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OUTRAGEOUS: New York Socialist Lawmaker Proclaims Stealing a 'Biological Need'

Gary FranchiAugust 18, 2026191 views
OUTRAGEOUS: New York Socialist Lawmaker Proclaims Stealing a 'Biological Need'
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In a jaw-dropping statement, New York Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher ignited controversy by suggesting that poor people have a 'biological need' to steal, rattling commonsense Americans everywhere. Gallagher, proudly identifying as a 'democratic socialist,' seems to believe that shoplifting should be justified if one is financially disadvantaged, as reported by PJ Media.

The socialist lawmaker's bizarre proclamation was met with immediate outrage on social media. One Twitter user, @Maat93489673, highlighted Gallagher's assertion, questioning the legality of stealing if driven by so-called 'biological need.' Another user, @TexasTrump2024, blasted her radical views, emphasizing her identity as one of New York City’s notorious 'neighborhood organizers.'

With crime rates already soaring, especially in leftist-stronghold cities like New York, it's astonishing that elected officials would arm criminals with excuses straight out of a dystopian novel. Constituents deserve leaders who defend the law, not undermine it with pseudo-scientific justifications. Gallagher’s stance ignites questions about the safety and well-being of store owners and law-abiding citizens who now face the threat of unchecked theft being sanctioned under flimsy pretenses.

Another user, @Staedt66, delivered a scathing rebuke, proposing that living within one’s means might be a foreign concept to Gallagher and her ilk. Why does Gallagher and her socialist cohort prefer scapegoating biology over promoting responsibility and self-reliance?

This disturbing ideology must be vigilantly opposed by patriots dedicated to restoring law and order. Is America ready to accept a future where a 'biological need' serves as a get-out-of-jail-free card? It's crucial for those who value our nation's principles to challenge these radical narratives. If Gallagher's dangerous ideas resonate with you, it's time to make your voice heard and defend our fundamental values.

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Gary Franchi

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FreedomFanaticVerifiedjust now
Can't believe we're having this conversation—stealing is wrong, end of discussion! We need to reinforce this with our kids.
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PatriotMike77Verifiedjust now
This is absolutely absurd! Stealing is not a 'biological need'—it's a crime. This is just another example of socialist ideology trying to undermine personal responsibility.
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SkepticalSueVerifiedjust now
I wonder how they define 'biological need.' Does it mean that we can justify any crime under this rationale?
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LibertyLoverVerifiedjust now
Exactly, Sue! Where do we draw the line if we start excusing bad behavior as 'natural'?
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TexanTravelerVerifiedjust now
Good grief, what's next? Will we be excusing speeding tickets because of an 'evolutionary need' to move fast?
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MomOfThreeVerifiedjust now
As someone who was raised with nothing and never stole a thing, this reasoning is insulting. Struggling is tough, but there are honest ways to overcome it.
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ConstitutionalChrisVerifiedjust now
I'm speechless. What's happening to our country when basic moral values are being challenged like this?
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HistoryBuffVerifiedjust now
Sadly, Chris, history shows that societies that lose their moral compass eventually fall.