In the race for Cook County State's Attorney, candidate Clayton Harris has proposed a controversial measure to combat retail theft by suggesting businesses place expensive merchandise at the back of their stores. This idea has sparked criticism and ridicule on social media, with users questioning the effectiveness of such a strategy. Critics argue that merely moving valuable items won't deter thieves and point to Harris's suggestion as evidence of his lack of seriousness as a candidate. The debate has intensified as the election approaches, with some advocating for alternative solutions to address the issue of retail theft in Chicago. Critics have endorsed Eileen O’Neill Burke as a more serious candidate.
According to Clayton Harris, Walgreens should just move its "enticing" merchandise to the rear of the store and, hey presto, shoplifting will end immediately. https://t.co/hxj7dUJUFS
😂 Cook County State's Attorney candidate suggests putting expensive merchandise in the back of the store as a way to prevent retail theft. He actually proposed this. You can't make this up. https://t.co/uH5YZ1GlUK
Clayton Harris’s solution to stop retail theft? Put the expensive stuff in the back so they have to walk an extra 10 feet to steal. This isn’t a serious candidate. Vote Eileen O’Neill Burke. https://t.co/GWt8gDJi8C
Here is more evidence Clayton Harris is a criminal enabler masquerading as an experienced prosecutor. Asked by the Daily Herald about retail theft, Harris' solution to counter the epidemic of shoplifting is for businesses to place the most appealing merchandise in the rear of… https://t.co/PHaV8ceIM8
Latest in Illinois insanity. Let’s let crime run rampant and then mandate that everyone has to hire security. https://t.co/mDZWNpZIfV
Chicago’s tough gun laws aren’t working. Perhaps if they banned law abiding residents from owning guns these thugs would stop breaking the gun laws. https://t.co/CHCYQXVIZE