Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Belongs in the Fireplace
New York’s new Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act was probably hatched in Albany “fireplaces” and it should be returned to one for disposal.
Completed in 1899, New York’s State Capitol Building, located in Albany, is a stunning structure of magnificence. The famous “Million Dollar Staircase” serves as the building’s architectural centerpiece.
The ornate Senate chamber has a richly carved golden oak dome ceiling with deep “pockets” or recesses creating an acoustically perfect chamber for debate. At the back of the chamber, there are two large fireplaces, each with openings six feet high. Originally used as sources of heat, they soon lost their purpose as more modern methods of heating the building evolved.
As the old saying goes, politics is like sausage-making, you really don’t want to know how things get done. As those fireplaces were no longer needed for heat, they were soon discovered to be perfect alcove-like retreats serving as quiet meeting places for Senators to step into and discuss their issues without being overheard in the main chamber.
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