Accused Walmart shoplifter dies, recriminations ensue
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A man died at a Georgia Walmart died today after being tackled and detained by two store employees and a contract security officer. The dead man was apprehended after the alleged theft of two DVD players. Most retail chain stores have strict policies against touching alleged thieves, and Walmart is no different.
Reaction to the death has been decidedly mixed. Put these folks in the “robbing has consequences” camp:
All avoidable by not shoplifting. RT @gracelsgaw.kr/TkGXLIWalmart employees tackle shoplifter. Shoplifter dies.
— Sean Venkman (@MrFoPow) November 25, 2012
“Alleged shoplifter dies after being subdued by Walmart workers”Tough shit. How about not stealing? ajc.com/news/news/crim…
— Fish_Kungfu (@Fish_Kungfu) November 25, 2012
More seemed to agree with a Walmart spokesman who opined that “No amount of merchandise is worth someone’s life.”
Way 2 go overzealous wannabee cop! / Alleged shoplifter dies after being subdued by Walmart workers shar.es/6XVt8 via @sharethis
— Chocl8t (@IAmChocl8t) November 25, 2012
Preventable Death… “@gawker: Alleged Black Friday Shoplifter Dies After Being Tackled by Walmart Employees gaw.kr/kU5H2s“
—diAnnA’s bayou (@Cajun_Manor) November 25, 2012
You got to be s simple minded mofo to work for Walmart and chase and wrestle down a shoplifter.
— JB3 from CP (@cpstylin) November 25, 2012
The reportage makes no mention of politics, but that didn’t stop some observers from imposing theirs onto the storyline:
1 less Democrat Alleged shoplifter dies after being subdued by Walmart workers shar.es/6XMcF via @sharethis
— Jack Dempsey (@Baretyes) November 25, 2012
WELL-TRAINED WAL-MART AUTONS REALIZE HUMAN LIFE HAS NO INHERENT VALUE, BEAT SHOPLIFTER TO DEATH FOR BLACK FRIDAY: gawker.com/5963124/allege…
— The Republican Dalek (@RepublicanDalek) November 25, 2012
@walmartaction Dear Walmart, how is killing a shoplifter beneficial to the community? You killed someone’s family ajc.com/news/news/crim…
— Rick Jameson (@Anonymous_420) November 25, 2012
You know what they say about what happens when you assume? Repeat. Often.
Read more: http://twitchy.com/2012/11/25/accused-walmart-shoplifter-dies-recriminations-ensue/
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