New York socialist lawmaker takes heat after saying shoplifting results from 'biological need'

Hey progressives: Shoplifting isn’t need, it’s just plain greed

The criminals responsible for a disproportionate percentage of New York City retail theft aren’t driven by hunger (or by a desire for clean teeth). They are repeat actors.

The Spectator P.M. Ep. 239: Socialist Emily Gallagher Justifies Stealing As ‘Crimes of Poverty’ – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics

“People who are stealing things like toothpaste … like soap … if you’re stealing those things you need them,” Democratic socialist Emily Gallagher stated. Gallagher is an assemblywoman and represents New York City’s District 50, and her comments about “crimes of poverty” were widely criticized online. (RELATED: From Socialist Bananas to a Woke Smithsonian)  If you’re stealing a car, it’s ok because you need a place to live. If you’re robbing a …

Socialist New York Lawmaker Defends Shoplifting as a ‘Biological Need.’

Socialist Lawmaker Demands Legal Shoplifting — 'People Steal for Biological Need'

A hard-left New York state lawmaker is defending shoplifters who walk out of stores with everyday items, arguing they have a “biological need” for products like soap and toothpaste and should not face consequences for theft. Democratic Socialist Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher of Brooklyn made the stunning remarks outside Manhattan Criminal Court during a news conference with Court Watch NYC and other progressive activists. The group claimed to ha…

New York socialist lawmaker takes heat after saying shoplifting results from 'biological need'

Retired NYPD sergeant and former prosecutor condemn a NY lawmaker for calling retail theft of soap a 'biological need,' defending broken windows policing as proven accountability.

New York Lawmaker Calls for Legalizing Shoplifting of Soap and Toothpaste

Emily Gallagher said people shoplifting items such as toothpaste and soap should not be punished because they have a “biological need” for those products. ... The post New York Lawmaker Calls for Legalizing Shoplifting of Soap and Toothpaste appeared first on The New American.