02 Jun 06 New York Homeland Security Funds Slashed
New York has no national monuments or icons, according to the Department of Homeland Security form obtained by ABC News. That was a key factor used to determine that New York City should have its anti-terror funds slashed by 40 percent—from $207.5 million in 2005 to $124.4 million in 2006.
The formula did not consider as landmarks or icons: The Empire State Building, The United Nations, The Statue of Liberty and others found on several terror target hit lists. It also left off notable landmarks, such as the New York Public Library, Times Square, City Hall and at least three of the nation’s most renowned museums: The Guggenheim, The Metropolitan and The Museum of Natural History.
But the qualifications are extremely stringent to qualify as landmarks or icons so it’s no wonder we didn’t make the cut. These are some of this year’s protected national icons and landmarks:
Alexandria, Indiana: The World’s Largest Ball of Paint ($12 million)
Niland, California: Salvation Mountain ($16 million)
Alamo Heights, Texas: Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum ($10 million)
Dedham, Massachusetts: The Museum of Bad Art ($31 million)
Key West, Florida: The Chicken Store ($7.5 million)
Alliance, Nebraska: Carhenge ($25 million)
And Soap Lake, Washington: The Giant Lava Lamp ($143 million)
Good job Chertoff, I feel safer, how about you? What the HELL!!!
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When Chertoff was appointed New Yorkers felt at least he’ll take care of our interests, he’s smart, he’s a Jew! What a disappointment!! So far the guy has mishandled anything and everthing he’s had his hands on!!!!!!!!!!
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