Desperate Times?
03/07/08 08:19
As the economy continues to slip and everyone continues to feel the pinch, just how bad will things become? Already people are beginning to turn to dishonest means to make up the difference. In a time when people should try to help one another, there are always those that look to exploit others and take advantage in any way that they can.
In some areas, thieves have begun to steal manhole covers and sell them for their scrap metal value. With prices for scrap continuing to climb, the situation can only grow worse. Each cover weighs 200 pounds and authorities tribute the theft to the current economic situation. Thieves receive $10 to $15 for each cover they steal and sell, while it costs the communities where the thefts take place between $200 to $500 to replace depending on their location. Read the story here.
With the price of scrap metal going up, thieves have also begun raiding graveyards. They are not actually excavating gravesites, they are stealing the vases and other exterior decorations that are easily removed and carried away. Some grave markers have elaborate decoration and are made from metals that can bring a very good price. Three men were recently arrested for stealing over 1,000 vases and headstones from Chicago area cemeteries. The brass vases can bring $10 each for scrap, but cost as much as $300 to replace. Read the story here.
As prices at the pump continue to rise, everyone is feeling the effect on their wallet. This country is completely dependent on oil and at the mercy of those who supply our needs. Costs of goods are constantly going up, due to rising transportation costs. Even those things that are the most basic of needs for us, are skyrocketing. With no relief in sight, where do we turn? One man has began a campaign to lower prices and is calling on God for help. Prayer vigils are being staged at gas stations around the country. Read the story here.
Until next time...
In some areas, thieves have begun to steal manhole covers and sell them for their scrap metal value. With prices for scrap continuing to climb, the situation can only grow worse. Each cover weighs 200 pounds and authorities tribute the theft to the current economic situation. Thieves receive $10 to $15 for each cover they steal and sell, while it costs the communities where the thefts take place between $200 to $500 to replace depending on their location. Read the story here.
With the price of scrap metal going up, thieves have also begun raiding graveyards. They are not actually excavating gravesites, they are stealing the vases and other exterior decorations that are easily removed and carried away. Some grave markers have elaborate decoration and are made from metals that can bring a very good price. Three men were recently arrested for stealing over 1,000 vases and headstones from Chicago area cemeteries. The brass vases can bring $10 each for scrap, but cost as much as $300 to replace. Read the story here.
As prices at the pump continue to rise, everyone is feeling the effect on their wallet. This country is completely dependent on oil and at the mercy of those who supply our needs. Costs of goods are constantly going up, due to rising transportation costs. Even those things that are the most basic of needs for us, are skyrocketing. With no relief in sight, where do we turn? One man has began a campaign to lower prices and is calling on God for help. Prayer vigils are being staged at gas stations around the country. Read the story here.
Until next time...