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Originally posted by LadySkadi
Theft by deception... A victim-less crime? It appears the mother intentionally entered the program to shop with the cop for gifts for her children that she planned to return for cash, from the beginning. She got what was coming to her. Poor kids. What a pity to have a mother, such as she...
ETA:
If she needed money to pay for bills, as others have suggested, there are other social programs in place to help families in need. One does NOT use their children in such a way. This program was voluntarily entered into with intent to deceive the cop out of money and rob her kids. Truly disgusting.
edit on 20-12-2010 by LadySkadi because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by RelentlessLurker
i wonder if the police force got to keep a percentage of the overall money collected like one of the users in this thread mentioned.
if so, i wonder if they made it known they would be keeping a percentage, while they were accepting the donations.
if not, i wonder if that falls under "theft by deception".
if so, i wonder who will be arresting these officers.
Originally posted by virraszto
Here's another story of a mom who stole Christmas gifts from her kids and sold them. She bought crack coc aine with the money. She will be charged with theft along with other charges. Curious to see how many of you have sympathy for this mom?
Police: Belleville mom sold kids' Christmas presents for crack
www.stltoday.com...
Originally posted by bigfatfurrytexan
I am proud of you, Tater. I read lots of your posts here, and enjoy reading your viewpoints. To see you take such a stance on liberty in this instance is very nice.
You are right. The mom is a piece of crap. But what she did was not illegal. What if what the kids picked out is not meeting her approval? What if she wants to return 1 or 2 things to get money to buy a cousin (who is also poor) a little something, too?
This is a bait. They offered a gift, and when they felt insulted by what she did they misused their authority. I hope they get reprimanded for it.
And then i hope CPS looks into this mother and makes sure she isn't using the kids milk money for crack.
Originally posted by virraszto
Here's another story of a mom who stole Christmas gifts from her kids and sold them. She bought crack coc aine with the money. She will be charged with theft along with other charges. Curious to see how many of you have sympathy for this mom?
Police: Belleville mom sold kids' Christmas presents for crack
www.stltoday.com...
Originally posted by orwellianunenlightenment
reply to post by Annee
No, they don't. But some charities manage to magically run on, say, 5% of total donations. While some spend an appalling 80% on overhead. I think quite a few are being deliberately less than efficient. And the creators not uncommonly grant themselves quite sizable salaries. I am going to start a nonprofit for some cause, go door to door, and pocket 80% of the money like a few of our larger charitable organizations. Seems like a good racket to be in.
Originally posted by GogoVicMorrow
reply to post by ldyserenity
No. Louisville isn't that bad, though I personally prefer Lexington. It definitely isn't even in the top ten worst cities in America. Actually Detroit isn't number one. I think this year Cleveland was voted worst.
It is possible that she was in Louisville shopping, though I do agree with you (though I can't base it on anything) I had the feeling she might have been buying drugs too.edit on 22-12-2010 by GogoVicMorrow because: (no reason given)