Maybe once a week, I read some news story that just makes my jaw carom off the linoleum. This one may hold the trophy for some time. Here's part of it…
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.
Yeah, there's not much chance terrorists would ever want to strike at New York City. Let's put the money where it may do some good: In Sacramento.