but the problem is that regardless of what your individual judgment is, you might have to face the judgment of a jury that disagrees.

And who’s to say that the business owner isn’t a gung-ho thrill-seeker who is eager to dole out abeating for any theft.

Does your opinion on catch-and-beat vary if the shoplifter is a14 year old stealing a candy bar? A 12 year old girl?

Why/

Don’t we have to teach em young?

Beat the tar out of them and they won’t be shoplifting again.

Society will be better! Good for the community. what about a 10 year old? Or if it’s a senior citizen? Whip em.