NY AG candidate calls out socialist pol for claiming ‘biological need’ shoplifting is a right
A New York state assemblywoman named Emily Gallagher said that people who shoplift basic necessities like soap and toothpaste should not face arrest, arguing they have a biological need for these items. Her comments drew criticism from others who disagreed with this position on shoplifting.
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2 developments- Aug 15NY AG candidate calls out socialist pol for claiming ‘biological need’ shoplifting is a right
- Aug 16New York Socialist Lawmaker Claims That Poor People Have a 'Biological Need' to Steal
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7 viewpointsNY AG candidate calls out socialist pol for claiming ‘biological need’ shoplifting is a right
New York Socialist Lawmaker Claims That Poor People Have a 'Biological Need' to Steal
NY Socialist Lawmaker Says Shoplifting Basic Goods Is a “Biological Need”
Socialist New York Lawmaker Defends Shoplifting as a ‘Biological Need.’
New York socialist lawmaker takes heat after saying shoplifting results from 'biological need'