Blog 3: Ethical Issue in the News

http://koin.com/2015/06/05/face-of-shoplifting-hits-portland-boutique/

Shoplifting suspect apologizes to Portland boutique

Barbara Axer arrested and charged with 3rd-degree theft

In this article from June 5th, Barbara Axer steals a pair of pants from a privately owned boutique and is only caught when she is encouraged by her friends to return them the next day.  She was arrested at the time that she was returning the stolen merchandise.  I think that Axer tried to do the right thing after the fact.  When she was getting arrested she claimed that she has a problem with shoplifting.  This could either be true or could be something that she is saying to try and not look so bad.  I think it would be hard to confirm whether or not she really does have a problem. 
This article, and my thoughts on it remind me of some of the postings from the class in regards to: The Shoplifter Discussion in this module.  Dishonesty is a problem with situations like this.  Does the person really need the food or just trying to use the child in tow to gain something out of personal greed?  Does Axer really have a compulsion to shoplift or is she just trying to make herself appear to be someone who needs help?