As long as you didn't steal it? They even have a joke about it
She is as hot as a 2 dollar pistol. Knowing stuff gets sold that is stolen.
2006-09-06 11:03:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Stealing is definitely wrong. “You must not steal.” (Exodus 20:15; Leviticus 19:11) If a thief was caught, he had to make compensation twofold, fourfold, or fivefold, depending on the circumstances.
From ancient times, thieves have tried to pass on stolen goods so as to make a quick profit and not be caught. So they often sell stolen goods at a low price that many buyers find hard to refuse. Such a practice may have been involved in what is sais at Exodus 22:1: “In case a man should steal a bull or a sheep and he does slaughter it or SELL IT, he is to compensate with five of the herd for the bull and four of the flock for the sheep.”
a thief deprives an owner of his property. Someone who buys what is known to be stolen may not be a thief as such, but his purchase decreases the likelihood that the owner will ever get his property back.—Proverbs 16:19; compare 1 Thessalonians 4:6.
So if we know something for sale is stolen it would be wrong to buy it.
2006-09-06 11:27:19 · answer #1 · answered by Frax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you call wrong. If you mean against the law, then yes, it's wrong.
If you look at is as furthering the development of an alternate capitalist supply and demand system, then its fine. As long as you're willing to live with any consequences.
Buying stolen stuff promotes the stealing of stuff.
2006-09-06 18:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by icetender 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the value of the stolen merchandise (xbox 360 vs an automobile), you can be charged with either misdemeanor or felony if the original owner files a lawsuit against you.
I wonder, what about buying pirated DVDs or software.. Does that make me or you a criminal if we purchase from a street vendor or ebay?
2006-09-06 18:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would be liable as an accessory after the fact - receiving stolen goods
2006-09-06 18:05:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your an accessory to the crime. If your caught the cops arrest the person in possession of the item not the person you got it from and ask yourself this....If someone stole something from you would you want it being sold?
2006-09-06 18:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup! That makes you an accessory - a participant to the crime. Unless you have really made a decision to be a selfish, manipulative and egoistic individual. Most people in their most serious moments wouldn't want to see themselves that way...
2006-09-06 18:10:29 · answer #6 · answered by Yeye Vonnel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you are an accessory after the fact. Guilty and you can go to jail The value won't matter and your reputation will be ruined.
2006-09-06 18:17:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