{"id":453,"date":"2022-10-27T16:52:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T16:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=453"},"modified":"2022-10-27T16:52:35","modified_gmt":"2022-10-27T16:52:35","slug":"kathy-hochul-just-cant-understand-why-is-everyone-so-concerned-about-crime-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsandpride.com\/?p=453","title":{"rendered":"Kathy Hochul Just Can&#8217;t Understand Why Is Everyone So Concerned About Crime in New York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-scaled.jpg\" data-caption=\"(AP Photo\/Mary Altaffer, Pool)\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-696x464.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/zeldin-hochul-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"zeldin hochul\" title=\"zeldin hochul\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">(AP Photo\/Mary Altaffer, Pool)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t know why this [crime] is so important to you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With one dismissive comment, New York\u2019s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul encapsulated why New Yorkers may rock the Empire State political landscape and make their #GUNVOTE concerns a reality at the ballot boxes on Nov. 8. Crime and safety was front and center during a debate between Gov. Hochul and challenger U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) and the differences could not be more drastic.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Hochul enjoys an armed private security detail paid for by New York taxpayers. She\u2019s made it a priority to ram through anti-Second Amendment laws that have been struck down as unconstitutional, that only affects lawful gun owners and does nothing to hold criminals accountable.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Zeldin was\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=gDPjnsTIyOs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>physically attacked<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0by a man wielding a blade at a rally and his daughters were home alone when criminals exchanged gunfire right off his residence\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ny1.com\/nyc\/all-boroughs\/politics\/2022\/10\/10\/rep--lee-zeldin-describes-shooting-outside-his-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>front porch<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0He has a record in Congress of standing up for the Second Amendment and a strong message of getting tough on criminals.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Read The Room<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As Nov. 8 approaches, crime is among the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nssf.org\/articles\/sorry-gun-control-voters-dont-love-your-pet-issue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>top issues<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for voters. Even\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/poll.qu.edu\/poll-release?releaseid=3845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more so<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0in New York City.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Kathy Hochul dismisses NYer concerns on violent crime wave as \u2018sense of fear\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bvQ0e6J6Ev\">https:\/\/t.co\/bvQ0e6J6Ev<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dhMGpwlasi\">pic.twitter.com\/dhMGpwlasi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New York Post Metro (@nypmetro) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypmetro\/status\/1584680600677523462?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 24, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Gov. Hochul has tried to pull the wool over on voters, reiterating that their safety concerns are baseless and more about a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/10\/24\/kathy-hochul-dismisses-nyer-concerns-on-violent-crime-wave-as-sense-of-fear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sense of fear<\/strong><\/a>\u201d than on fact. Perception is reality and for the governor, it\u2019s both. Voters are concerned and they should be. Rep. Zeldin went to bat for New Yorkers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis governor \u2013 we\u2019re halfway through the debate \u2013 she still has not talked about locking up anyone committing any crimes,\u201d Rep. Zeldin challenged.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnder our laws\u2026anyone that commits a crime, has consequences. I don\u2019t know why that\u2019s so important to you,\u201d Gov. Hochul shot back.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">MUST WATCH\u2026Why are Dems in trouble in NY Gov? This attitude toward crime and safety<\/p>\n<p>Zeldin: She still hasn\u2019t talked about locking up anyone committing any crimes<\/p>\n<p>Hochul: Anyone who commits a crime under our laws\u2026has consequences\u2026I don\u2019t know why that\u2019s so important to you <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uO3Vkf83OC\">pic.twitter.com\/uO3Vkf83OC<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jesse Hunt (@JJHunt10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JJHunt10\/status\/1585055603239833600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 25, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Media reports tell a different story because it seems to voters criminals\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/10\/23\/us\/new-york-city-subway-pushed-tracks-video\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>don\u2019t face consequences<\/strong><\/a>. New York voters say it\u2019s\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wwnytv.com\/2022\/10\/25\/zeldins-crime-message-resonates-new-york-governors-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">important to them<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Hochul has deflected blame and instead passed more laws that penalize law-abiding New Yorkers instead of criminals perpetuating violence. She\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/kathy-hochul-says-she-doesnt-need-proof-that-gun-control-keeps-anyone-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admonished<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0New York media who pressed her for data behind her laws.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t need to have the numbers,\u201d she said. \u201cI don\u2019t need to have the data point.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Anne: Do you have numbers to show that it\u2019s the concealed carry permit holders that are committing crimes?<\/p>\n<p>Hochul: I don\u2019t need to have numbers. I don\u2019t need to have a data point to say this. I know that I have a responsibility for this state to have sensible gun safety laws. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NiCp7POO88\">pic.twitter.com\/NiCp7POO88<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Anne McCloy (@AnneMcCloyNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AnneMcCloyNews\/status\/1542285958703366146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The laws she\u2019s passed have turned law-abiding New Yorkers into criminals. Now, among several additional restrictions, social media accounts must be reviewed by anyone applying for a handgun permit. She also expanded the list of locations where legal carry permit holders cannot carry their firearms, despite the fact that criminals ignore these limitations.