Skip to comments.
Residents flee New York due to tax burdens, immigration policy and bail reform
washingtontimes.com ^
| March 9, 2020
| Richard Berman
Posted on 03/10/2020 7:50:39 PM PDT by lowbridge
Escape from New York is a 1980s film that takes place in a dystopian world of crime and violence. The science fiction movie portrays crime running rampant across the country forcing the island of Manhattan to be reconfigured into a maximum-security prison. When the president of the United States crash-lands on the island, forces are deployed to get him out.
Although the situation in present day New York has not devolved to that level, residents are becoming increasingly determined to leave. According to recent U.S. Census and IRS data, a net 180,000 people fled the state in 2018 the largest migration out of any area in the country. Nearly 1.4 million residents have left New Yorksince 2010.
Its not difficult to imagine why.
Recently-adopted statewide bail reform legislation has accompanied a surge of criminal activity. Its particularly evident in the Big Apple. Under the new reform, pretrial detention and cash bail options are eliminated for many crimes. Criminal defendants who would otherwise be held in custody awaiting trial under the supervision of a judge are free to roam the streets.
Supporters argue the policy levels the playing field for those at all income levels. But theres a catch. While it may take money out of the equation for people accused of crimes, it subjects everyone else to more criminal behavior. Its especially concerning considering that many of the non-violent offenses included under the bail reform are not so non-violent. Vehicular manslaughter, third-degree assault and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon are among them.
New York City (NYC) is also failing to comply with federal immigration policy subjecting its residents to even more danger. As a sanctuary city, NYC is protecting undocumented immigrants who are marked for deportation by the federal government. By refusing to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(Excerpt) Read more at m.washingtontimes.com ...
TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: aliens; anarchotyranny; bailreform; bluestates; dystopia; flee; newyork; taxes
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-35 next last
1
posted on
03/10/2020 7:50:39 PM PDT
by
lowbridge
To: lowbridge
I guess we in PA can brace ourselves for the invasion.
2
posted on
03/10/2020 7:52:01 PM PDT
by
Phillyred
To: lowbridge
Bad news for everyone else. Rats fleeing a sinking ship need to be euthanized (figuratively speaking.)
3
posted on
03/10/2020 7:54:15 PM PDT
by
fwdude
(Poverty is nearly always a mindset, which canÂ’t be cured by cash)
To: lowbridge
I can already hear the cheers and pats on the back when they turn Texas blue.
4
posted on
03/10/2020 7:55:46 PM PDT
by
proust
(Justice delayed is injustice.)
To: lowbridge
NYC isna leading contender for the first us megacity to be fully taken over by fedgov under emergency conditions.
5
posted on
03/10/2020 7:59:47 PM PDT
by
Secret Agent Man
(Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
To: lowbridge
Well, do you want a job that pays $600K a year plus bonus or not? NYC is the place.
If you don’t have such a job, what the heck are you doing there?
To: lowbridge
Behold the legacy of the Rats.
To: Phillyred
It’s already ongoing in the Lehigh Valley.
8
posted on
03/10/2020 8:20:11 PM PDT
by
Shadow44
To: lowbridge
The homeless are going to spread the virus to everyone.
To: lowbridge
And now you can add Corona to the list
10
posted on
03/10/2020 8:46:45 PM PDT
by
inchworm
(al)
To: fwdude
To: lowbridge
"...Escape from New York..." Sort of like saying stinking effluent now leaking into the nearest available low-tax states...
Going... Going...Gone...
12
posted on
03/10/2020 9:10:04 PM PDT
by
SuperLuminal
(Where is Sam Adams now that we desperately need him)
To: kaehurowing
The homeless are going to spread the virus to everyone.The same groups that think 'the rules' don't apply to them will spread the virus. And you're right - that includes the homeless.
