We've got folks here advocating for real that very thing, turning the cheek to minor and petty crimes.
They don't understand the successful Broken Windows philosophy.
That's pretty sad...I know we tend to think New Yorkers deserve the consequences of the POS they voted for...
But, lots of people in NYC are fine decent people who did not vote for the commie...I remember NYC in the 70's it wasn't pretty...
No one should live in fear opening up their front door or stopping at a red light...