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Hochul even tried to turn around the narrative and tries to reassure voters she\u2019s \u201cdoing something\u201d by holding a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/politicsny.com\/2022\/10\/24\/our-red-flag-laws-are-working-hochul-adds-6-4m-to-support-enforcement-of-new-york-gun-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>for-show press event<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0before the debate with troubled Democratic New York Attorney General Letitia James to hype their efforts after passing the restrictive laws. Not everyone was impressed.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530842\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530842\" style=\"width: 1333px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-530842 size-full\" alt=\"\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-700x529.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-696x526.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-1068x807.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-556x420.jpg 556w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-560x423.jpg 560w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-530842 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1333\" height=\"1007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-300x227.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-700x529.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-696x526.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-1068x807.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-556x420.jpg 556w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AP22138663791137-560x423.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Office of the Governor of New York via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cGun crimes in Albany are overwhelmingly committed using guns that are obtained illegally,\u201d Albany Democratic District Attorney David Soares\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2022\/10\/25\/albany-dem-da-david-soares-blasts-kathy-hochul-over-bail-reform-and-rising-crime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told media<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cRed Flag Laws cannot be used to stop the many gangland warriors patrolling the streets with ghost guns, stolen guns, and community guns.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Answer Voters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Rep. Zeldin made his case for a different path. It wasn\u2019t just talk, either. His record in Congress backs up his belief in the Second Amendment and keeping New Yorkers safe. It earned him an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nssf.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-NSSF-Congressional-Reportcard.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u201cA\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>rating<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0from NSSF.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Zeldin raised the flaws in Gov. Hochul\u2019s approach to restricting the law-abiding New Yorkers\u2019 rights. He spoke about the governor\u2019s blaming of law-abiding gun owners for criminals\u2019 actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately Kathy Hochul believes the only crimes that are being committed are these crimes with [illegal] guns. We have people who are afraid of being pushed in front of on-coming subway cars, they\u2019re being stabbed and beaten to death on the streets with hammers,\u201d the congressman\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NY1\/status\/1585050679483109376?s=20&amp;t=4lEqxb5kosjvdQKPLAaD7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>fired back<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0\u201cInstead we have Kathy Hochul patting herself on the back, \u2018Job well done.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s got a point. The FBI once again\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guntradeworld.com\/nssf-denounces-%E2%80%9Cunconstitutional-gun-ban%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>released data<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0this year showing more murders were committed last year by knives, clubs and fists than by all rifles, let alone the Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) that Gov. Hochul supports banning nationwide. It\u2019s why Rep. Zeldin voted against a Congressional ban on the popular firearm and instead is focused on holding criminals accountable and ensuring guns stay out of the hands of people who shouldn\u2019t have them.<\/p>\n<p>Polling shows Rep. Zeldin may become the first pro-Second Amendment Republican governor in New York in 30 years. With more than 1 million first-time New York gun buyers since 2020 according to NSSF NICS-adjusted data, his focus on crime and the Second Amendment might be the difference and Gov. Hochul may find herself in need of a good moving company. NSSF encourages New York voters to get out to the polls and\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/action.gunvote.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#GUNVOTE<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0so they don\u2019t risk their rights.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-481847 size-full aligncenter\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toms-News-Item-on-Gun-vote-11-15-gunvote630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toms-News-Item-on-Gun-vote-11-15-gunvote630-300x99.jpg 300w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toms-News-Item-on-Gun-vote-11-15-gunvote630.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-481847 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toms-News-Item-on-Gun-vote-11-15-gunvote630.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"630\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toms-News-Item-on-Gun-vote-11-15-gunvote630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Toms-News-Item-on-Gun-vote-11-15-gunvote630-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><em>Larry Keane is SVP for Government and Public Affairs, Assistant Secretary and General Counsel of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nssf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">National Shooting Sports Foundation<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-next-post-navi\">\n<p>\nNext Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/kathy-hochul-just-cant-understand-why-is-everyone-so-concerned-about-crime-in-new-york\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(AP Photo\/Mary Altaffer, Pool) Next Post Coming Soon&#8230;\u25b6 \u00a0 \u201cI don\u2019t know why this [crime] is so important to you.\u201d With one dismissive comment, New York\u2019s Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul encapsulated why New Yorkers may rock the Empire State political landscape and make their #GUNVOTE concerns a reality at the ballot boxes on Nov. 8. 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