I heard the complaints in the media about how emergency workers could not achieve their usual response times (and that should be in the record, too. Usual response times.) when there was traffic snarled on September 9th.
Thankfully, there were no deaths or injuries attributable to the lane closures, but, as I stated before the slower response times causing personal pain and suffering could amount to civil lawsuits, but, not necessarily criminal charges. That is up to the US Attorney to decide. I already know the comparison will be made to other cities with slow response times and it could be a viable defense in any criminal charge.
Another defense of the Governor is that he has tripped over his authority before when taking a State Police helicopter to his son's ball game. That is not illegal. There have been others, namely in the State of New York, that have done the same things and been publicly reprimanded for it. So, Governor Christie reacted to the criticism and corrected his path.
The facts still remain that as a Governor he has been responsive to the people. They might not like all the shenanigans, but, when they balance his response to them they are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. He has also improved the circumstances in some instances in New Jersey. He hasn't been completely horrid in governing. He knows what the problems are and how to plot a resolve. He has been successful, albeit, not a huggy, cuddly personality, but, successful.
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January 28, 2014 at 5:27 AM
Gov. Chris Christie (click here) has led the way on the expansion of drug courts, in which nonviolent offenders can choose the tough love and hard work of rehab and frequent check-ins over prison.
The governor has championed the idea of mandatory treatment for nonviolent offenders to stop the revolving door of prison, parole and then rearrest for the same drug offenses. It’s working, said the governor, reporting an 11 percent drop in recidivism.
“We must reach out a hand of compassion and common sense to those who commit nonviolent crimes,” he said in his State of the State address. “We must do a better job of reclaiming their lives and putting them back on the road to success and engagement with society.”
That attitude is especially necessary as a scourge of heroin overdoses continues in New Jersey. Experts say heroin users often first become dependent on a prescription drug such as OxyContin or Vicodin. When that habit becomes too expensive to sustain, heroin is the next best thing. It’s inexpensive and it’s becoming easier and easier to obtain....
But, I'll say this again; what is hubris isn't necessarily illegal. Considering he was relying on outside agencies (which is a GOP preference) to carry out the distributions of Sandy Aid puts him at a distance to any questions regarding those monies. He is responsible and he has fired those involved in his second term. I believe he'll seek a more hands on approach this time, but, people are winning on appeal and that matters.
I know all this is frustrating, but, was their MALICIOUSNESS in the actions of the Governor? It would not appear to be so. Was he malicious in his hubris? I bet he was, but, that doesn't rise to the level of crime. The entire mess needs to be left up to the US Attorney and if the state investigative panel is providing additional fact finding and the people find it important, then they are doing the right thing.
But, they should not lose sight of the needs of the state as outlined in the State of the State address. Those problems are also important and I remind, this is the Chief Executive of the State doing his job. These annual speeches to the legislature by any Chief Executive is a matter of pointing to the problems of the people. It is a job requirement and in the job description. Again, he is conducting his responsibilities. If the legislature puts all that on the shelf and the problems surmount the people will be looking at them in the next State of the State.
The legislature also has to realize they have huge problems that are not solved. If they are going to continue to build an additional path between NY and NJ then what are the benefits. Cost benefits. Short term and long term, will the people of New Jersey benefit from it?
Then there is Camden. It is pretty bad and to realize how bad it is only speaks to the fact there has been huge negligence of that city by the state. The State benefits from vibrant economies and to let cities deteriorate and sink into failure only deprives important tax revenues and growing jobs. At this point, I don't believe Camden can recover on it's own. It is going to take recruitment of business interests that would like to live in Cherry Hill and commute to work. The people of Camden are just as worthy of the attention of the state legislature as those of Fort Lee and Hoboken.
So, the future is not on hold because the politics is thick and advantageous. People need attention and while the past will receive the attention it needs, the future appears to still be waiting. I don't believe that is a good thing. It will be the end of another school year and will there be more or less graduates from Camden's high school? Those young minds are important and right now they aren't feeling important or seeing a solution for their lives. The median age in Camden is 28 years old. That is tragic. It isn't the equivalent to Yemen, but, it is to Algeria. The median age in the USA is 37.2 years and there are other countries that can top that. This is a real shame in a state with wealth as New Jersey has.
