Guilty But

Yes she stole the bread But does she deserve prison For feeding her child?

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Date: 5/12/2019 5:31:00 AM

mother for the child; life for the life; in the hungry realm become guilty!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/12/2019 8:24:00 AM

It is so sad but sometimes thievery is the only resort.

Date: 5/9/2019 10:57:00 PM

Well done, C! A billion dollar question here. Hearkens back to crime and law enforcement in 19th century England, a la Charles Dickens tales. ~ g

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/10/2019 3:30:00 AM

When I saw OLIVER for the first time in a movie theatre, I nearly did not get over it. I think I was sixteen.

Date: 5/9/2019 12:17:00 PM

So tragically true, our so-called 'justice' system is too often unjust-

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 5/9/2019 12:39:00 PM

We forget that people oftentimes are backed into a corner, and "I am hungry" is a big corner.