Gennaro criticizes ASPCA testimony as opinion-based

Councilmember Gennaro has questions.

Yeah, I want to tell this panel, everyone talks about how congested Manhattan is.

The population of Manhattan is 1.6 million people.

In 1950, it was 2 million.

And the cars used to be a lot stinkier.

Lead it gas.

So there goes that argument.

And regarding the ASPCA, now I understand it's just like a whole lobbying thing.

But once upon a time, you were out there.

And you were where the, you know, you were like in the park, you were in the stables all the time.

And I think your people just got like bored of not finding anything.

And so, you know, and so you've, and also,

As an animal rights organization, you know, I'll say this again.

I mean, have you done anything about like the Japanese you?

Are you concerned about that?

It's toxic to all animals.

But yet I'm sure you guys haven't made a peep about that.

And so, and...

Anyway, I don't have a high opinion of the ASPCA.

What you've given us here is not fact, but it's simply your opinion.

And so I guess my question is, where do you get off?

Where do you get off?

Just coming here.

Your testimony is like your personal opinion, which I guess you're allowed, but you're representing an organization.

If you were here by yourself, I'd say, fine, voice any opinion you want.

But you come here and you just give us your own personal opinion.

I don't know if that's ASPCA policy.

You spout things without any kind of backup.

And this is why people are sick of the ASPCA.

Council member, they're allowed to testify to what they want on this issue.

You can't question that.

If you have a question specific to what they do as an organization,

That's fine.

Otherwise, I'm not going to allow it.

I made my point.

I'm good.

I'd like to answer about leaded gasoline.

No, no, no.

I'm not asking you a question.

I don't want to back and forth.

I'm not asking you a question.

You raised the issue.

I'm not asking you a question.

All right.

Time is out.

That's it.

So thank you to this panel.

Really appreciate your testimony.