Hollywood libertarians were able to dismiss the skyrocketing crime rate and progressive policies that fueled them.
After all, most live in areas that are safe or can afford to implement security measures to protect them against threats. Some even regroup later Defund the police reporta cause of corrosion leading to more crime in many US cities.
It’s different when one of them is hacked for all to see.
This week, Dave Chappelle found himself the target of one such attack. Isaiah Lee, 23, rushed onto the Hollywood Bowl stage, stabbed him with a knife, and slashed Chappelle in front of an audience. Chappelle fell but was unhurt, and the comic book entourage chased and caught Lee before they could do more damage.
The incident sent shockwaves through the comedy community, which was already reeling from Will Smith’s attack on comedian Chris Rock during the March 27 Oscars ceremony. Howie Mandel called it “”the beginning of the end of the movie”. Others really fear that they might be next.
Adam Carolla told Fox News it was part of a cultural movement where Audiences can no longer handle jokes that offend them.
Now, we are finding out which man is most associated with “Crime reduction” policyLA County Attorney wakes George Gascon, refused to charge Lee with a felony.
The DA’s office has been investigating the case against 23-year-old Isaiah Lee as a felony charge – but referred the case early Thursday to the LA City Attorney’s Office for review for “filing a misdemeanor charge.” ,” said a spokesman.
Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami, a Gascon critic, opposed the decision.
“With just one misdemeanor, that person can soon be released, with a slap on the wrist. That does not provide justice for the victim, accountability for his or her actions, and safety for the public.
He is not alone.
Joe Rogan, the biggest podcaster in the industry, took advantage of the call through his Instagram page. Rogan posted a news update on the Gascon ruling with this comment:
When you see a blatant offender and do it with one of the most beloved performers alive, and do it in a very high profile public environment and it’s recorded on the video and you don’t charge the person for what they obviously did, that’s the kind of thing that makes people lose faith in law enforcement. That is never good.
Comedy club owners also hit Gascon the same way to go easy on Lee, a lustful rapper. Jamie Masada, who owns the comedy club chain Laugh Factory, burned down Gascon’s verdict with Fox News.
“It is unfortunate. I don’t know the law, but I know what’s right. And, in my view, it’s a felony, not a misdemeanor,” Masada said. “It’s just not right.”
The comedy community is overwhelmingly liberal. Ideologically, Rogan can be hard to disqualify, but the irreverent comic leans slightly towards the Left. He once suggested he would vote for Senator Bernie Sanders, an aspiring socialist.
Modern Left’s modern approach to big city crime is simple. Fewer rules. Weaker penalties. We’re seeing results across the country – crime skyrocketing, death tolls rising and citizens fleeing urban areas.
It’s not a laughing matter. Now, the comedy world is starting to take a course in that regard.
NOTE: LA resident is try to call back Gasconagain, and have until July 6 to obtain the necessary signatures to begin that process.
