I didn't say anything about crime in NYC or anywhere else in my post so I can't understand why you would bring crime up unless you're trying to pick a fight. What I was refering to was the mayor's ability to stand tall in a very difficult situation, and to instill strength and confidence by his words and deeds, rather than by putting his head in the sand, hiding in fear, or telling New Yorkers to pull down the shades and lock the doors because we are under attack.
You obviously don't get your fellow man enough credit. Why not just lump us all in that same category of the people who did this.
Again, you're trying to pick a fight. I give my fellow man and woman a lot of credit. But New York City is one of the most diverse places in the world, and without a leader during a time of crisis, the bonds that hold people together can quickly fall a part. So far, Rudy G has not allowed that to happen. And please enlighten us here at the Free Republic. Please tell the name of a large diverse group of leaderless people who have not eventually fragmented and fallen apart. George Bush's leadership, for example, is what kept the diverse coalition together duirng the Iraqi War. Bill Clintoon's lack of leadership is what caused the coalition to fall apart. Leadership is what keeps our military troops focused, even though the troops come from all areas of the country, and from different races, religions, and social/economic backgrounds. The lack of leadership causes soldiers to turn against themselves and to put their own interests ahead of the common goal.
BECAUSE HE IS A DICTATOR
I don't think you'd know a dictator if he dragged you out in the alley and beat you senseless. Rudy G only seems like a dictator to you because he followed Dinkins who was probably the most ineffective, devisive weanie that has ever held the office of mayor.
No, I'm not from NYC. I live in the NYC suburbs, and I travel to NYC many, many times a month both for business and pleasure.