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> As if cameras are a reasonable way to stop shoplifting in the first place.

How are they not?

They're pretty essentially both for catching a lot of shoplifting in the first place, as well as providing evidence in court.





Exactly. Its only useful after the fact. I he shoplifting has already occurred. Cameras do not stop shoplifts. It creates a record after the fact.

They serve as a deterrent for "honest" thieves. Knowing you are being recorded prevents many crimes.

Not all crimes. But many crimes.




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