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Wal-Mart Steals Millions; Pays $3 Fine

If I walked out of Wal-Mart with $8.40 in unpaid merchandise, I'd be arrested.  When Wal-Mart walks away with $8.40 of my money, no one goes to jail. (Via Kashmir Hill.)Wal-Mart is notorious for calling the police on even the pettiest shoplifters.  Many police departments have refused to serve as Wal-Mart's private police force, telling them that they won't respond to calls involving petty theft.  Police should do more.In light of proof that Wal-Mart is stealing from the public, police should refuse to respond to any requests from Wal-Mart, seeking the arrest of shop lifters.  You can't steal from a thief, after all.

Full post as published by Crime & Federalism on November 25, 2008 (boomark / email).