Star Member Ocelot II (97,048 posts)
5. Doubtful. This kind of thing has been going on for years, probably more now on account of covid
This is such a silly and ridiculous argument, which has been proffered frequently lately. So poor people need more to riot/loot/steal because of a government imposed shutdown of the economy...when everyone received Wuhan relief payments which were not based on need. Sure, that makes sense.
Simply put, since jag-off district attorneys won't prosecute shoplifting/looting crimes, even thug criminals are smart enough to recognize that is an advantageous opportunity.