Emily Gallaghers shoplifting defense: Letters to the Editor Aug. 19, 2026
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!Maureen SharkeyBrooklynAllowing shoplifting will cause stores to close due to financial losses.This will permit the government to take over.
Socialist mission accomplished.Jackie BiaggiThe BronxAssemblywoman 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 same way if she had to earn a living working in retail rather than being paid by New York state taxpayers.New Yorkers who supported and elected this person got what they deserve: an idiot.Jim KilduffRockville CentreGallagher is a user, a taker and a hypocrite.
She earns over $142,000 in salary, yet has the gall to launch a GoFundMe for her cat’s emergency surgery? Did she use GoFundMe to pay for the various tattoos she brazenly sports?This is a lawmaker who thinks stealing soap and toothpaste should be allowed.No wonder so many are fleeing New York.
It is disgraceful.Patricia KeaneEastportNow we have Gallagher imparting her wisdom for all New Yorkers to share: Rip off stores for toiletries and other items she sees as biological needs.Does she really think corporate stores are going to absorb the cost of these items? They won’t.
Costs will be the responsibility of paying customers.Gallagher and her comrades would be better off addressing a failed educational system, crime in minority nei...