[ClearBlueSky]

You know, you're right.
People who steal(for whatever reason) are the smart ones. WE, who PAY, are the fools. Everyone should just take what they want and you should be happy to give it to them! Open your doors-house and cars. It's wrong to prevent others from having what they want. Can I have your car, your paycheck? Why not if I want it?
Why should retail stores charge for anything? Why should anyone be punished for taking anything they want? Everything should be free! You can live that philosophy right now will you? If society, in general, agrees with you none of us will have ANYTHING except anarchy.

[varyouga]

Theres an entire ocean between letting anyone steal anything versus tasing a child walking away while stealing food.

There are countless ways to prevent theft and punish thieves without physical abuse. Especially with young child thieves