Article source for : Carty sends Marines out of Toledo
Another soon to be national embarrasment by our Mayor.
Apparently Carty sent the Marine unit (approximately 200 men and women) who were scheduled to conduct a training exercise in downtown Toledo this weekend, home.
For the first time in awhile I am so stunned I am not sure where to start.
Get the word out more clearly so the citizens are aware. Sure.
But other than that issue, Carty’s method, thought process (assumption) and tactics are incredible, even for him.
This training is essential for the military and beneficial to civilians, to that extent, it does not necessarily hurt to have it unannounced - but once in place some notification is prudent - signs etc.
It seems people forget that we are within 1 hr of two nuclear power plants, several major airports, and the massive natural resources of the great lakes. We should all have at least some concept and familiarity with coordinated military and civilian training in our urban setting.
Economics - $$ — ok, where were these 200+ marines staying, where was their pocket change going off duty, where was their coffee, water, and grub coming from? Yes they are likely largely self contained and supported, but some of that cash would have trickled down. (Let’s see who catches that nugget).
The big picture, home-land security, federal funding impact is yet to been seen.
The national embarrassment I am learning is just part of living in Toledo.
Sadly
The A-Hole