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Mamdani’s plan against the police: Letters

Mamdani's plan against the police: Letters

Issue: The plan is to grant Zohran Mamdani’s private oversight committee final decision on police discipline.

Many New Yorkers aren’t surprised that mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wants the private complaint review board to have the final say on police punishment when officers are charged with violations or crimes. This responsibility, however, should squarely remain with the police chief.

For years, the CCRB has been filled with members who may not have the real-world experience of working alongside officers in crime-ridden areas.

In the end, imposing such oversight could turn the city into a breeding ground for crime.

It’s time to reconsider the role of the CCRB.

Do we really need two research institutes? Internal affairs seems to be doing just fine.

But then there’s the risk: if an officer doesn’t phrase an arrest correctly, they might face scrutiny from the CCRB as well.

If you want to see what kind of “justice” the Mamdani-led CCRB provides to police, one might liken it to the draconian measures seen in historical contexts, which is quite a troubling parallel.

Anyone doubting Mamdani’s views on police oversight isn’t paying close enough attention. The trend here is concerning—particularly as more officers might hesitate to act under fear of losing their jobs and pensions.

It’s crucial that sensible New Yorkers stand firm against electing individuals who lean in this direction.

The CCRB appears to be staffed by those lacking substantial law enforcement experience, and just imagine how disconcerting it would be to have someone without your professional background hold the power to fire you based on split-second decisions that are influenced by intricate, situational factors.

This governance structure may have its flaws, and granting such power seems misguided.

Issue: Curtis Sliwa claims he rejected several offers of bribery to drop out of mayoral competition.

Curtis Sliwa should disclose the names of those seven New Yorkers who allegedly attempted to bribe him to exit the race. Anyone involved in such actions should face charges.

There’s speculation that Andrew Cuomo may want Sliwa out of the picture to make it a straight two-person race, yet Cuomo has a responsibility to ensure that any “wealthy” individuals attempting to corrupt the process are brought to light.

At least Zohran Mamdani showed some integrity by stating that “New York City is not for sale,” which is something they both seem to share.

Sliwa keeps asserting he’s “not for sale” while remaining in a contest he likely won’t win. If he truly loves New York, it might be best for him to step back.

Cuomo may not be perfect, but would likely offer a better alternative than someone like Mamdani, who many believe would only harm the city further.

If Mamdani gets elected, businesses could flee, crime could spike, and people might start moving out. Sliwa just seems to be looking out for himself rather than the greater good.

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