An awful disservice . . . even to shoplifters
c We're not all criminals Carol Midgley October 21 2010 12:01AM Why do most vendors treat me like a criminal? I saw someone get caught shoplifting the other day. The culprit was remarkably hard-faced considering that she’d just shoved two eyeliners and a facial peel down her bra. &ldqu ...
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