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The argument claiming that shoplifting results from dire necessity has been a point of contention in public discourse. Figures such as Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have framed stealing as a desperate act by the impoverished looking for basic sustenance. Yet, a closer examination reveals that many offenders are part of organized crime rings rather than desperate individuals seeking to feed their families.
The narrative of struggling individuals stealing bread is misleading; it obscures the reality of a re-emerging culture of entitlement among those who exploit weak laws for financial gain. Instead of being acts of survival, these incidents often reflect a misguided belief that consequences will not follow their actions.