The article says that arrests doubled, not that the costs associated with theft doubled.
I wasn't discussing the article, but correcting errors in someone else's post.
I also like how you think that they should be happy with your model, that how they feel about the situation is of no consequence.
I never said what I think about the situation. I merely corrected someone else's financial misunderstanding.
They have to live with this situation; they've got skin in the game. You just post.
You're clearly angry at something. I strongly suggest you deal with this yourself, rather than continue to flail around and vent your frustration on strangers over the internet.
Note that "costs associated with thefts" is not just the cost of the goods stolen. It includes the costs of security.
I also like how you think that they should be happy with your model, that how they feel about the situation is of no consequence.
They have to live with this situation; they've got skin in the game. You just post.