New York socialist lawmaker takes heat after saying shoplifting results from 'biological need'

New York state Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher suggested misdemeanor theft of basic necessities results from a "biological need" and compared it to wealth disparity. Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg rejected this idea, arguing that prosecution does not automatically mean incarceration and pointing to alternatives for first-time offenders. Meanwhile, retired NYPD Sgt. Joe Imperatrice supported the Broken Windows theory while criticizing political leaders.