The council member from southern Brooklyn suggested that marathon runners should deliver water, food, medicine and other supplies to elderly people trapped in high-rise buildings in the Coney Island area, who have no power. No elevator, no refrigerator, no heat.
Mayor Bloomberg says the Marathon will go on, no matter what.
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Hey, runners had nothing to do with this decision. Many are already running for charities. My son raised over $3000 for Project Zero to fight prostate cancer. Took him months. Runners have trained long and hard for what should be a great day and experience. Bloomberg made this decision. This is his power-play. Aim your criticism where it belongs.
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Joanne, what would waiting another few weeks, or even a few months, to run the marathon harm? Certainly not your son, who might improve his time and have a more enjoyable experience after the additional training and preparation. At any rate, the post you’re responding to in no way, shape, or form indicates the runners had anything to do with this idea. In terms of aiming criticism, if you believe I’m aiming it at you, you’re correct.
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Gil, my friend. You’ve got no beef with me. I agree that the marathon should be postponed. I disagreed with your suggestion that the runners had some hand in the decision to go ahead with the race on Sunday — which you certainly did imply. And now, you aim at me? I’m in Minnesota, pal. Just as pointless as criticizing runners. Misdirected anger?
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Brilliant idea! There are many forms of energy, and leg power will work better in this instance. At the time of this comment, the mayor cancelled the marathon. However, the runners are here, the H2O is here, even the vodka boxes were here, toilets are here, generators could power every phone and electric blanket. Ideas are endless! America is made up of creative innovators! On your mark, get set, GO!
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