stealing

Stealing is where we take something that we do not own or have not paid for. I think that all types of stealing is bad. The theft act 1963 says that someone is guilty of stealing if a person dishonestly gains property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving them of it. It is against the law to Steel so it must be bad. In the bible it also says thou shalt not steal as one of the 10 commandments. I think that all types of stealing are just as bad as each other. I think it is wrong to steal from a friend or someone you know as it hurts their feelings and involves dishonesty. I think shoplifting is also bad as i think if you cant afford something then you just don't have it simple.

However shoplifting is seen differently in different countries in France or Italy is seen as technical offence like driving through a red light committed by students and the poor. However, in other countries like Britain we see Shoplifting as a moral crime against society. Therefore maybe stealing is seen as more bad behaviour dependant as to your culture.

In 2005 the cost of shoplifting was £4.3 billion.http://http://www.beyond-the-pale.co.uk/shoplifting.htm It is costing shops money to pay for extra security and replace the items stolen. I think that you wouldn't like something that you'd worked hard for to get stolen so why do it? There is no gain in it at all and if caught you could end up getting charged and sent to prison for 7 years and given a criminal record.