of stabbing her boyfriend more than 100 times was given a sentence that didn’t include even a single day in prison…

The family of a man who was murdered by his date after she stabbed him more than 100 times has voiced their outrage after the California woman was sentenced to just 100 hours of community service with no jailtime.

Bryn Spejcher, 33, was given the lenient sentence after psychiatrists said the incident was ‘100 percent’ caused by cannabis-induced psychosis, which she suffered after taking two hits of the victim’s bong.

The judge ruled Ms Spejcher ‘experienced a psychotic break from reality’ and ‘had no control over her actions’ when she killed Chad O’Melia, who was 26 years old at the time of his death, on Memorial Day weekend 2018.

This is America now.

Our major cities have become places where literally anything goes, and that is particularly true for members of Generation Z.

In fact, one recent survey discovered that about one-third of that entire generations openly admits that “they shoplift while cashing out at self-check”…

More than half of Gen Z shoppers prefer self-checkout lines — and would even switch their store of choice for the ease of self-serve kiosks, according to new data from Avery Dennison — but it’s not necessarily because they’re independent or introverted.

In fact, one-third of the young shoppers admitted that they shoplift while cashing out at self-check.

According to a recent LendingTree survey of 2,000 Americans, nearly half of Gen Z respondents said they steal the most expensive item from their cart, while only 37% said they would only lift necessities.

This is one of the reasons why self-checkout lanes are now being taken out at stores all over the nation.

I certainly won’t miss self-checkout lanes.

Honestly, I am not fond of them at all.

Of course taking away self-checkout options won’t do much to stop the tsunami of theft that we are witnessing from coast to coast.

In Oakland, the very first In-N-Out Burger location ever established is being closed down because the crime in that particular neighborhood never stops…

The In-N-Out slated for closure is in a busy business corridor that attracts travelers headed to the airport and baseball fans who attend A’s games at the Coliseum. Since 2019, police have logged 1,335 incidents in the vicinity of the restaurant on Oakport Street — more than any other location in Oakland, the newspaper reported.

They were far more patient than I would have been.

Needless to say, I wouldn’t have waited for 1,335 crimes to be committed before shutting that restaurant down.

In San Francisco, KPMG is actually moving out of the KPMG building because conditions in the city have deteriorated so dramatically…

Accounting firm KPMG is set to move out of its $400 million namesake building, another high-profile exit from San Francisco’s beleaguered downtown.

The consulting and accounting giant first leased space in the 25-story office tower when the building opened in 2002. Its name hangs above the entry to the skyscraper where the company currently occupies more than 100,000 square feet.

It comes as shoe store Alto prepares to exit San Francisco Centre, the city’s biggest mall, next week.

Businesses and residents have fled downtown San Francisco since the pandemic with groups blaming crime, homelessness and work-from-home keeping people from downtown.

It is easy to point a finger at the west coast, but things have gotten really crazy on the east coast as well.

As I discussed earlier this week, a CVS store in Washington D.C. is being permanently closed because teens would loot it multiple times per day…

A Washington D.C. CVS store is shutting its doors after being repeatedly ransacked by thieves, the chain has confirmed.

The pharmacy, located in the Columbia Heights neighborhood, went viral last October when videos emerged of it totally stripped of all its products after being targeted by a teen gang.

Staff claim more than 45 schoolkids would go into the store and steal chips and drinks in the morning, after their classes and late at night. It will close on February 29, according to WTTG-TV.

This is what a lawless society looks like.

At this point, things are so bad that Walmart and Target “have begun locking up underwear and socks”…

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Walmart and Target have begun locking up underwear and socks – the latest items to be protected against shoplifters.

As thefts have surged over the past year, stores have been increasingly keeping items behind lock and key.

But these have tended to be electronics and toiletries.

As you can see, my headline was not an exaggeration at all.

We really are locking up underwear and socks, and we really are allowing violent criminals to go free.

