QUAKLAND, SAN FRANSISCO – A prominent BLM organizer in Quakland, San Fransisco, has introduced a bold demand: keep local supermarkets open so shoplifters can “earn an honest living.”
This comes after several local supermarkets have shut their doors, citing skyrocketing thefts as the main reason.
“We’re not talking about crime here; we’re talking about survival,” the activist declared at a press conference in front of the closed supermarket.
“If stores close, where else will these individuals – also known as shoplifters – find opportunities to express their entrepreneurial spirit?” the activist wanders.
The activist’s comments have ignited a fiery debate across the city. Supporters argue the closures unfairly target the economically disadvantaged persons, also known as shoplifters, while critics suggest the proposal might miss the mark on, well, basic economics.
One local resident summed up the sentiment with a chuckle: “I guess we’re redefining ‘honest living’ to mean walking out with a cartful of groceries without paying.”
Meanwhile, Quakland city officials are scratching their heads, trying to balance safety concerns with a new wave of unconventional community demands. One proposed solution involves designating specific “shoplifting hours,” during which items would be free to take as a gesture of goodwill.
The city council is reportedly split on the idea, though some members were overheard joking about setting up “frequent swiper” rewards programs.
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