Is It a Crime?
Man arrested for not showing receipt to Circuit City bag checker. Here's his side of the story.
Is it a crime? If so, who committed the crime, Righi or Circuit City?
Keywords: obstruction, business, customer, receipt
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I read the story and found both sides of the spectrum to be ridiculous and acceptable at the same time.
The actions conducted by Circuit City where based most likely on the lack of proper training. This should be resolved, but not at a cost of the workers' job and emotional distress.
The police officer's actions, under law, where in the "grey zone." I don't condone them, nor do I oppose them.
The arrested man seemed to be on an idealistic crusade (I don't know what he was thinking at the moment). However, that idealistic crusade was within the legal bounds (based on statues and laws presented).
Righi may have acted on the edge of the legal boundaries (we only have his side of the story), but in my opinion, I feel that as eloquent as his presentation is, so should be the understanding that not all people are afforded the same opportunities (education, jobs, and stature). Thus making his personal stand more of a "power trip" than a grand gesture towards the liberation of mankind; feeding on the weaknesses of society for a self-fulfilling gain (personal empowerment and/or avariciousness).
As a reader I am bound to pick one side over the other. Certainly, I am entitled to my opinion, but even though I consider his actions self-centered, I do understand that the law should be upheld. So based only on his side of the story I believe he acted within his rights. Appropriately? Now that's for society to determine.
The full assessment of the case is left to the judge, and all parties involved should have their case heard in court.