Oppressing the Oppressed

For John, BLUF:  New York City Mayor doing bad while doing good.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Bill de Blasio, Populist, Unleashes Police Power on Take-Out Delivery Guys

From Slate and Reporter Henry Grabar, 20 October 2017.

Here is the lede plus one:

Imagine a citywide policy that could reduce the incomes of the poor, worsen traffic congestion, make living in a city more expensive and less convenient, and fine small businesses.  It would be a remarkable achievement, putting the limited power of urban governance to maximum bad effect.

Well, congratulations to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on hitting the stupid-policy quadfecta with his announcement on Thursday of a crackdown on electronic bicycles, or e-bikes.

It is Slate dumping on His Honor the Mayor.  Slate.

Hat tip to the InstaPundit.

Regards  —  Cliff