Is it alright to steal if you are hungry?

Today as I was shopping I watched the police arrest a woman for stealing a package of lunch meat, a quart of milk and a small box of crackers. I was heart broken that a senior would have to resort to this. I was shocked that the store would actually press charges on this incident. I know they have to draw the line. I also know that we have to have compassion and look at the whole picture. I could really understand their stance if she had stolen alcohol, steaks or more expensive items. But it appeared the lunch meat was bologna. It also appeared it was intended to last her for several meals. By having her arrested for petty theft seemed such a waste of taxpayer money.

But, I am also happy to report that due to more than one person offering to pay for her meager items she was released and not charged. Public out cry can in fact make a situation better for at least one person.

Change is what we need to happen in our society. The republicans feel people in need should not be helped. I say they are ever so wrong. I feel we all could have circumstances that could put us in this situation on any given day.

There are so many people that are disabled but yet they are not on disability due to it taking years for the approval process. There are many who lost their jobs and the unemployment has run out. The money they receive from general relief won't even put a roof over their heads. The shelters are over crowded. The food banks run out of food. Even the soup kitchens are unable to keep up.

I hope someone will read this and will donate either time, money or food to help keep food available for those that need it. No one should go hungry.

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