Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Volume 37, Number 2. 13th March 1974
Theft and.....
Theft and......
Dear Sir,
There are many contradictions in our laws regarding stealing. In thousands of cases, these, laws are being bypassed. Any survey will show that many arc not. It all depends on the thief's circumstance; his status in society, is he a landlord, tenant, speculator, shoplifter, vandal etc? This is obviously unfair and results in the exploitation of the poor, the homeless besides other social disorders.
But should we abolish laws against theft? No!!!!!
Wait a minute, didn't we hear this same faulty argument used in support of abortion reform? Rather, the laws should even be tightened and better policed.
Thank you for listening.
T.G. Moffat.