In California, the Homeless Individuals Who Stole from an Arcade Are Being Viewed as the Heroes
Once again, California’s progressive leaders have demonstrated their opposition to law-abiding citizens: Observe the disturbing case of Will Luna, the dedicated owner of a retro video arcade in San Bernardino.
A group of criminals from a nearby homeless camp vandalized and looted the arcade during the Thanksgiving holiday; after spotting some of the stolen items in the encampment, Luna decided to take action.
When he approached the police, he was informed they couldn’t enter or relocate the tents: “They said, ‘We can’t go inside, but you can,’” Luna recounted.
So, the courageous small business owner took matters into his own hands and reclaimed some of his stolen property.
What about the rest?
Gone — including thousands of dollars worth of PlayStation and Nintendo consoles and a vintage X-Men arcade machine.
That statement from the police reveals a harsh reality: Luna and countless others like him are left to fend for themselves in California.
While the US Supreme Court has recently confirmed that cities can dismantle homeless encampments, places like Los Angeles are only making minimal efforts towards enforcement — clearly prioritizing “homeless rights” over others.
The encampments surrounding Luna’s arcade are a threat not just to him, but to all businesses in the retail plaza, which have faced numerous break-ins as the encampments have expanded over the years.
People residing in these camps have reportedly engaged in disturbing behavior, such as openly exposing themselves in front of neighboring businesses, including a salon.
Allowing these encampments to grow does no public good.
The existence of these camps harms businesses, law-abiding citizens, and the homeless themselves — many of whom are in dire need of mental health and substance abuse treatment and should not be left to endanger themselves or others.
So why are they so cherished by activist groups?
Because, for modern leftists, those who abide by the law are seen as the real villains, while lawbreakers — whether they be drug-addicted vagrants, undocumented immigrants, or gang members — are deemed the only ones worthy of legal protection.