The thin veneer of civilization that we all depend upon on a daily basis is breaking down all around us, and you never know when someone will totally flip their lid and start shooting at you…

A Las Vegas pastor was murdered in front of his family following a feud with a neighbor over the chickens and dogs she kept in her property

A disturbing image shows the moment Grace Point Church pastor Nick Davi, 46, was fatally shot by his female neighbor Joe Junio, 36, who also wounded his wife Sarah Davi on December 29.

The shooting happened after Junio had allegedly harassed the family for weeks, throwing feces on their backyard, flooding their home, and issuing threats after the Davis complained to the gated community’s homeowner’s association.

Now we are moving into the most chaotic election season in our entire history, and I believe that will usher in widespread chaos all over America.

Our society is not ready for the changes that are coming.

So I hope that you are doing your best to get prepared.

If you think that our country is lawless now, just wait until you see what conditions will be like a couple of years from now.

Social order is literally imploding right in front of our eyes, and life in America will never be the same as it once was.

[sten]

There’s a big distinction between democrat blue America and real America

[SaveFerris]

(The era of enjoyable shopping is over)

(2nd Thessalonians 2:8-12 - King James Version

8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of His Coming:

9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be Saved.

11 And for this cause God shall send them Strong Delusion, that they should believe a lie:

12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.)

[mjp]

Lawlessness in society leads to severe consequences for the well-being and security of its citizens
Trust and confidence in the justice system are eroded when criminals go unpunished or receive lenient sentences
This lack of consequences for criminal behavior undermines people's faith in the system's ability to protect them and deliver justice
Personal safety and security are compromised when predators roam the streets without fear
The fear of crime can lead to a sense of helplessness and frustration among law-abiding citizens
Lawlessness can have a chilling effect on economic activity, as businesses may hesitate to invest and operate in areas with high crime rates
The decline in economic growth and prosperity affects the entire community
A culture of lawlessness is fostered when criminal behavior becomes normalized
Witnessing others engage in criminal activities without repercussions erodes the moral fabric of society
The normalization of crime perpetuates a cycle of lawlessness
Restoration of law and order is crucial to rebuild and thrive as a society
Holding criminals accountable for their actions is necessary to prevent further deterioration

[Empire_of_Liberty]

"And that no one may buy or sell except one who has the Mark or the Name of the Beast…"

To me, this is a Smart Phone.

[CA_soon_gone]

I needed a small amount of wire the other day. Not only is it locked up but after you get help to open the cage they have to escort you to the checkout to be sure you pay.

[eyeamok]

Do you know what Isn’t locked up in any store I have been to??

WORK BOOTS and WORK CLOTHES

[Bob434]

Said it in a other post, criminals and 8llegals are treated as VIP while citizens, especially conservative citizens are treated like dirt and loathed by the ruling party

[bgill]

Can’t label them criminals until they’ve stolen $950.01. Can’t incarcerate them because it might hurt their feelings.

[aquila48]

[Tilted Irish Kilt]

metmom ; Prepper ping.

Matthew 24:12 : "And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold."

" A perfect description of our day."

Any society can exist only as long as it's cultural ethics and it's laws are enforced ;
otherwise it becomes a Hedonistic and self-serving power play of "might makes right".

[SaveFerris]

(To me, this is a Smart Phone.)

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I certainly believe it will start out that way. In fact it already has.

More pictures in a few days but for the thread for now:

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Amazon adds RFID to cashierless tech to support apparel purchases

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4204181/posts

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Video collection of Amazon One Commercials

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4189795/posts

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Mark Carney calls for global monetary system to replace the dollar (2019)

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3774028/posts

[gattaca]

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.”

Isaiah 5:20

I believe there is a demonic force in the world. In America, it’s trying to bring down Donald Trump.

[CottonBall]

ty, metmom. will post!

[Nea Wood]

I was in Target today. It’s depressing how many items are locked up. Entire aisles of stuff. It makes me so angry.

[Nea Wood]

WORK BOOTS and WORK CLOTHES

Know what else isn't locked up? Books and sunscreen.

[MachIV]

Sounds like the way Walmart treats firearm purchasers.

[SaveFerris]

[To me, this is a Smart Phone.]

