THERES A NATURAL DISATER THAT DESTROYS THE CITY AND YOUR TELLING ME I CANT GO TO THE HALF DESTROYED SAFEWAY AND TAKE THERE FOOD THAT IS GOING TO GO TO WASTE BECAUSE ITS STEALING I DOUGHT THE CASHIER WILL BE THERE
2007-07-26 17:26:17 · 13 answers · asked by cow man 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There is what's known as the necessity defense. For example, you break into someones house to wake them because the house is on fire. Did you break into their house? Yes. However, the law has a way to recognize this as a necesary act. That said, it's up to each judge to decide if he will allow such a defense. Sometimes protesters will attempt to use this defense. For example, folks who may try to physicaly stop a woman from getting an abortion. They feel it is a necessity but the judge can rule that this kind of defense cannot be used.
2007-07-27 18:17:29 · answer #1 · answered by prekinpdx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is stealing, by definition -- taking of property that belongs to someone else without their consent, and with the intent to keep or use that property as your own.
However, the law also recognizes the affirmative defense of necessity -- such as the example you gave, if the taking was necessary to survive a natural disaster.
Having a valid affirmative defense does not mean you didn't break the law -- it just means the law recognizes an exception meaning you will not be punished for breaking the law.
2007-07-27 01:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's not yours you don't touch it without express permission of the owner of the property in question... Otherwise it's stealing...
If your house were to catch on fire but the dept. was able to put it out after it burned only 1/2 of it... Am I allowed to go in and pick through the things that are still good?
Get real....
2007-07-27 00:33:26 · answer #3 · answered by ~Me~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is stealing when what you take isn't yours. Why is the difference between what is yours and what is NOT yours so difficult to grasp. If something is mine, I have the right to use it of to waste it. HOW I use my things doesn't make them yours. Whoever raised you needs to put you over their knee and try again because you just didn't get one of the basic ideas. Know what's yours and what isn't.
2007-07-27 00:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by RangerEsq 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stores Property. They Paid For IT. Until You DO, It's Considered Stealing. Get It ?
2007-07-27 00:32:10 · answer #5 · answered by onceagainangelman13 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Its pretty simple. Not your property, not your items, and you cannot take them.
You must make do on your own or wait for assistance. Breaking the law during a natural disaster doesn't mean its okay.
2007-07-27 01:03:25 · answer #6 · answered by Gump023 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want me come to your half way destroyed house and take stuff because I think its going to waste!
2007-07-27 00:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The law is a funny thing [funny strange, not funny ha-ha]. It is designed to protect the haves from the have nots. That's all. Now the funny thing is; the have nots support and enforce these laws!
2007-07-27 00:34:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you pay for the stuff?was the public told they could have the stuff for free?why do they hire cashiers if the stuff does not have to be paid for?
2007-07-27 02:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by charlsyeh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't afford to pay for food but can pay to keep your internet account active?
2007-07-27 00:35:27 · answer #10 · answered by nileslad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