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I think the shoplifting thing is a good idea. I know I would certainly rather go to jail for a couple days than have to stand out in front of a store like that--major embarrassment. Plus, it probably serves as a deterrent since the people entering the store know that the store is on the lookout for shoplifters, and will prosecute them if they are caught.
As for the license plates, I'm not so sure I agree with that. If a person gets caught, pays their debt to society and behaves responsibly, why should they be "branded" that way? And what if a family has only one car? Other family members would be forced to drive with that license plate when they aren't guilty of anything.
I don't have much sympathy for child molesters or drunk drivers, but I think they should be able to get on with their lives. But we do, however, have to protect people from predators. It's a tough call.
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