I don't think Bloomberg is a dim bulb. You don't become a multi-billionaire by being one. He knows who commits the crimes in NYC. Gun control and stop-and-frisk are the only politically-feasible ways, in 50% black and Hispanic NYC, to control violent crime. Note that blacks don't just commit violent crime - they also riot in support of violent criminals who are killed by law-abiding citizens or cops, riots during which tens of millions of dollars (or more) of property damage can occur.
I DO NOT need the Government or ANY well meaning individual deciding what is BEST for me.
Obviously you do. Get on the bus and ride to where ever you think it's headed and trust Bloomberg as your driver.