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November 12, 2007
United Nations Deemed Unsafe for Children
The United Nations is dysfunctional at every level, even physically:
New York City's mayor says the United Nations building is such a hazard that he's threatening to suspend school visits unless conditions inside are fixed by early next year.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg warned that field trips will stop if sprinklers, smoke detectors, exit signs, emergency lighting, alarms that alert the fire department and other safety features aren't put in place by January and March of 2008, the United Nations told FOXNews.com.
The 1950s-era complex is reportedly missing many basic fire protection systems on several floors, according to U.N. Assistant Secretary-General Michael Adlerstein.
A "capital master plan" is underway to bring the building up to code. Its estimated cost is $1.876 billion. I wonder which country will pick up the lion's share of the bill.
If I may propose a more efficient solution:
On a tip from Wiggins.
Posted by Van Helsing at November 12, 2007 2:47 PM
Comments
SHUT'EM DOWN!
Posted by: nanc at November 12, 2007 4:49 PM
