So, you know that whole Obama administration decision to prosecute 9/11 terrorist scumbags in civilian court? Yeah. Not only is it insane, but it’s going to cost a lot of money. Not that Obama and his buddies give a rat’s ass, but it’s going to cost “more than $400 million to provide security if the pre-trial preparation and trial of the suspects in the Sept. 11 terror attacks takes two years, which insiders say is virtually certain, according to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.”
Oh yeah, and if the trial goes beyond 2 years (which we all know it will, since lawyers like to draaaaaag things out as much as humanly possible), it’ll cost another projected $206 million annually.
And then there’s the whole resourcing issue. They’ll take normal, every day crime-fighting resources off the street of NYC to help with the trial, of course. And on top of that, there’s security. Which will be completely insane.
“Security is expected to include the closure of many streets around the court house, a very heavy uniformed police presence, snipers, heavy weapons teams, undercover police officers and a massive federal and local intelligence and counter terror operation.”
I’m sure that won’t cost any money, either. Nah.
Of course, they’re saying that New York taxpayers should not – and hopefully will not – get stuck with the bill on this. Because it’s a FEDERAL issue. And, that means that when it all comes down to it, we’re ALL stuck with the damn bill. I mean, the last time I checked, I pay federal taxes. I assume you do, too.
I guess when you’re used to spending like a drunken sailor on a 3-day binge, this kind of money seems like chump change. Funny how this administration talks about finding ways to scrimp and save in healthcare, yet this priority of theirs seems to be a viable expense.
Hope and change. Aw yeah.
