It doesn’t matter whether it’s a Mom & Pop shop, or one of a thousand locations owned by Super Monster Mega Corp, no proprietor should be expected to stay in a location where they’re forced to tolerate a populace routinely helping themselves to $949.99 worth of Not Their Property without the fear of recrimination.
Such short sightedness only leads to urban deserts, be they food or pharmaceutical. It is a 100% avoidable situation, but those in power aren’t that interested in fostering an environment where businesses can freely operate without the fear of flagrant theft.
It’s lawlessness, clear and simple. And, yes, “grossly inappropriate”.
