Homeland Security Slashes New York Funding 40%!!! Hello, Logic Please??

[DawnCt1]

If that was the method they used to slash the funds then you indeed might have a valid point (human resources aside). However, I have yet to read or hear the specific criteria they used to base their calculations. No state or city official has even hinted that Federal funding is adequate, much less in need of, reduction.

I believe that Tony Snow said today that the initial funds went to capital improvements, which have been completed and the reduction in funds reflects that need no longer being a "need".

 

[eclectics]

I believe that Tony Snow said today that the initial funds went to capital improvements, which have been completed and the reduction in funds reflects that need no longer being a "need".

If my governor, the mayor, and all the state and local officials that handle our protection say okay, we have enough funding now, then I'll be okay with that too. To date, I have not heard this yet. I'd prefer to trust their take on the situation rather than Washington's take.

 

[Charade]

Did you ask for proof on 9/12/2001?

The "proof" was a few huge smoldering piles of rubble with thousands of dead Americans (and others) under it. I heard that 5 billion of the initial 20b wasn't even spent.

Nothing has changed. If you want a detailed spread sheet I suggest you write to Mayor Bloomberg and ask him.

You first. You're the one that complained they're being underfunded. And where's the logic. But you seem to just accept that NYC needs all they want.

Interesting that you would begrudge New York and demand accountability but the millions that were wasted by FEMA got nary a wimper.

I'm not begruding NYC. I said they should get 100 percent of what they need. I'm just wondering if they need all they want.

FEMA is a joke. But it's nice to see that they are asking for money back from the double and triple dippers in NOLA.