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Originally Posted by mykalberta
When associations like this start to think their opinion should be put in law, they should keep their mouth shut. They are paid by taxpayers to enforce the current laws, not try to change them because they dont like how much work it is. Will Calgary all of a sudden fire X number of cops because 2900 gas and go cases no longer exist?
If gas stations dont have cameras for this type of thing, then so be it. If they do then prosecuting should be a simple matter of looking up the address of he license plate. It should be up to gas stations whether or not to have this in place if its a serious issue.
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It's not only for the theft of gasoline, it's for the safety of the employees. The law was put into place in BC because an employee died.
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/na...432a00&k=54464
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De Patie, 24, ran after somebody who was trying to steal $12.30 worth of fuel. He became entangled in the fleeing car and was dragged seven-and-a-half kilometres to his death.
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It's easy for me to say I wouldn't care if people drove off without paying if I was the employee. There is zero chance I would have ever tried to chase down a car in a same or similar situation, but that employee felt the need to try and stop him. I am going to guess that other employees have also tried to stop gasoline thefts in the past and this law means they don't have to. Yes there are still ways to steal gas, but this eliminates the easiest one and makes the lowly paid gas station attendant safer and more secure.
Should these employees, in your words, keep their mouths shutWhy shouldn't they be afforded better work conditions? ? I disagree with your opinion, but does that mean either of us have to keep quiet because you say so? That's ignorant. What happens if the car and/or licence plate were stolen? Maybe the cops who don't have to search for the gasoline thieves will be able to turn their attention to fighting other types of crime.