I am not going to forget this fact. I find it completely outrageous.
Thankfully, there were no deaths or injuries attributable to the lane closures, but, as I stated before the slower response times causing personal pain and suffering could amount to civil lawsuits, but, not necessarily criminal charges. That is up to the US Attorney to decide. I already know the comparison will be made to other cities with slow response times and it could be a viable defense in any criminal charge.
Another defense of the Governor is that he has tripped over his authority before when taking a State Police helicopter to his son's ball game. That is not illegal. There have been others, namely in the State of New York, that have done the same things and been publicly reprimanded for it. So, Governor Christie reacted to the criticism and corrected his path.
The facts still remain that as a Governor he has been responsive to the people. They might not like all the shenanigans, but, when they balance his response to them they are willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. He has also improved the circumstances in some instances in New Jersey. He hasn't been completely horrid in governing. He knows what the problems are and how to plot a resolve. He has been successful, albeit, not a huggy, cuddly personality, but, successful.
By
January 28, 2014 at 5:27 AM
Gov. Chris Christie (click here) has led the way on the expansion of drug courts, in which nonviolent offenders can choose the tough love and hard work of rehab and frequent check-ins over prison.
The governor has championed the idea of mandatory treatment for nonviolent offenders to stop the revolving door of prison, parole and then rearrest for the same drug offenses. It’s working, said the governor, reporting an 11 percent drop in recidivism.
“We must reach out a hand of compassion and common sense to those who commit nonviolent crimes,” he said in his State of the State address. “We must do a better job of reclaiming their lives and putting them back on the road to success and engagement with society.”
That attitude is especially necessary as a scourge of heroin overdoses continues in New Jersey. Experts say heroin users often first become dependent on a prescription drug such as OxyContin or Vicodin. When that habit becomes too expensive to sustain, heroin is the next best thing. It’s inexpensive and it’s becoming easier and easier to obtain....
But, I'll say this again; what is hubris isn't necessarily illegal. Considering he was relying on outside agencies (which is a GOP preference) to carry out the distributions of Sandy Aid puts him at a distance to any questions regarding those monies. He is responsible and he has fired those involved in his second term. I believe he'll seek a more hands on approach this time, but, people are winning on appeal and that matters.
I know all this is frustrating, but, was their MALICIOUSNESS in the actions of the Governor? It would not appear to be so. Was he malicious in his hubris? I bet he was, but, that doesn't rise to the level of crime. The entire mess needs to be left up to the US Attorney and if the state investigative panel is providing additional fact finding and the people find it important, then they are doing the right thing.
But, they should not lose sight of the needs of the state as outlined in the State of the State address. Those problems are also important and I remind, this is the Chief Executive of the State doing his job. These annual speeches to the legislature by any Chief Executive is a matter of pointing to the problems of the people. It is a job requirement and in the job description. Again, he is conducting his responsibilities. If the legislature puts all that on the shelf and the problems surmount the people will be looking at them in the next State of the State.
The legislature also has to realize they have huge problems that are not solved. If they are going to continue to build an additional path between NY and NJ then what are the benefits. Cost benefits. Short term and long term, will the people of New Jersey benefit from it?
Then there is Camden. It is pretty bad and to realize how bad it is only speaks to the fact there has been huge negligence of that city by the state. The State benefits from vibrant economies and to let cities deteriorate and sink into failure only deprives important tax revenues and growing jobs. At this point, I don't believe Camden can recover on it's own. It is going to take recruitment of business interests that would like to live in Cherry Hill and commute to work. The people of Camden are just as worthy of the attention of the state legislature as those of Fort Lee and Hoboken.
So, the future is not on hold because the politics is thick and advantageous. People need attention and while the past will receive the attention it needs, the future appears to still be waiting. I don't believe that is a good thing. It will be the end of another school year and will there be more or less graduates from Camden's high school? Those young minds are important and right now they aren't feeling important or seeing a solution for their lives. The median age in Camden is 28 years old. That is tragic. It isn't the equivalent to Yemen, but, it is to Algeria. The median age in the USA is 37.2 years and there are other countries that can top that. This is a real shame in a state with wealth as New Jersey has.
I am not going to forget this fact. I find it completely outrageous.
