Boycott Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is often described as an "iconic" structure.  It has been featured in many films, videos, photographs, history books etc etc.   There was even an imaginary giant gorilla who climbed it in the famous 1930's "King Kong" movie.  However, the trust that controls the building lacks a moral compass as well as common sense.

The powers that be at the Empire State building were petitioned to light the building gold to bring awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and responded with a NO.  Despite pleas from city officials such as Councilman Vincent Gentile of Brooklyn, the owners of the building refused to budge. 

They did the same in 2010 when they refused to light the building in honor of Blessed Mother Teresa's 100th birthday.  What's troubling is that they light the building in rainbow colors for Gay Pride week, the World Cup, the Lion King Broadway show; they light the building in the flag colors of other nations, an unknown Swedish electronic music group, made last minute lighting of blue for Democrats, and even green for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie which is in theaters now.  Yet they cannot find it in their hearts or mind to light the building gold for Children with Cancer!  This is sickening indeed and shows the priorities of these building owners. 

I call on all with a heart and mind to boycott this building.  Do not buy anything related to it, visit it, or even take photos of it.  It is disturbing to think that these people find it difficult to light a building for children with Cancer.  They obviously have an agenda that does not acknowledge religious figures nor the cause of children with Cancer. 

Luckily, other buildings lit up their facades in gold for Children with Cancer.  If this building is ever attacked by terrorists and no one dies but the building falls instead, we will not miss it. 











Source:

http://www.empirestatebuildingcolors.com/

https://www.facebook.com/yellowandgoldforcole

http://nation.foxnews.com/2014/08/19/empire-state-building-snubs-call-honor-childhood-cancer-research-lights-blue-support-nyc

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rainesford-alexandra/will-the-empire-state-bui_b_5664993.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2723169/Empire-State-Building-owners-light-landmark-blue-lure-Democratic-convention-New-York-wont-honor-childrens-cancer-research.html

http://www.change.org/p/the-empire-state-realty-trust-light-the-the-empire-state-building-yellow-and-gold-for-pediatric-cancer-awareness

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/11/empire-state-building-stands-firm-mother-teresa-ruling/

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/empire-state-building-wont-honor-mother-teresa/

Horror at Empire State Building

A few hours ago, a well dressed man shot Steve Ercolino and then shot at police.  He was killed by them.  Jeffrey Johnson, 58 was a woman's clothes designer who was fired a year ago.  He apparently had issues with Ercolino.  They had a physical confrontation at work and both reported each other.  Johnson is being described as a disgruntled employee who came back to get revenge.

Johnson (pictured on the left) walked up to Ercolino, exchanged words with him and began shooting him.  He walked away then returned to shoot Ercolino a few more times.  A construction worker nearby witnessed this and told police.  The police followed Johnson and ordered him to stop.  He pulled out his gun and apparently shot, but was gunned down by the officers.  Bystanders were hit by the officer's bullets and were taken to nearby hospitals.  None of the injuries are life-threatening.

I pray for all those involved.  Gun violence is getting out of hand.  One can go outside to work, school, or just to get a cup of coffee and can get killed.  It is just scary to think about.  Ironically, this occurred in Mayor Bloomberg's city.  He is a mayor who is vocal on illegal gun possession.  What is interesting here is that Johnson legally owned the gun which was purchased in Florida.  I wonder what will Bloomberg's take on this will be?  Will he demand all guns banned, even if legal?

The human mind is a very fragile thing.  It can snap at any moment and for any reason.  We must be kind to one another.  We must be patient with one another.  What we say or not say, do or not do can have serious effects on a person's psychological health.

Steve Ercolino

Employers must also work to assist employees who are fired or show signs of post traumatic stress disorder.  Being fired and left without assistance can make one feel hopeless, abandoned and can fuel rage.  

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/24/jeffrey-johnson-empire-state-building-shooter_n_1828692.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Cmaing6%7Cdl5%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D196987 http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/profile-a-white-collar-murderer-jeffrey-johnson-called-a-sweet-friendless-man-deserved-a-nice-girlfriend-article-1.1144265