Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Speaking Out Against the Toll Hike

The Observer-Dispatch has challenged readers to speak out against the proposed Thruway toll hikes.

Pressure works. Governor Spitzer just postponed a bus and subway fare hike in New York City in response to the Daily News' "Halt the Hike" campaign. Ahh . . . the power of the press . . .

Senator Valesky has met the O-D's challenge by proposing a law that would require legislative approvals of all toll hikes.

But Mr. Valesky is part of a minority party in the Senate.

Where are Sen. Griffo and Mrs. Destito on this issue? They are members of the controlling parties in their respective houses.

Does their silence mean they have been bought and paid for by their party leadership ... which benefits from the Thruway Authority patronage mill? When will we hear from them?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Upstate residents need to voice their concerns over these matters...not be complacent!

There is strength in numbers...provided they get off their proverbial dead ass*s!