Newark Mayor Rescues Neighbor From Fire

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•16 • Apr 13, 2012

Newark, NJ mayor Cory Booker was treated for smoke inhalation and second-degree burns after rescuing his elderly neighbor from a burning house. What do you think?

“Ouch. That's not going to play well with the arsonist vote come election season.”
Gina Allen –
Systems Analyst
“Man, all my lame mayor does is fund a fire department so he doesn't have to get his hands dirty.”
Frank Davis –
Hand Tufter
“Big whoop. My mayor recycles. I've seen it.”
Steve Cassidy –
Unemployed

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