Well, I'm not from New Jersey nor do I live in a city where this type of thing has been experienced, but I feel like replying with my thoughts anyway...
I think it was an incredibly stupid move for the governor to do. Especially on the July 4th weekend. