I just had my bike seat stolen, for no apparent reason. I can't exactly ride my bike without it, and it's been a pain in the butt trying to find a replacement seat.
There's a bike exactly like mine just sitting around and hasn't been moved in months. If I took the seat off of that one and left cash in its place, is this just as unethical as simply stealing it? I know I'd be a little happier if my seat thief left me some money.
2006-08-16 14:57:57 · 15 answers · asked by TOB 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Ugh. I already knew the answer to this question. I've had stuff stolen from me in the past, but for some reason this is more infuriating for its sheer pettiness. I almost wish they'd taken the whole bike, because at least there would be a lesson to learn from that. There's no lesson to learn from this -- don't use a bike seat?
It's so tempting to lash out and steal someone else's seat just because it would be a quick fix and would save me $50 of my hard earned money that I shouldn't have to spend in the first place. Of course, then my conscience kicked in and started telling me it was wrong, which of course was answered by my attempt to rationalize the act by offering money -- but then what's the difference between that and simply going to a store and buying a new seat?
grrrr
2006-08-16 15:31:31 · update #1
No, it is not. You don't know who owns that other bike, but just because someone stole something from you and that bike has been sitting for awhile does not give you the right to take anything from it.
If you truly have the money then go to a bike shop and see what's available. You can also check flea markets, classified ads or other sources for similar bikes or parts that can be had for a few dollars.
2006-08-16 15:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by My Evil Twin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the bike has been left in a public place and abandoned for a very long period of time, such as months, I don't see how any rational person could consider your act as stealing. However, in order to lawfully and without question ethically solve the situation it would be best to take it to the town's lost and found, in which case if it were not claimed you could just keep the whole bike and use it instead of taking the time to switch the seats. Leaving cash in a place where people know a bike has been abandoned is just asking for that cash to be stolen.
2006-08-16 15:04:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is still stealing. See if you can find the owner of the other bike and offer him money for the seat or the whole bike. Good Luck
2006-08-16 15:04:54 · answer #3 · answered by Susie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, that's just as bad as stealing. Well maybe not quite as bad. If you buy something here we use something called free enterprize. In that system both the buyer and seller agree on the price before the trade.
In this case you're setting the price, and taking an item that may not be for sale.
Buy yourself a new seat from someone willing to sell. Talk to the owner maybe they will sell it.
2006-08-16 15:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Roadkill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would still be stealing, no difference. Even if you left the money, you have no idea what this bike means to somebody... I still have one of the first bikes my son ever rode and even though he nor anyone else uses it anymore, it has great sentimental value to me. If someone took it and left money for it, it wouldn't matter to me.
If you know who owns the bike you're talking about and want to offer money for the seat, why not approach them and ask?
2006-08-16 15:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find out who owns the bike first so your conscience can rest because the person who stole your seat will find the money and steal it too.
2006-08-16 15:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by forgetmaenot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unethical but not as unethical as simply taking the bike seat and leaving no money. I guess it depends also on how much money you leave for the seat.
2006-08-16 15:02:57 · answer #7 · answered by Jeff P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Locate the owner and BUY the dang bike-all of it. Now you got spare parts. Just taking is unethical
2006-08-16 15:03:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why in the Heck would they take your seat and leave an unattended bike untouched if it is exactly like yours?
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