'Extreme Couponing' Craze Increases Newspaper Theft

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 47•34 • Aug 22, 2011

A TV show about extreme coupon use has been blamed for an uptick in the number of newspapers stolen from driveways, newstands, and coin-operated dispensers. What do you think?

“You shouldn't judge until you've experienced the high that comes with saving 50 cents on a box of Hamburger Helper.”
Stuart Jackson –
Foam Charger
“I'll keep an eye out for anyone who seems to be buying more than their share of mayonnaise and Dr. Scholl’s Corn and Bunion Pads.”
Sarah McCrimmon –
Accelerator Operator
“I cut out the middleman and just steal the groceries I want.”
Mitch Waterfield –
Systems Analyst

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