13
posted on
03/10/2020 9:13:57 PM PDT
by
GOPJ
( http://www.tinyurl.com/cvirusmap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfeZlKu8M7A)
To: lowbridge
Speaking of so-called bail reform, here is The List, courtesy of New York State assembly member Nicole Malliotakis from
https://nicolemalliotakis.com /bail/-
As of January 1, those who commit hate crimes of various degrees including coercion, menacing, stalking, assault, aggravated harassment and even aggravated assault of a child are freed with no bail. other serious crimes include strangulation, nearly every type of drug dealing and criminally negligent homicide.
Burglary in the second degree (residential burglary)
Burglary in the third degree
Robbery in the second degree (aided by another person)
Robbery in the third degree
Manslaughter in the second degree
Criminally negligent homicide
Aggravated vehicular homicide
Vehicular manslaughter in the first and second degrees
Assault in the third degree
Aggravated vehicular assault
Aggravated assault upon a person less than eleven years old
Vehicular assault in the first and second degrees
Criminal possession of a weapon on school grounds
Criminal possession of a firearm
Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree
Criminal sale of a firearm to a minor
Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the first and second degrees
Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the first and second degrees
Criminal sale of a controlled substance in or near school grounds
Use of a child to commit a controlled substance offense
Criminal sale of a controlled substance to a child
Patronizing a person for prostitution in a school zone
Promoting an obscene sexual performance by a child
Possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child
Promoting a sexual performance by a child
Failure to register as a sex offender
Bribery in the first degree
Bribe giving for public office
Bribe receiving in the first degree
Arson in the third and fourth degrees
Grand larceny in the first, second, third, and fourth degrees
Aggravated cruelty to animals
Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals
Failure to provide proper sustenance to animals
Animal fighting
Unlawful imprisonment in the first degree
Coercion in the first degree
Criminal solicitation in the first degree
Criminal facilitation in the first degree
Money laundering in support of terrorism in the third and fourth degrees
Making a terroristic threat
Obstructing governmental administration in the first and second degree
Obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device
Promoting prison contraband in the first and second degrees
Resisting arrest
Hindering prosecution
Tampering with a juror
Tampering with physical evidence
Aggravated harassment in the first degree
Directing a laser at an aircraft in the first degree
Enterprise corruption
Money laundering in the first degree
Pretty well hit all the high spots in the penal code. In light of this, why have police? Why have courts? More evidence that the social contract between government and the citizens has been broken in NY state. Little wonder people are leaving.
14
posted on
03/10/2020 9:30:13 PM PDT
by
lapsus calami
(What's that stink? Code Pink ! ! And their buddy Murtha, too!)
To: miss marmelstein
15
posted on
03/10/2020 9:32:23 PM PDT
by
nutmeg
(Mega prayers for Rush Limbaugh)
To: lapsus calami
I’m always excited to see someone who makes a terroristic threat get bail.
To: lowbridge
Looking for new nests to foul.
17
posted on
03/10/2020 9:33:15 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Endut! Hoch Hech!)
To: Phillyred
Most of the folks we know who are bugging are fleeing further south than PA. They don’t trust your governor or your legislature.
18
posted on
03/11/2020 2:31:21 AM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Break out the mustard seeds.)
To: lapsus calami
It would have been shorter to list what is NOT included. Lol
It’s broken everywhere. Politicians care more about criminals than victims. In Louisiana our governor released over 1000 criminals mostly violent offenders out of jail. No parole reviews, no feedback from prison officials or review of the cases. They promptly returned to their violent ways. Some have been reported-arrested. They call it “criminal justice reform”. I call it buying votes.
To: DeplorableGirl
It’s less about vote buying than money.
Albany refuses to spend the money needed to incarcerate them.
Instead the money is going to the Education Industrial Complex, Medicaid, and public pensions.
Public safety ain’t even an afterthought.
20
posted on
03/11/2020 3:30:35 AM PDT
by
mewzilla
(Break out the mustard seeds.)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-20, 21-35 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson