Soprano State Indeed
Forty-four arrests, including mayors, legislators, rabbis and other in positions of trust today cannot make New Jerseyans feel good. Sure, we are glad that possible violators of the public trust must now face consequences, but it doesn't do a lot for the state's image.
Over the years, several Plainfield mayors have had their records impounded by state and federal authorities, but no charges were ever filed. Some observers chalked it up to "fishing" for malfeasance, while others believed there was just not a solid enough case to proceed.
The worst thing today is the notion that dozens of people in positions of public trust apparently gambled on not being found out. It echoes the financial dirty deeds that led to the global economic collapse.
Maybe the state flag should have an image, not of the goddesses of liberty and prosperity, but of one hand raised to take an oath and the other hand behind the back with fingers crossed in the classic "I'm lying" pose.
--Bernice
Over the years, several Plainfield mayors have had their records impounded by state and federal authorities, but no charges were ever filed. Some observers chalked it up to "fishing" for malfeasance, while others believed there was just not a solid enough case to proceed.
The worst thing today is the notion that dozens of people in positions of public trust apparently gambled on not being found out. It echoes the financial dirty deeds that led to the global economic collapse.
Maybe the state flag should have an image, not of the goddesses of liberty and prosperity, but of one hand raised to take an oath and the other hand behind the back with fingers crossed in the classic "I'm lying" pose.
--Bernice
posted by Bernice at 9:09 PM
1 Comments:
What is even sadder, is if you google "Most corrput states" NJ, I don't believe, doesn't make the top 5.
But don't we have ourselves to blame. OK readers - anser these questions-
1- Who votes stratight party line with out thinking?
2- Who will stay home and not vote because you feel you won't make a difference?
3- Who will through away your vote by voting for yourself or someone who has no chance?
We have an opportunity in this city and state to change the way things are now. But if you do the same old thing, the same old thing happens.
So, if you are disgusted, but do what you have always done - don't complain about the corruption, and don't complain about the state. You are the problem, not the lawmakers (who you continuously vote in).
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