• webadict@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      The only way you think stealing to live is unethical is if you value property more than life.

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        7 months ago

        In modern society, stealing is almost never “to live”, and even when it is, there are many other options to get food.

        Also, stealing is unethical either way, the question is whether that unethical action can be morally justified in the balance (due to the alternative being more objectionable).

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      7 months ago

      On a grand scale: That’s what states are for. On a personal scale: If states let people go hungry, don’t make their life harder than it already is, don’t be an asshole.

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      Let’s see… I’m starving and impoverished. I could steal some fresh, nutritious food or I could go to the food bank and have an expired can of creamed corn.

      You’re right, food bank.

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            7 months ago

            Sounds a lot like projection… How many times have you gotten food from a food bank? Very curious to know 🙂

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              Let me go check my ‘how many times in my life have I eaten food from a food bank’ tally to make sure I have an accurate count and get back to you.

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                    7 months ago

                    Well you could say a few or a couple dozen. But seeing you keep on doging the question I will assume you are just typing these comments for your own entertainment never having experienced food insecurity.

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              7 months ago

              Have you? Every food bank I’ve been to has given fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.

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      7 months ago

      Yes stealing food is unethical. If someone steals your food you should take it right back off them.

      That’s why I do all my shoplifting at the duopoly stores that are currently under government investigation for wage theft and price gouging… and not the community grocer who isn’t stealing from the public.