[chicagolady]

Why does a man have to be harassed and placed under arrest for selling lose cigarettes, when they allow illegals to work, hold illegal street vending all the time?

[ScottinVA]

That’s been my question all along, since very likely Garner had already bought those smokes and paid the precious effing taxes on them.

[Former Proud Canadian]

Good question. It is illegal to sell loose (untaxed) cigarettes in New York City. This is a minor crime but a crime nonetheless. The real question is: who ordered the crackdown? There were several officers in attendance to take this guy in.

I have heard distant drums claim that deBlasio ordered the crackdown the day before and the officers were following orders from the very top. Inquiring minds would like to know for certain.

[SatinDoll]

“Why does a man have to be harassed and placed under arrest for selling lose cigarettes,...”

Because the law, promulgated by the corrupt, insist on it. His arrest was wrong, but the law doesn’t recognize right from wrong. I was told that by a judge during a custody case. It still feels and looks evil to me.