Ohio Judge Orders Shoplifters To Wear 'I'm A Thief' T-shirts: good or bad idea?

[Top_Bunk]

I dont know. This is a very judgemental society except when it comes to celebritys. They get second chances.

I know this is a very unforgiving society to. I kinda feel bad for them in those regards. I mean you have to look at these people again. Sure it'll make them think twice but there are things that can make them think 4 times without embarassing them.

Ohio Judge Orders Shoplifters To Wear 'I'm A Thief' T-shirts
(AP) A northwest Ohio judge has added neon green T-shirts to his sentencing repertoire. Western District Court Judge Jeff Robinson in Fulton County is requiring some defendants to wear shirts announcing "I'm a thief" while they perform court-ordered community service.

The judge said public punishment can serve as a deterrent, especially during tough economic times when theft crimes seem to rise.

The shirts have mainly been ordered for convicted shoplifters. At least one defendant offered to pay a stiffer fine instead.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009...adStoriesAreaMain;cbsnewsLeadStoriesHeadlines

 

[Acur]

Great Idea. We are too damn soft on criminals, thugs, etc etc.

 

[doggish_098]

if that is the punishment hell i may as well go out and start stealing shit. Wear a tee shirt do a little c s sounds like a slap on the wrist to me.

 

[followup]

I dont know. This is a very judgemental society except when it comes to celebritys. They get second chances.

I know this is a very unforgiving society to. I kinda feel bad for them in those regards. I mean you have to look at these people again. Sure it'll make them think twice but there are things that can make them think 4 times without embarassing them.

Ohio Judge Orders Shoplifters To Wear 'I'm A Thief' T-shirts
(AP) A northwest Ohio judge has added neon green T-shirts to his sentencing repertoire. Western District Court Judge Jeff Robinson in Fulton County is requiring some defendants to wear shirts announcing "I'm a thief" while they perform court-ordered community service.

The judge said public punishment can serve as a deterrent, especially during tough economic times when theft crimes seem to rise.

The shirts have mainly been ordered for convicted shoplifters. At least one defendant offered to pay a stiffer fine instead.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009...adStoriesAreaMain;cbsnewsLeadStoriesHeadlines

Not reading the article. I think it's a great idea if it is a repeat offender.

 

[sean69]

Not reading the article. I think it's a great idea if it is a repeat offender.

Like forcing the villager that stole to carry what he stole on his head and walk through the village square.

 

[owl]

So, when are we bringing back the scarlet letter "A's"?

 

[Cleopatra_J]

I think the only people that would really deter are first time teens... They fear public ridicule more than most.

If someone is a frequent shoplifter/theif they dont really expect to get caught-no criminal does-and after they're done they are gonna go back to doing it.

Next reason i dont think it'll work is, who's gonna take that shirt seriously? We live in a era where Tshirts are frequently decorated with humorous/sarcastic sayings. No one is really gonna look at someone wearing a "thief" tshirt and quickly hide their valuables...