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Bloomberg accused of ?hypocrisy?
oldemagics
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Bloggers are taking New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to task, accusing him of hypocrisy for pushing strict gun control onto Americans but simultaneously seeking gun-carry exemptions for his security detail when he travels to Bermuda, where firearms are largely prohibited.
The New York Times first reported of this disparity in 2010, stating that the mayor uses taxpayer dollars to pay for two armed city officers to accompany him on get-away jaunts to Bermuda. But before he can fly them in, he has to obtain special permission so they can keep their guns: Bermuda is so anti-gun that even its own police force isn't armed, The Times reported then.
more here;
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/26/nycs-michael-bloomberg-accused-hypocrisy-arming-se/?goback=%2Egde_89220_member_226776542
The New York Times first reported of this disparity in 2010, stating that the mayor uses taxpayer dollars to pay for two armed city officers to accompany him on get-away jaunts to Bermuda. But before he can fly them in, he has to obtain special permission so they can keep their guns: Bermuda is so anti-gun that even its own police force isn't armed, The Times reported then.
more here;
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/mar/26/nycs-michael-bloomberg-accused-hypocrisy-arming-se/?goback=%2Egde_89220_member_226776542
Comments
"All animals are created equal, but some animals are more equal then others"
The quote from Animal Farm comes to mind;
"All animals are created equal, but some animals are more equal then others"
Yep...
Neal
He has dedicated his life to public service. I'd like to nominate him to fill the Libyan ambassador vacancy.
Neal
They certainly need some gun control strategies in place over there. perfect man for the job!