Dem Lawmaker Seriously Suggests Studying the Upsides of Shoplifting [WATCH]

A discussion during a Minnesota House Labor Committee meeting drew attention after State Representative Dave Pinto raised the idea of studying whether individuals benefit from shoplifting, prompting a sharp response from fellow lawmaker Krista Knudsen.

Knudsen addressed the issue publicly after the committee meeting, expressing disbelief over the suggestion that shoplifting could provide any benefit.

“Hey, Minnesota State Representative Christa Knutson, so today in the Labor Committee, Representative Dave Pinto requested a study for the benefits of shoplifting,” Knudsen said.

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Knudsen said she could not identify any positive outcomes from theft for businesses that are targeted.

“There are no benefits to shoplifting for the people that are being shoplifted from I have no idea what else to say,” Knudsen said. “I’m shocked.”

Knudsen repeated her reaction while discussing the issue further.

“Actually, I don’t even know what to say,” she said.

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Knudsen also questioned who would benefit from shoplifting.

“Who? I don’t know what to say, who, who benefits from shoplifting,” Knudsen said.

She then answered her own question, pointing to those committing the crimes.

“The criminals,” Knudsen said. “Once again, the criminals benefit from shoplifting.”

Knudsen encouraged people to review Pinto’s comments directly.

“Please take a look at the comments to see for yourself,” Knudsen said.

Pinto addressed the matter during the committee discussion, explaining that the question arose following a presentation in the Minnesota House Public Safety Committee related to organized retail theft.

“It is an intriguing line of questions,” Pinto said.

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