Did I hear right?

17 09 2009

It boggles my mind that a city with as much crime as Philadelphia is planning on announcing the layoffs around 759 police officers tomorrow. Additionally, all of the city libraries and rec-centers will close by Oct. 2 as well.

It really frightens me that the legislation can’t be passed to raise the city sales tax by 1% as well as some pension reform (this I cannot really say one way or the other since it doesn’t effect me.) I would be willing to shell out another penny / dollar if it kept the jobs of those 750 police officers, and libraries open! I feel like this city can use all the help it can get.

I must say though, that I am thankful for our little island in the wild seas of west philly. Our block just started a town watch group, so hopefully we will at least be able to take care of ourselves.


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17 09 2009
Kristan

Man, why is it so bad in Philly?

And why isn’t anyone (rich & famous) doing anything?! (I’m not kidding.)

17 09 2009
Jay

get yourself a conceal and carry permit. then get yourself a baby eagle 9mm ( http://fototime.com/A85BA98C4429A1D/standard.jpg ) it fits really nicely in a cycling jersey pocket.

18 09 2009
Adam

Good news. The state senate passed the sale’s tax hike. The libraries remain open!

Now the state just needs to pass it’s own budget!

18 09 2009
Kristan

I KNOW OMG! That’s AMAZING!!!!

18 09 2009
Judy

Ignore your ‘Uncle’ Jay-he is just talking crazy. As if I need to tell you that. Aren’t you glad I gave him the link to your website?

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