I find the replies humorous. I never said I would distribute another man’s bread. I never said I would allow the baker and his family to be victimized. I only said I would not arrest the poor man.
It is unfortunate that so many are unable to think in terms of yes or no, black or white. There are other appropriate responses depending on the circumstances.
Do you see no contradiction in what you wrote here?
Through offering evidence of sympathy for the 'poor' man, the evidence of sympathy for the impoverished victim is notably absent.
In WWII, German soldiers followed a protocol of never entering a room where sexual intercourse was occurring. Knowing this saved more than a few Allied soldiers lives. If pressed, they would rape a female to avoid capture.
One can appreciate the thought process that preceded the rape, however; rape is wrong and should be punished.