News Report:

Xu Ting could not believe his luck when he discovered the generous ATM in Guangzhou in April 2006. For every 1,000 yuan the migrant worker withdrew from the machine, he noticed that his bank account was only debited by I yuan. It was discovered that in nearly eight months Xu withdrew 175,000 yuan in 171 transactions through this malfunctioning ATM. He was arrested a year later, charged and sentenced to life imprisonment for larceny. The judgment, however, has sparked an outcry from the public.

Topic: Should taking advantage of a malfunctioning ATM warrant a life sentence

Questions for Reference:
1. Do you think that life sentence is unfair and far too harsh Why or why not
2. Do you think what Xu Ting did is a crime of theft You can explain either from the viewpoint of a specialist or that of a layperson.
3. What will you do if you face such a malfunctioning ATM