Chicago: Theft Causes Stores to Close, Mayor Proposes Government Grocery Stores
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that the city will experiment with centrally planned grocery stores following the closure of Whole Foods and Walmart stores. Leftist politicians and the media refuse to acknowledge that rampant crime and theft are the cause of the loss of profitability. Compared to 2022, thefts are up 25% according to the Chicago Police Department while robberies are up 11%. Constant theft means constantly needing to restock stolen items to keep up with customer demands. There is no incentive for government-run grocery stores to cut costs because the costs are paid by the taxpayer. When you subsidize something you get more of it, including theft.
The number of Chicago residents who live a mile or more from a grocery store has jumped 63% since 2013. Liberals blame racism, discrimination and inequality, but the problem is crime.
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