Hard currency
A moral dilemma
I found a ten pound note in the street. There was no one nearby who could have dropped it, so I pocketed it, then spent it on cheese and ice cream. I worry that this was not the best, or morally correct use of my new found wealth. What should I have done?
July 28th, 2008 at 10:51 am
Theoretically, taking it too the nearest Police station and handing it in as lost property is what you should have done. That said, I once found a twenty pound note in Stockbridge, but just pocketed it. I would be careful though about spending it on cheese and ice cream as both of these may increase your cholesterol levels which, combined with the stress associated with feeling bad about your actions, could result in medical complications. If you want a guilt free existence, why not donate it to a charity - how about an biodiversity related one ?
July 29th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Should you drop it into the police they are required to hold it for 6 months and if no-one claims it you would get it. Two points should come out of this - would anyone go to the police to say they had lost a tenner and if so how do you describe it (I personally would struggle to describe any of the notes in my wallet (maybe cause it is empty)). My second point is that this may be a way to make money. Just go to the police and ask if anyone has handed in a tenner and describe a very convoluted route around the area that you may have lost it on. Then move onto the next police station. I think there are easier ways to make money but could be worth a shot.