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    Apr 1, 2010, 05:39 AM
    Theft under or over $5000 in Canada
    Just thinking, do we have enough of these questions to warrant a sub category in this topic. One member mentioned that it seemed like a national past time in Canada at the present. I am starting to wonder. At times I am embarrassed to think that so many Cdn.young people are walking into stores and lifting like, $l50 or so worth of cosmetics. Yes, this is sort of 'tongue in cheek', but we have at least one a week now.:rolleyes:

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    Apr 1, 2010, 06:25 AM

    I'm the one who said it appeared to be a Canadian National Sport - and I followed up with in the US the National Sport is not paying credit card debt.

    No, I can't see a subcategory on the legal threads. People post Small Claims questions in Family Law now.

    I think it would be remarkably confusing.

    I don't think you have to be embarrassed about what other Canadians are doing. It's probably the same thing (shoplifting) all over - it's the Canadian diversion program that has everyone asking questions.
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    Apr 1, 2010, 08:59 AM

    Hi, JKT, Yes, I knew it was you who said 'Canadian National Sport', but didn't want to say here and name the person. You understand, of course. Like I said, it was more or less 'tongue in cheek'. I think it is actually quite amusing sometimes, because they are obviously young people.''

    In other words, just kidding. Thanks for replying.

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    Apr 1, 2010, 11:47 AM

    It was very much tongue in cheek and I've said it before - and I'll say it again if I'm not offending anyone. I think the Diversion Program has caused my problems than it solved.

    I'm curious to see what everyone else thinks about a site called "Canadian shoplifting" or something like that. Seems it would bring MORE attention to the problem.
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    Apr 1, 2010, 01:33 PM

    If anyone looks to the right of their screen, they can see all the posts about this topic.

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    Apr 1, 2010, 02:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by tickle View Post
    If anyone looks to the right of their screen, they can see all the posts about this topic.

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    I get your point, but then we'd have to also have subcategories for theft under $5k in the US, theft under $5k in the UK, etc. And those would only be regarding debt. There are too many loopholes in one system, let alone multiple systems; you can't "subcategorize" something like that. That would be like trying to subcategorize all the threads about termination of parental rights.

    And even if there were subcategories, people would still post about it outside of said subcategory - there are numerous stickies on every forum about certain topics and it's glaringly obvious that people post before reading those, or before searching the site for a similar question.
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    Apr 1, 2010, 03:36 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by this8384 View Post
    I get your point, but then we'd have to also have subcategories for theft under $5k in the US, theft under $5k in the UK, etc. And those would only be regarding debt. There are too many loopholes in one system, let alone multiple systems; you can't "subcategorize" something like that. That would be like trying to subcategorize all the threads about termination of parental rights.

    And even if there were subcategories, people would still post about it outside of said subcategory - there are numerous stickies on every forum about certain topics and it's glaringly obvious that people post before reading those, or before searching the site for a similar question.
    Yes, thanks, this, but as I said it was basically 'tongue in cheek' question and didn't really think there would ever be a subcategory, and so and so on for that type of situation. I was basically airing my displeasure about so many posts from Canadians who were stealing such little amounts and wondering what they would get caught for...

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    Apr 1, 2010, 03:55 PM

    Maybe this is better posted in the comedy thread - tongue in cheek seems to get lost here.
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    Apr 1, 2010, 04:12 PM
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    Maybe this is better posted in the comedy thread - tongue in cheek seems to get lost here.
    Yes, you got it. You have a pretty good take on things, thanks J. I will continue to ruffle feathers of my fellow Canajuns when they post regarding thefts. I actually get a kick out of it when they ruffle easily. (gosh did I say that)... no, no, no...

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    Apr 1, 2010, 04:53 PM

    Guess you forgot the time I said the Canadian Shoplifting Disease and got slammed by NK. Geesh. JKT has the Canadian National Sport and I've got the Canadian Shoplifting Disease hammered down with copywrites on the phrases thank you.

    And yes, having the diversion program only fuels the little kiddies (regardless of how old/young they are) into swiping stuff UNTIL they get caught then they plead Oh, this is the first time I ever took anything in my whole entire life how do I wrangle my way out of it? Or worse yet, do I have to pay the store a hefty fine for a $10 item? Those people are pathetic.
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    Apr 1, 2010, 06:10 PM

    Right - we both hold copyrights. Forgot all about your comment!

    And the US disease/national sport? Do you agree it's failing to pay credit cards or do you have another spin on things?

    And, yes, I've seen NK take personal offense when none is intended. I'm still smarting.

    I don't answer questions about Canadian law, by the way, unless I have thoroughly researched the question and answer.

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