http://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2021/06/15/noconsequences-local-reporter-shares-a-video-of-whats-really-going-on-in-san-francisco/
California Gov. Gavin Newsom bragged on Monday that the “Golden State has no peers when it comes to expanding GDP, raising household income, investing in innovation and host of other key metrics”:
Gavin Newsom ~ “The Golden State has no peers when it comes to expanding GDP, raising household income, investing in innovation and a host of other key metrics.”
Well, is shoplifting one of these “key metrics”? Because, as the video from local reporter Lyanne Melendez shows, shoplifting is out of control in San Francisco and there are “#NoConsequences” for the crime:
Lyanne Melendez ~ This just happened at the @Walgreens on Gough & Fell Streets in San Francisco. #NoConsequences @chesaboudin
http://twitter.com/i/status/1404574079156318210
Watch this video - amazing.
Imagine trying to run a business in San Francisco right now?
Marc Brown ~ This guy clearly knows he can run in and shoplift from a store without fear of arrest or punishment. When I worked in retail, we used to chase guys like that. And they got arrested.
We assume the security guard was told not to intervene:
Neil Stevens ~ It’s not the job of security guards to tackle shoplifters.
He’s gathering evidence so he can report to police and to insurance.
It *is* insane that so many people just accept it:
Justin Hart ~ My city by the bay is falling into an abyss. This is insane.
Jim Stinson ~ The Sopranos crew had to hijack trailers for this type of haul.
And then they go and sell these items on the street:
Peter Pham ~ SF, why would any retailer want to have a business here? People can just walk in and take things with zero repercussions.
We expect more stores will close as this continues:
Michelle Tandler ~ 17 Walgreens have closed in SF in the past 5 years - primarily due to organized crime.
For people who rely on pharmacies nearby (e.g., ppl in wheelchairs & walkers) these closures have made getting medicine significantly more difficult.
Ron Nehring ~ This is a DIRECT result of policies Gavin Newsom has advocated for, protected, and defended. This is California under Gavin Newsom and another reason he MUST be recalled.
And San Fran needs to boot DA Chesa Boudin as well:
Jeff Fluhr ~ @chesaboudin: this is your fault.
The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. ~ D.H. Lawrence
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