LCS- Statements about stealing
Suppose you could be assured that if you stole something, you would never get caught. Does this change what is the right thing to do? Why or why not? Does the “value” of what you steal make a difference?
Stealing isn’t the real issue; the amount that’s stolen is. — I know it’s not the right thing to do, but it doesn’t seem too bad. — It’s not wrong to “borrow” $20 from your parents’ wallet overnight. — It’s not for me; it’s to help a friend.
What other excuses have you heard for stealing? Why do you think that people make these excuses? Are they effective? What price may a person who makes an excuse like this pay even if they don’t get caught?
You stole something and now it looks like you could turn it into a potential business opportunity. Why should you stop now?
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Stealing is wrong, no matter what it is. Even if you don’t get caught, guilt could consume you! If you didn’t earn it, you don’t deserve it! If the item you stole is important to someone who is important to you, imagine how bad they feel. You would feel bad also, it would just be something taring you apart. I haven’t heard many excuses for stealing, but there aren’t really any good ones in general.
I agree with alexa. Stealing is just a bad thing in general! You should never do it! You don’t know how valuable the item could be to someone. Plus, like alexa said, the guilt will build up! It’s just a bad thing for everyone. You steal a valuable item, the person you stole it gets really upset, then you feel bad, then your parents find out, then the person finds out, then the persons parents find out until you’re all in a huge fight!!
Even if you are stealing for a good cause (Unlikely), if it is that good then why not just ask the person for whatever you wanted to steal. Even when you do not get caught, people could be suspicious of you, and then people will not trust you as much. In an instant, all of the clout you may have had will disappear. Just as Alexa said, how will the person who was stolen from feel. If it was something that was very special to them, they could be heartbroken. also if that item was not theres, (maybe their parents), chances are they will get in trouble for losing something important.
William bought up a good point abut stealing for a good cause, even though it is unlikely. Is their a good cause for stealing? I personally don’t think so. Even if you are stealing medicine for someone, or something like that, there are still consequences for those who you stole from. Have you heard the phrase about Robin Hood: “He steals from the rich and gives to the poor.” Do you think that Robin Hood is a good guy or a bad guy?
I agree with Keira. There is always a cause for stealing.
Stealing isn’t good because if you get caught you can get in a lot of trouble. You can also feel really guilty after and it wouldn’t be a good feeling. I agree with Georgia just don’t do it isn’t good for you nor anyone else! The item can be very valuable to someone so don’t do it!
I agree, stealing is bad no matter what and even if you do not get caught you will feel really bad.
I agree with Alexa because no matter what you are stealing, it is still wrong. Even if you are just stealing something like a pencil. It is not yours and someone might be looking for it, and then they would just get mad, and then who knows what could happen from there.
When someone steals they start felling like they did something wrong and the truth will come out whether or not they like. Soon they will start feeling guilty and when they think they can’t hold it in any longer the truth will come out.
Totally! Stealing is wrong, no matter what you steal, wether it’s a pack of gum, or 10 dollars, it’s the same thing. Even if you don’t get caught, you will feel guilty until you own up to it.
I honestly think stealing bad. But you might be right, right? Maybe they’re cheating for a reason to help someone. Or for some other good cause. Maybe stealing isn’t always bad? But sometimes it is. What if you steal a record from a record store? Thats the bad kind of stealing.
I agree with Olivia. Stealing is a wrong thing to do no matter what. Although, I don’t think that stealing can ever be a good thing, because your stealing something that isn’t yours. Olivia does have a point that you can do it to help someone, but I don’t think you can really steal and it be good. But, I agree that there are two kinds of stealing. On purpose, and by accident.
Stealing isn’t good in any scenario. Period. That’s why it’s illegal. If it wasn’t illegal everyone would be doing it, that’s why laws are made.
I agree with Olivia because stealing, while being very bad can save lives or maybe it could be for revenge. Even In those cases, you could always ask.
Stealing is very wrong. Never take something that’s not yours. Always ask a friend or family member if you can use or borrow the thing you need. Like Olivia they could be stealing for a different cause like helping a friend. But, the bad stealing is bad. Also like Gwen said, whatever you steal or whatever you take from somebody even if it’s like a piece of paper it’s always good to ask.
Stealing is not good even if you take something small, it may mean a lot to the person you took it from.