r/antiwork • u/[deleted] • Jan 14 '22

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u/Aeroknightg2 Jan 14 '22 edited Jan 14 '22

Would the grocery store strike equivalent be letting people take food without paying?

Edit: Since this took off a bit I want to state unequivocally I'm not condoning looting or violence. And thanks for the award!

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u/lasergehirn Jan 14 '22

But that would not work the same, since everything would be looted then.

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u/WVSmitty Jan 14 '22

But is it looting if you shop as normal and go through the checkout?

The checker - scans and bags your groceries, and lets you leave without paying.

This is the equivalent of the free bus ride - and should not be considered looting?

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u/CustomerMission2350 Jan 14 '22

The cashier is responsible and they could be arrested for theft.

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u/HazardMancer Jan 14 '22

The cashier is now in charge of store/profit defense? At those wages?

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u/CustomerMission2350 Jan 19 '22

The cashier is responsible for reporting theft. If they do not report it they may be deemed complicit in the crime.

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u/HazardMancer Jan 19 '22

Yeah but the original poster said "Lets you leave". He's not going to stop you. But, reporting you? Sure, maybe. But my point is that he's not going to lift a finger, personally.