On the 15th Feb, we were asked to answer 3 questions relating to film clips on various topics including Stealing, Prostitution and Stalking. The respective questions and answers to these questions are as follows:
SUBJECT: SHOPLIFTING/THEFT
1) IS SHOP LIFTING ANY DIFFERENT TO ANY OTHER KIND OF THEFT?
Yes, shoplifting is different to other types of theft since the magnitude of them (for example, armed robbery involves weapons and violence to extort vast amounts money/valuables with the possible result of someone being injured and killed) is usually less and is only for a cosmetic gain (for example, stealing food or clothes to benefit only yourself and, in reality, does not hurt anyone since the goods are of little value). The moral impact maybe the same in all theft, but the physical one is apparent in violent crime.
2) WHY DO PEOPLE WHO CAN AFFORD TO BUY THINGS SHOPLIFT THEM INSTEAD?
For some people, it is the sheer thrill of taking things without being caught that makes some shoplift. Like some people take alcohol or drugs to give them a 'buzz' or excitement, shoplifting is the chosen activity to keep them going in life.
SUBJECT: PROSTITUTION
1) IS IT PROSTITUTION TO TAKE MONEY FROM SOMEONE WHO IS EXPECTING SEX, BUT THEN NOT TO SUPPLY IT?
If the intention of the 'prostitute' is to embezzle money from a potential customer, then it is not prostitution. But, if it was purely a change of heart at the last minute (for whatever reason) then, yes, it would be prostitution! I am talking about an incident where a man would be looking for sex and is paying money. Other examples were given in class about dating and possible situations where sex might be expected, but I'm not considering this in this answer.
2) IF IT ISN'T PROSTITUTION, THEN IS IT MORE OR LESS SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE?
It would probably be more socially respectable if it is not clear of the man and woman's attentions at the end of the day. If she is merely providing company, a meal and a couple of drinks...then it would always be more acceptable than finding them having sex in a bathroom in a public place!
3) IF IT IS PROSTITUTION, THEN HOW MUCH IS A REASONABLE CHARGE?
Since I have never required the services of a prostitute this question is difficult to answer. It does not fluctuate like the FTSE or the current value of the U.S. Dollar so I will only say that whoever uses the services pay a reasonable amount (i.e.never less than £20, but not up to £1 million as such!)
SUBJECT: STALKING
1) WHEN DOES A CONCERNED INTEREST IN SOMEONES ACTIVITIES BECOME STALKING?
To have an interest in someones activities is normal and to ask questions/talk about things are a part of human nature. However, to become obsessed to uncover more about a personal activity: what they do and where they live for example, would constitute 'stalking' where possible criminal elements (i.e. breaking into someone house) are required to spy on a person's life. Simply making people uncomfortable by constantly asking questions, making too many phone calls or e-mails could also be constituted as 'stalking' but, in an impersonal way, especially if you do not know the person well and they manage to obtain your contact details.
2) ARE SOME KINDS OF OBSERVANCE ALLOWABLE AND APPROPRIATE? WHICH ONES AREN'T?
If it an observance on a basis of safety and security: then this shall always be accepted. For example, neighbours in a high-rise flat who are concerned about each others welfare. But, observance through secret cameras, holes in walls and bathrooms should never be tolerated. These are criminal acts. To be concerned about others is normal, but to personally gratify yourself, in whatever manner you choose, is NEVER acceptable under any circumstances.
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