At this point, it would not be unreasonable for us to conclude that New York City’s government abhors the idea of self-defense. On several occasions, the city’s leadership has demonstrated its fervent belief that it is solely the government’s responsibility to keep people safe from violent criminals – even though it has clearly failed in this endeavor.
A store owner is currently facing prosecution for using a firearm during an encounter with two would-be robbers. This story is reminiscent of what happened to bodega worker Jose Alba in 2022, and further highlights the local government’s aversion to armed self-defense.
RedState’s Margaret Clark on Saturday reported that 53-year-old Francisco Valerio could be looking at up to seven years in prison for protecting himself and his property from two violent criminals:
In the video caught by security cameras, two suspects, Edwin…
