Shoplifters aren’t supposed to shoot anyone – they’re just supposed to steal!
I wrote a very similar fictional accounting of a shoplifting incident in our book and I was told by some people it was too vicious. I guess I could use a little more compassion when addressing some issues we write about BUT in this particular example I was right on!
There are absolutely some individuals who will kill for virtually any reason and under current societal conditions the odds far favor a person doing so because they were not raised right in a loving household.
For those wanna-be shoplifters, I understand there are some municipalities that will penalize you with harsh penalties (even jail time). In most cases, though, you can get caught stealing something and not get in a whole lot of trouble. However, if you want to get into a whole lot of trouble – that’s easy! Just shoot someone! Want to get in more trouble? Just shoot at the police!
Don’t be dumb! If you want to steal something, go to a town that doesn’t punish you much if you get caught and steal there! Then you won’t have to shoot anyone to get away and the world will be a better place!