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Come Home, Mr. Rangel

Submitted by Michael Taylor, Nov 13, 2006 11:38

If you want to know how the congressman thinks just look at how he handled the Enpowerment Zone for his constituents on 125th street. Small business people had to go elsewhere while corporations got tax breaks for opening another chain in Harlem. Yet less than five years later, several (HMV, Disney, Krispey Kreme) have already closed their doors. He is another politician who just doesn't understand the nature of economics and the value of the small entrepreneur alongside corporate businesses. Another question to ask would be why would you want to stay in New York if brownstones and condos are going for over a million compared to three bedroom homes in the sunbelt with an average price around $300,000. It's not just the business climate but the quality of life as well. Besides with the growing suburbanization of Manhattan, this city is no longer the cutting edge. Artists and creative people are moving elsewhere. The middle class is getting squeezed out of the city as housing, taxes and childcare costs continue to soar. The sad truth is that Messrs Rangel and Pataki are unable to stop the outflow of people taking their dreams and ambitions out of New York.

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Mr Rangel!!!! Have you noticed how we voted democrat in a landslide? Do you wonder why? Let me explain it... [MORE]

Andri

Nov 20, 2006 00:10

At least people in Mississippi don't have to be represented by a Congressman only too eager to prostitute them to... [MORE]

Mary McLemore

Nov 15, 2006 21:29

In psychology, there's an idea that every family has a black sheep. The black sheep doesn't necessarily exist because the... [MORE]

watchdog

Nov 26, 2006 00:23

First I will say thank you New York Sun for the well written editorial that appeared to come to Mississippi's... [MORE]

Ruth

Nov 13, 2006 22:54

In answer to the comment regarding pride and which posed the question : "And why are Mississippians so passive about... [MORE]

Anita Thomer

Nov 13, 2006 22:00

I've been depending on WTBS showing "Mississsippi Burning" on a regular basis to keep the masses from coming to Mississippi... [MORE]

Al Underwood

Nov 13, 2006 17:34

Congressman Rangel, As a proud Mississippian and resident of the Katrina-ravaged Gulf Coast I would be happy to tell you "who... [MORE]

Wendy Barthe Peavy

Nov 13, 2006 17:10

So where's the apology? And why are Mississippians so passive about his comments? How about the media? If that was... [MORE]

Mits Yamamoto

Nov 13, 2006 14:16

This person knows even less about Mississippi and the South than Charles Rangel if they think we don't have any... [MORE]

georgia

Nov 13, 2006 16:07

I live at the same residence as Congressman Charles Rangel here in the 15th District, Harlem, New York City. Rangel... [MORE]

Lance

Nov 13, 2006 12:59

If you want to know how the congressman thinks just look at how he handled the Enpowerment Zone for his...

Michael Taylor

Nov 13, 2006 11:38

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