Finally got around to posting pics from the laptop

The COVID-19⁸⁴ Digital Passport on a Cellphone



Like a microchip implant for Covid-19 vaxx passports?

[SaveFerris]

[To me, this is a Smart Phone.]

And of course, the Amazon One pics, many of which feature logging in for your groceries with a smart phone.

Amazon One - Palm-print scanner - It is not the Mark of the Beast - just a precursor; a warm-up; a dress rehearsal

Pay with your hand - Forerunner to the coming Mark of the Beast (Revelation 13)

Using one's hands to pay for food. A boxed "convenience store" (Hudson Nonstop, LAX airport, Dallas Love Field airport), to Arbor Trails Whole Foods (Austin, Texas), to paying for food at Panera Bread, to other Whole Foods stores (owned by Amazon).

Yes, I use Amazon for shopping from time-to-time but this "scan-your-hand-to-pay" is already alive and in operation - no doubt it will continue to expand / grow in acceptance. The conditioning (intentional or unintentional, it will make no difference) has started.

I'm sure the people in the pics think they're showing the latest "cool thing" - possibly mocking and laughing at any reference to the "Mark of the Beast" - this is just a sampling of the pictures I found.

By the time the actual Mark of the Beast, these kinds of payment systems will be fully-embedded in society I think.

Amazon One

The world is not there - YET. But the conditioning, intentional or unintentional - it will make no difference. Fast, easy, secure, convenient. IMHO, cash will be outlawed. Digital Currency 100% will be the future. /Captain Obvious

[SaveFerris]

And a second round of pictures (after the Bible verses):

Acts 2:38
New King James Version

38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit."

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A38&version=NKJV

John 3:17-18
New King James Version

17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be Saved.

18 He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A17-18&version=NKJV

Romans 10:9-10
New King James Version

9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be Saved.

10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A9-10&version=NKJV

An Amazon Go (Just Walk Out) store in the United Kingdom:





Amazon Unveiled A New Program To Pay Using Only Your Palm And I’m Both Impressed And Concerned



NASCAR taps Amazon’s Just Walk Out to improve Phoenix Raceway fan experience







Amazon Go’s first Southern California convenience store opens in Whittier - It’s the company’s first Southern California location, and another is coming to Torrance (Notice Logging-In with a Cellphone)



Cardless Bank ATM - Cellphone Money Recharge / Amazon One



TECH: There's no good reason for Starbucks to use Amazon's palm-scanning tech



Amazon sued for not telling New York store customers about tracking biometrics



Amazon and Starbucks team up for cashier-less cafe in New York City - (Notice Logging-In with Cellphone)



Glover Park (D.C. area) Whole Foods finally reopens; just walk out



Amazon Is Opening A 30,000 Square Foot Retail Clothing Store In Los Angeles That Will Feature Paying By Palm Scan And QR Codes In Dystopian Harbinger



GREATER LA - Cameras, not cashiers, let you ‘Just Walk Out’ of Sherman Oaks (California) Whole Foods



Amazon Whole Foods: Easy Ways To Shop and Pay In-Store



Amazon Fresh to unveil ‘Just Walk Out’ technology in Cerritos – a first for California



Hudson Nonstop, Powered By Amazon’s Just Walk Out Technology, Takes Flight At Dallas Love Field Airport

[SaveFerris]

[In fact, one recent survey discovered that about one-third of that entire generations openly admits that “they shoplift while cashing out at self-check”…

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In fact, one-third of the young shoppers admitted that they shoplift while cashing out at self-check.]

Because stealing is so gangsta......A Godless society that sees retail operations as "free stuff"

When these things happen and they WILL happen - it will be the biggest life-changing event on planet Earth - Jesus said then shall be Great Tribulation such as never was

(Lurkers please click HERE OR on my screen name to see my FR homepage for more information - will open in a new window from HERE - God bless)

Retail will be forced into installing more secure systems - When the Mark of the Beast comes I expect this kind of shopping to be rather "normal" in society - or will spread very quickly.