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taking shoplifters' shoes

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There was a store clerk who when he caught someone attempting to steal that he gave them two choices. They could give him their shoes or he would call the police. He was told to stop this practice by law enforcement and return the shoes or face criminal charges. What do you think about this?
Do you think that the clerk had a right to do what he did in asking for the shoes?
Yes
No
Do you think that he was being more than far by allowing them to give up their shoes as an alternative to having the police called?
Yes
No
Do you think that demanding the shoes of the shoplifters instead of calling the police is considered robbery or stealing or getting them by threat?
Yes
No
What would you do if you had been caught and given the choice?
I would give up my shoes
I would let him call the police
Should the shoplifters be allowed to get their shoes back after a period of time?
Yes
No
What should be done with the shoes?
disposed of or recycled
given to charity
put them on display explaining that these are the shoes of those who tried to shop lift in this place
If you had been caught and given up your shoes and had the opportunity to reclaim them would you come in to get your shoes back?
Yes
No
Do you think that such a policy deters shoplifting
Yes
Do you think such a pracitce increases shoplifting because they have a choice of giving up their shoes or having the police called?
Yes
No
This poll was created on 2012-08-26 21:43:19 by jaymeister