Democracy is Dead in NYC

The City Council just caved in to Mayor Bloomberg and voted that he can run for a third term. They disregarded the voice of the people in not one, but two referendums where we voted for a two-term limit.

Honestly, I don't care if he gets to run again if it is done right: another referendum by the people. But this little power play completely circumvented the voters. We should now punish those who think democracy is not for us "little people." I want the list of all those who voted in favor of Bloomberg's ploy, and I'll make sure to put it up on this blog and encourage everyone reading it to vote AGAINST every one of these pathetic sycophants. And of course, let's make sure Bloomberg is soundly defeated.

I hear there was intimidation from Bloomberg's camp. Well, people who have principles know how to stand up to and refuse to be intimidated. Sorry, no excuses. Was a continuing seat on the Council more important than our basic democratic principles? People have given their lives for democracy, but giving up a council seat is too great a sacrifice? For shame!

As for those brave enough to say NO to this highjacking of the popular will, we should reward them by making sure they are voted in again, providing their term limits aren't up.