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De Blasio blasts 9/11 truther ballot initiative

Bill de Blasio Bill de Blasio is no fan of the 9/11 truth movement. Photo: Associated Press
Andrew J. Hawkins
July 10, 2014 4:32 p.m.

Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday denounced an effort by an off-shoot of the 9/11 truth movement to force the city to investigate the collapse of 7 World Trade Center during the terrorist attack 13 years ago.

"From what I've heard it's absolutely ridiculous," a peeved Mr. de Blasio said in response to a reporter's question. "And it's inappropriate, after all the suffering that went on 9/11 and since. It seems to be this is a very insensitive and inappropriate action."

The so-called High Rise Safety Initiative, a group of 9/11 conspiracy theorists who reject the government's explanations for the collapse of 1, 2 and 7 World Trade Center, recently submitted tens of thousands of petition signatures to force a question onto the November ballot, as reported by Crain's. They hope to give voters the chance to compel the city to investigate the collapse of 7 WTC, which they consider to be suspicious.

The ballot initiative would have to be confirmed by the City Council first, and Mr. de Blasio said Thursday that it was his hope the council would reject the measure.

"I believe the City Council will share our view that this should never be on the ballot," he said, with Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito nodding in agreement beside him.

In 2009, the city successfully challenged in court an attempt to include a referendum on the ballot calling for an investigation into 7 WTC's collapse. But even if the council rejects this latest effort, the High Rise Safety Initiative could still put its question to voters by collecting enough signatures.

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NYC CAN

Today at 6:57 PM

http://highrisesafetynyc.org/ July 10, 2014

A Message from Bob McIlvaine and Ted Walter:

Dear Friends,

Last week we took the first giant step toward requiring the City of New York to investigate the collapse of WTC 7 as well as any future high-rise collapses.

We submitted over 67,000 petition signatures, more than double the requisite 30,000 signatures, thanks to you and your generous support.

Bob McIlvaine, Ted Walter and 67,192 petition signatures.

Now, with all eyes on us including Mayor De Blasio and the New York City Council, the next step is to submit another petition with at least 33,000 signatures that will ensure our initiative is placed on the November 4, 2014 ballot. Already the Mayor and the City Council Speaker are moving to have the City Council vote down our proposal so that it does not appear before the voters. But we can override their veto by submitting the second petition on September 4th.

After three days of gathering signatures for the second petition, we have amassed nearly 5,000 signatures. But we cannot go any further until we raise more funds and reach our ultimate fundraising goal of $250,000 by July 25th. Right now we are $57,000 away from that goal.

It's Now or Never and You Decide

This is a now-or-never moment for what may be our best opportunity ever to bring about a new investigation into the collapse of WTC 7 and spark unprecedented public dialogue. We are asking you to dig deep, particularly those who have not yet contributed, and also help spread the word to everyone you know. Thousands of donations and months of hard work have paved the way for you to make the difference at the time when it matters most. That time is now.

Please go to http://highrisesafetynyc.org/ today and give what you can.