Air Farce One
By Richard Olivastro
May 5, 2009
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But, no. Due to amateur hour ineptitude, arrogance, or both, citizens were "terrified".
The implications of that reality is one reason why some Americans are dazed and confused, while others chose not to pay any (more) attention. Because, in a post-9/11 world, any plane flying low over any city would be a reason to panic. If people knew about it in advance, there is no reason to panic.
NYPD and the mayor's office were either asleep at the switch or were cowed in face of the Feds. Whoever got initial word in New York should have immediately questioned the FAA directive and immediately escalated to both Police Commission Raymond Kelly and Mayor Michael Bloomberg. In turn, an immediate telephone call from Bloomberg to President Obama should have been made. If Mr. Obama was previously unaware, at that point he would have become aware, and responsible for stopping the flight. But, of course, the public is told that a lower level staff person received the FAA directive and failed to advise Mayor Bloomberg.
President Obama said, "It was a mistake. It will never happen again".
But, Mr. President, why did it happen at all? Who approved the flight? , Who was and who was not told? Who specifically ordered that the public not be told?
Unfortunately, in this case of absent leadership, the answers are likely to be as terrifying as the event itself.
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Richard Olivastro is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, president of Olivastro Communications - an executive leadership development company - and founder of Citizens For Change.
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