thirdcrank wrote:bovlomov wrote: ... This seems like a good loophole for anarchists and protesters to exploit. I can imagine all sorts of mischief that could be done, moving stuff about without actually 'stealing'.
Just because it's not stealing, that doesn't mean it's not another offence.............. in this case, taking a conveyance etc. or poaching in the case of the wild animals above. But it is right that just moving something about isn't theft.
Taking someone's bike from a train and pedalling off several miles then just leaving it is hardly "just moving it". IMV.
It is such stupid actions that detract from a quality of life.
By that I mean the constant having to lock stuff up (or to think about doing so) means there is less room for esoteric consideration of the world around in one's perception.!! Not to mention the humdrum business of simply functioning happily.
Philosophers hat off!
We are all poorer as a result. Even the thief!
And (s)he is a thief.