California’s stores are not closing down because of thieves, they are closing down because left-wing politicians and government prosecutors are refusing to protect law-abiding citizens and deal with crime.

California is becoming lawless:

This is why stores in Oakland are shutting down and why you can't have nice things. pic.twitter.com/98DLSDwRtO

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) February 7, 2024

The same thing is happening in New York, for the same reason.

CNN’s Erica Hill was shocked by the answer she was given on why thieves are stealing in New York City, and then taking their ill-gotten gains and shopping in Florida, but not stealing in Florida.

WATCH — CNN’s Erica Hill stunned speechless by report illegal migrants run crews that "operate in NY, do all their stealing, then go to Florida…"

"I’m like, 'Why don’t they just stay and steal in Florida?' They said, 'Because there you go to jail.'" pic.twitter.com/AAub6T7NUQ

— Mariana (@texas_walnut) February 2, 2024

Jesus tried to warn us:

¹² And because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will become cold. (Matthew 24:12 NASV)

MEANWHILE, IN CANADA: B.C. prosecutors want to escape zombie downtown they helped build