"Believe it or not, stealing from the corner store can be harder than a lot of other jobs. Cameras don't prevent theft. They just help you catch the thieves. When mom and pop are minding the store, you get caught."
It's not always true. If you're good with a lift, it's easy. But if you're sloppy or inexperienced, it can be hard when people are guarding their livelihood.
"I never stole from mom and pop stores, though. They were just trying to get by, like me. Seemed wrong." She shrugs, almost embarrassed by that.
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Date: 2012-03-17 03:29 am (UTC)It's not always true. If you're good with a lift, it's easy. But if you're sloppy or inexperienced, it can be hard when people are guarding their livelihood.
"I never stole from mom and pop stores, though. They were just trying to get by, like me. Seemed wrong." She shrugs, almost embarrassed by that.