In some ways the " reform " mayor of Providence, David Cicilline,
despite his many good qualities - is already beginning to show ethical
narrow mindedness and even CLASS prejudice on certain issues. Being openly
gay does not make you immune to the prevailing snobbery of your social
background. When asked on Talk Radio ( WHJJ ) about the nearly impossible
rental rates in Providence ( the caller was a struggling young artist) ,
Cicilline did not even suggest the possibility of RENT CONTROL . Now THAT
is a taboo idea for New Democrats everywhere - enough to make any two bit
slum lord apoplectic !
Also the new REFORM mayor wants to raise money for Providence
by old fashioned dirty tricks -worthy of any creepy bureaucrat in the
Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles. Beware the not so hidden cameras
at confusing intersections ! The cops will catch poor foolish violators of
the law -not for the sake of public safety so much as for the purpose of
balancing the city budget.
And are we to believe that a traffic fine of one hundred dollars is
EQUAL PUNISHMENT for all offenders, whatever their economic class ? Too
often the logic of the law affronts common sense and common decency.
The new REFORM mayor, David Cicilline, lacks the common touch.
No surprise here. " Buddy " Cianci could at least fake it - with the help
of booze, cigarettes, and cuss words.
Can't " Buddy " host a talk show from jail ? Fill the void
left by " Providence " ?
despite his many good qualities - is already beginning to show ethical
narrow mindedness and even CLASS prejudice on certain issues. Being openly
gay does not make you immune to the prevailing snobbery of your social
background. When asked on Talk Radio ( WHJJ ) about the nearly impossible
rental rates in Providence ( the caller was a struggling young artist) ,
Cicilline did not even suggest the possibility of RENT CONTROL . Now THAT
is a taboo idea for New Democrats everywhere - enough to make any two bit
slum lord apoplectic !
Also the new REFORM mayor wants to raise money for Providence
by old fashioned dirty tricks -worthy of any creepy bureaucrat in the
Rhode Island Registry of Motor Vehicles. Beware the not so hidden cameras
at confusing intersections ! The cops will catch poor foolish violators of
the law -not for the sake of public safety so much as for the purpose of
balancing the city budget.
And are we to believe that a traffic fine of one hundred dollars is
EQUAL PUNISHMENT for all offenders, whatever their economic class ? Too
often the logic of the law affronts common sense and common decency.
The new REFORM mayor, David Cicilline, lacks the common touch.
No surprise here. " Buddy " Cianci could at least fake it - with the help
of booze, cigarettes, and cuss words.
Can't " Buddy " host a talk show from jail ? Fill the void
left by " Providence " ?
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