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Emily Gallagher’s shoplifting defense: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 19, 2026

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The Issue: Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher’s claim that shoplifters have a “biological need” to steal.

Insanity rules in New York. State Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher has hit a new low for Democrats (“DSA idea is ‘steal’ly bad,” Aug. 16).

Is inciting theft not a crime? Arrest her.

It’s devastating for a community to have stores close. The people suffer, and the workers lose their jobs. Corporate doesn’t suffer.

A biological need to steal toothpaste and soap opens the door to a need to steal a TV or a coat. Maybe even a biological need to shoot someone.

Gallagher should be sanctioned. I am ashamed New York has put such a disgusting woman in office. Anarchy is occurring. Wake up!

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Allowing shoplifting will cause stores to close due to financial losses. This will permit the government to take over. Socialist mission accomplished.

Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher may very well be the dumbest person ever elected to serve in public office.

She advocates that in some circumstances it’s justified to shoplift. I wonder if she would feel the........

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