and how DiBlasio has opted to bury his head in the sand with the numerous beat-downs and abuse given out to peaceful protesters by the NYPD, I will be shocked and stunned if that becomes a reality here in NYC.

I have to imagine the PBA and Patrick Lynch will battle hard to ensure that won't happen.

Time will tell.

I'm sure that will become a reality in other cities where the police union is nearly as strong as it is here in NYC. Kudos to those cities; hopefully that funding will get reallocated toward education and/or social programs.