Stockton Mayor Adopts Medieval Armor
Halberks, armor, and maces ... oh, my.
I think the Capital One viking ads have had their impact on the gestalt of the home security discussions.... what think you?
Prithee, withal, given the budget trauma of the realm -- I think personal security measures might be more advisable. That extra tax may not translate to extra safety -- at least judging from the performance of Stockton in providing essential functions over the past few years.
Halberks, armor, and maces ... oh, my.
I think the Capital One viking ads have had their impact on the gestalt of the home security discussions.... what think you?
This means war: Stockton, Calif. Mayor Anthony Silva donned a knight’s helmet and brandished a spiked mace to argue for a new sales tax to pay for 100 more police officers.
Silva busted out the combat gear to garner support for the Marshall Plan, a divisive 0.5% sales tax, which is intended to provide the bankrupt and crime-ridden city with 100 more police officers.
California already has a statewide sales tax of 7.5%.
PHOTOS: KNIGHT FEVER — A BATTLE FOR THE AGES
He urged the crowd to leave their egos at the door to enable a fruitful discussion on how to throw criminals in the dungeon, making the streets as clean as his armor.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/mayor-dons-medieval-armor-argue-sales-tax-article-1.1347745#ixzz2TkQGAvWB
Prithee, withal, given the budget trauma of the realm -- I think personal security measures might be more advisable. That extra tax may not translate to extra safety -- at least judging from the performance of Stockton in providing essential functions over the past few years.