Interesting story on the BBC News site today that is sure to lead to some interesting debates.
A priest from North Yorkshire has advised people to shoplift if they find themselves in hard times.
Speaking at St Lawrence and St Hilda in York, Reverend Tim Jones said people should steal from big chain stores rather than small businesses.
He told the congregation: "When people are released from prison, or find themselves suddenly without work or family support, then to leave them for weeks and weeks with inadequate or clumsy social support is monumental, catastrophic folly.
"We create a situation which leaves some people little option but crime."
Father Jones was blasted by Yorkshire police who said his actions were "highly irresponsible".
Defending his actions, Jones said he was trying to encourage people to give to charity to avoid those in need becoming so desperate, not trying to rally people to shoplift.
I thought I would try and get some reader participation on this story!
Do you think what Rev. Tim Jones said is right, or is he encouraging people to break the law? Is shoplifting ever right?
Vote on my poll and feel free to leave your comments.
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