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High crime levels, especially retail theft, are directly linked to store closures. When theft occurs regularly, and law enforcement is hamstrung by policies that prevent effective policing—such as Sanctuary City policies or lenient sentencing—retailers lose confidence in operating safely.
Protests that focus on demanding stores stay open often ignore the root issues: a lack of public safety and inadequate criminal deterrence. Instead of addressing criminal behavior, some community groups advocate boycotts and protests, which do little to solve the underlying problems.
Leadership and Policy Failures