Decius wrote: Am I missing any? Which reason is the most compelling?
Which one happened first? Don't get me wrong, I'm as tempted as anyone to say that it's because we identify more with being a normal everyday shopper than a poor shoplifter, but it *could* just be a matter of timing. Probably not. That and "crazy fuck shoots up XYZ" is a story with inherent resonance because it happens periodically and has already been built up into a kind of cultural situation. security guard killings just don't ring the same way. RE: Walmart Kills Houston Man for Shoplifting |