We are creating this blog solely because Silver single-handedly killed congestion pricing in New York City.
Congestion pricing would have placed a charge on cars driving in Manhattan. The idea was to reduce traffic, clean the air, and generate funding for mass transit. By reducing pollution, it would have made jogging, biking, and other outdoor activities possible year round. It would have saved the lives of countless asthmatic children. Finally, it would have saved the New York City subway system, which is now $900 million in debt.
By killing congestion pricing, Silver will be responsible for countless deaths, and for reducing the quality of life of people throughout New York City.
Silver is now running opposed for the first time in many terms. We are not affiliated with either of his democratic opponents in any way, but we support them whole hartedly. Foremost, we support his primary challenger, Paul Newell. We are doctors, and do not need donations. So, if you feel like opening your purse strings, please give to Paul's campaign.
If you happen to see this today, 8/4, Sheldon Silver will be walking through Chinatown (his district) starting at 6PM on the corner of Market and Madison. Please let him know how you feel.
2 comments:
Hard hitting and powerful words and images.
Does Newell have any institutional support? Or is this a tilt at windmills, and hopefully sting them a little, kind of gesture?
This is a tilt and windmills, unfortunately. But maybe Silver will take notice.
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