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‘Where Does It End?’

by David Kurtz
04.15.19 | 9:53 am

Dallas Co. District Attorney stokes crime by refusing to prosecute theft of personal items worth less than $750. If someone is hungry they can just steal some food. If cold, steal a coat. Where does it end? It’s wealth redistribution by theft. #txlege https://t.co/dqfYogr4NX

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 15, 2019

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