secretagent09: That is a good answer. Even though she may have bought other food that included peanut butter and jelly she might not have any bread or milk.
I get the impression you think she's not guilty, and so nobody else should think she is either. You seem very confident it is her first time, and it's purely out of desperation. That's ok, it's good to show compassion. Hopefully she gets a fair hearing in court, and help addressing whatever her actual problem is.
pat8lanips: I get the impression you think she's not guilty, and so nobody else should think she is either. You seem very confident it is her first time, and it's purely out of desperation. That's ok, it's good to show compassion. Hopefully she gets a fair hearing in court, and help addressing whatever her actual problem is.
No, I agree with you, she is guilty obviously because she actually committed the act and being that this is a hypothetical situation, I was just curious of the feedback of others. Would some people find her guilty and throw the book at her so to speak or would others basically feel compassion/empathy and find her innocent and help her get the help/resources she needs.
i would find the defendant guilty and use a therapeutic sentencing option that provided counseling.
counseling would be intended for emotional support combined with education/information regarding associations which provide services for folks in need. These could include services available, grants, low-income subsidies, organizations and companies that provide discounted products and services, home and budget information, support groups, education upgrading, possible training programs, recreation facilities, ....there's more...but you get the idea.
having said that, i'm canadian and there are some supports in place. but one has to dig for them as the information isn't readily available to the folks that need it the most.
Hotrodlarrys,I understand but like in most states most dads are considered dead beat dads regardless. I agree that no one really knows who the father is.
Friskyone: A single mother, working two jobs, steals a loaf of bread and some milk from a grocery store to feed her hungry (child or children) out of desperation, and it's the only time she had done this.
She survives paycheck to paycheck to pay for rent, prescriptions, utilities, gasoline, car insurance, clothing and toiletries. All of which are necessities and food with nothing left over for anything else.
If you were a juror or judge, would you find her guilty and prosecute her or would you find her innocent?
Not guilty!! I'd give her a warning...but would also try to help her out.
Friskyone: A single mother, working two jobs, steals a loaf of bread and some milk from a grocery store to feed her hungry (child or children) out of desperation, and it's the only time she had done this.
She survives paycheck to paycheck to pay for rent, prescriptions, utilities, gasoline, car insurance, clothing and toiletries. All of which are necessities and food with nothing left over for anything else.
If you were a juror or judge, would you find her guilty and prosecute her or would you find her innocent?
i would be suprised in this day and age happening ,and vote for new government where that doe's not exist?
NASA's budget in fiscal year (FY) 2020 is $22.629 billion which represents 0.48% of all U.S. government spending. This is a 5.3% increase from the previous fiscal year. _______________________________ Look at the numbers above the line And read the following question . Why the government take taxes from citizens and residents ? It's well known that taxes is for providing services. what kinds of services with super quality in America that is available for free in return for paying taxes? Safety ? Mass shooting everywhere in daily basis. Education ? Just watch on YouTube some videos about it in America. There's a nearly 40 million homeless people in America , This is a big nation number. What is the priority now? The Taxpayers RIGHTS?
That’s not wrong, just illegal. I would direct her towards the welfare state and social services or if we’re thinking right-wing solutions: sleeping with a man for money.
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