Alarming trend emerges at Coles and Woolworths trends now
A young apprentice has sparked a major debate after he claimed everyone should be allowed to shoplift from Coles and Woolworths occasionally.
Coxy, 21, made the suggestion on The Mayfield Podcast, which he cohosts alongside Jacko and Chip on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
'I reckon occasional shoplifting should be legal. But I'm going to put on a little limit there before anyone else is against it. Up to $10 each shop.'
Coxy justified this idea by pointing to the substantial profits reported by the supermarket chains.
'When Coles and Woolworths are pulling in, like, record margin profits, it's like okay, give the people what they want,' he said.
After footage of their discussion went viral, Jacko told Daily Mail Australia that their conversation was more about exploring ideas 'for an ideal world', rather than advocating for shoplifting.
Coxy (pictured) major debate after claiming everyone should be allowed to shoplift from Coles and Woolworths occasionally.
After footage of their discussion went viral, Jacko (pictured) told Daily Mail Australia that the trio were talking about 'in an ideal world', adding it was all tongue-in-cheek.
'We want to make it clear we are not condoning any illegal activity,' he said.
'We are talking about what we would like to happen in an idealistic situation because the cost of living is so high. We are all apprentices living pay-cheque to pay-cheque.
Jacko said many young Aussies were struggling to afford essential necessities amid the cost of living crisis.
'Prices are going up, and wages have stayed the same.'
He heard of people in his age group going without activities, such as sport, because they could no longer afford it.
'It's shameful,' he said. 'We all participate in our local footy club. Everyone in today's society knows the positive impact physical exercise has on mental health.
'With having to pick and choose what you need - food, housing, bills - with the additional costs of
