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The Broader Implications for Community and Safety
Detractors of strict enforcement often argue that large retailers can handle the losses due to insurance coverage, but the impact of rampant theft transcends corporate financial concerns. Small businesses, often more vulnerable to theft, bear the brunt of such predatory behavior. With rising theft, communities suffer not only economically but also socially, as a culture of crime and indifference begins to take root.