Even Al Sharpton Says NYC Crime ‘Out of Control’
February 10, 2022 | New York
The Rev. Al Sharpton, the longtime civil rights activist, is calling on newly elected New York Mayor Eric Adams to address the city’s spike in crime, calling it ”out of control,” according to Politico.
”In fairness to Eric, he’s only been mayor five weeks,” Sharpton told MSNBC’s ”Morning Joe” on Tuesday. ”But even as a fan of him: Eric, they’re locking up my toothpaste.”
Sharpton’s toothpaste comment refers to reports of convenience stores and pharmacies in the City placing inexpensive necessities, such as toothpaste, in locked containers to prevent theft. According to a New York Police Department report released this month, ”for the month of January 2022, New York City saw a 38.5% increase in overall index crime compared with January 2021.”
”I mean, we’re talking about basic stuff here,” Sharpton said. ”I’m like, what did I miss that we now have to lock up toothpaste?”… (Excerpt from Newsmax)
