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Hallejulla brother!!!!!!!

8 miles? Not quite the same as 2 blocks. *Sigh* This mosque will happen. Not because it SHOULD be built, and not because so many people support the idea of putting it there. It will be built because the new paradigm for this country is to bend over backwards to appear "tolerant" to the rest of the planet. The opinions of others are more important than the feelings of our own people. I'm surprised that we haven't yet apologized to Bin Laden and AQ for allowing such monstrously decadent symbols of capitalism to tempt them into an attack. Yes, it will happen- despite the fact that a CNN poll of New Yorkers said that 68% of them thought the building of this mosque at that location was WRONG. Then again, going against the will of the people seems to be the trend lately. This isn't a Constitutional law issue, this isn't a zoning issue- nothing legally prevents this from happening. That's what Obama can only say he supports the idea- the government has no real say in this.

I'm so happy he's not President anymore.

Oh my eyes, I have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord! Can I get an Amen?

Bless you brother Phil we will forgive thee. The path of the righteous EMT/Paramedic is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil Hose Monkey Unions. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness.(and budget cutbacks) For he is truly his brother's keeper and the Saviour of ill children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers and sisters of the EMS cloth. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you ! nuff said ? A modern day fable to follow with my next sermon, I will be expecting Phil to be in the first row of pews cheers

The IAFF is a labor organization. As all such unions do, they are positioning themselves politically to their own benefit. By positioning themselves with representatives on the CoAEMSP, they can ensure enough votes to pass the rules they want, and admit friendly organizations. They say as much in their resolution. Hopefully CoAEMSP sees it for what it is. I think they should be represented, as it would help to know what their reaction will be to proposed changes in training, but to give them 2 votes only gives them additional voting power, and does not serve the CoAEMSP or EMS in any way. One of the IAFF chapters I deal with argues every time there is a change in protocol. 12 lead EKG? Now we're doing more, so you have to pay us more. They take this same approach to every advancement in prehospital care. Fortunately the other chapters I deal with are not like this. Many are quite progressive and embrace more advanced protocols. It just depends on who the rep is and the culture of that organization. Most, in fact near all, of our EMS around here is fire based. There is wide variation in how they look at EMS and the responsibilities of their firefighters. 'zilla