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Sanford: Statehouse not a terror targetBy SEANNA ADCOX
Associated Press
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
COLUMBIA — Gov. Mark Sanford on Tuesday questioned the need to spend $5.3 million on security upgrades at the Statehouse complex, saying he doesn't think the buildings are a terrorist target. "I just don't think it's a high priority target, though sometimes I'd like it to be," Sanford said, adding that he was joking. House Speaker Bobby Harrell said the upgrades were needed to protect the thousands of people who visit the Statehouse each year. "Do we need something like an Oklahoma City-style bombing of our historic state Capitol before the governor realizes there is a need to ensure the safety of the people who come to our Capitol?" Harrell, R-Charleston, said in a statement. |
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Posted by majorjohnson on October 10, 2007 at 8:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
These people are just looking for a place to spend 5.3 million tax dollars. How many state police could we fund for that money? North Charleston and Charleston had 70% of the murders in this state last year...would 5.3 million help make those areas safer?
State Law Enforcement Division Chief Robert Stewart claimed it would prevent rapes in the parking garage.
“How many rapes have occurred (at the State House parking garage)?” Sanford asked.
“None,” Stewart said. “How many do we need before we do something about it?”
Gee Mr. Stewart...How many tornadoes have been in the parking garage? How about a tornado warning system down there too? Why wait till one happens?