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$800 million...They were fined $3 million. DK504 Jul 2017 #1
My guess is zero. Initech Jul 2017 #3
But if you shoplifted a paintbrush from them, they'd push for you to do hard time Orrex Jul 2017 #7
Yeah that is very true. Initech Jul 2017 #16
They've already gotten theirs--and yours and mine and everyone else's. nt tblue37 Jul 2017 #24
the last time I set foot in a hobby lobby (YEARS ago now) I noticed a sign posted in the niyad Jul 2017 #25
Yes, they're a model of Christian compassion Orrex Jul 2017 #41
I was appalled when I first learned of their faux-xian and anti0woman nonsense, long before the niyad Jul 2017 #42
Wouldn't that be true of any retailer who takes loss prevention measures? Marengo Jul 2017 #44
right. because any retailer can follow you from the store, search your car, etc., niyad Jul 2017 #46
Depending on store policy and jurisdictional allowances, I believe they can at least follow... Marengo Jul 2017 #66
perhaps you should read the post niyad Jul 2017 #67
By the restrooms it is. I've seen this before in other retailers, doesn't strike my as especially Marengo Jul 2017 #68
then perhaps you are not paying attention. such a thing should be posted at the front of niyad Jul 2017 #75
I've seen similar signage in other stores posted by the restrooms, often located in hallways... Marengo Jul 2017 #76
YES.. what part of this do you not understand? tell me why such statements are hidden, niyad Jul 2017 #77
What I don't understand is your assumption they are hiding something. What do you think they... Marengo Jul 2017 #78
it was clearly stated. I cannot help it if you refuse to see it. niyad Jul 2017 #79
Isn't ANY store that implements ANY loss prevention measure assuming at least some of it's... Marengo Jul 2017 #80
reading comprehension is your friend. niyad Jul 2017 #82
That isn't an answer to what I asked. At any rate, from what I understand there are legitimate... Marengo Jul 2017 #85
The point is even though they are very aggresive in stopping theft........... Old Vet Jul 2017 #83
Was this known years ago when the incident described by that poster occurred? Marengo Jul 2017 #84
Why is that even relevant? kcr Jul 2017 #90
Uh, it's relevant to my discussion with that poster about the incident which occurred YEARS ago. Marengo Jul 2017 #91
The actual amount they paid for the stolen artifacts was $1.6 million. herding cats Jul 2017 #18
Hey, they only made $3.7 billion in 2015. progressoid Jul 2017 #43
Arts/craft sales alone? Can't be. Missn-Hitch Jul 2017 #47
They have over 600 stores. jmowreader Jul 2017 #53
I look at it this way after reading the article. LiberalFighter Jul 2017 #58
Hey Steve, you should try actually reading that Bible sometime. Initech Jul 2017 #2
Christians only read the Bible verses that their preachers tell them to FiveGoodMen Jul 2017 #28
But it doesn't say, "Thou shalt not purchase stolen goods". Mariana Jul 2017 #32
It's a get out of jail free card for the protected class. Initech Jul 2017 #36
So... They were smuggling stolen artifacts? DetlefK Jul 2017 #4
Uh huh! atreides1 Jul 2017 #5
They were warned in 2010 by an expert in importing cultural artifacts Chiyo-chichi Jul 2017 #15
Doesn't his bible say something about not stealing? Solly Mack Jul 2017 #6
Hell, you're not even supposed to covet what another has. sinkingfeeling Jul 2017 #45
Yep. Solly Mack Jul 2017 #54
Western and Israeli plunderers have been looting the Middle East for malaise Jul 2017 #8
TV aired video of "Iraqis" ransacking museums after Shock and Awe..so stupid Americans would believe lostnfound Jul 2017 #11
I remember when it was going on malaise Jul 2017 #14
I remember quite clearly the rings of armed US Soldiers guarding... Raster Jul 2017 #29
Maybe it was malaise Jul 2017 #62
Orchestrated, I agree. lostnfound Jul 2017 #71
Don't forget the best part gratuitous Jul 2017 #9
Well, with a tax cut they can add a refreshment stand in the museum. Missn-Hitch Jul 2017 #49
THOU SHALT NOT STEAL!! nikibatts Jul 2017 #10
oh no no no, it's OK to steal if the plunder is for your Bible museum. Raster Jul 2017 #31
But then was it wood v Burrell contraception argument TEB Jul 2017 #12
:-) WinkyDink Jul 2017 #13
Check out the 'GREEN COLLECTION' over 40,000 antiquities and here's mr. green's excuse.... spanone Jul 2017 #17
Mr. Green is a thief AND a liar. SunSeeker Jul 2017 #27
So, I guess it's the in thing to be 'new' at something and therefore, sinkingfeeling Jul 2017 #48
YES, where have i heard that before????? hmmmmm spanone Jul 2017 #65
The provenance of every item in that museum should be examined closely. I doubt this instance suffragette Jul 2017 #74
I will never shop at Hobby Lobby Gothmog Jul 2017 #19
After that whole lawsuit over birth control, and finding out they are Mormon, Coventina Jul 2017 #22
No no no NOT mormon... worse.... Raster Jul 2017 #34
Gothardism. Which is worse. politicat Jul 2017 #86
Yes, I stand corrected. Coventina Jul 2017 #88
They started translating those cuneiform tablets, and were disappointed. MineralMan Jul 2017 #20
A small quibble on my part: They are MORMON. I don't think they qualify as Christian Coventina Jul 2017 #21
The are NOT Mormon... Raster Jul 2017 #35
OK, my bad. I was told they were Mormon. Coventina Jul 2017 #37
Nope. They are most definitely anti-LGBTQ. Raster Jul 2017 #39
Oh the irony. SunSeeker Jul 2017 #23
Things like this is the reason my son thinks all claims of Christianity are bogus. lark Jul 2017 #26
The definition of "Christian" Mariana Jul 2017 #38
If they don't follow God's teachings, are they really Christian? lark Jul 2017 #40
Yeah... in fact.... jberryhill Jul 2017 #56
Being forgiven is... 3catwoman3 Jul 2017 #61
Did they? jberryhill Jul 2017 #70
Does God judge people by their actions? Mariana Jul 2017 #64
Modern-day Pharisees cagefreesoylentgreen Jul 2017 #72
You know, the Pharisees started out as good guys. Mariana Jul 2017 #73
but, but bora13 Jul 2017 #30
Jesus loves you. Send a check! bucolic_frolic Jul 2017 #33
I am confused - Ray Bruns Jul 2017 #50
That stuff only applies to other sinners. progressoid Jul 2017 #60
Hobby Lobby aka Crusader Pigs DinahMoeHum Jul 2017 #51
From the US DOJ: avebury Jul 2017 #52
Hobby Lobby's Hobby: Robbing Hammurabi jberryhill Jul 2017 #55
Very, very nice! NT politicat Jul 2017 #87
Christianity honored, enhanced, exemplified, glorified and displayed by theft and fraud. keithbvadu2 Jul 2017 #57
Did they not think anyone would notice them laying around their Bible Museum in the heart ToxMarz Jul 2017 #59
hypocrisy is a core republican "value" Achilleaze Jul 2017 #63
Considering that the ancient Sumerian cylinders describe our creators as the Annunaki, these WinkyDink Jul 2017 #69
Now, if they had a display celebrating Ninkasi, I might visit this "museum" . . . hatrack Jul 2017 #81
But...but...that's SCIENCE! WinkyDink Jul 2017 #92
Dirty rotten scoundrels. nt oasis Jul 2017 #89
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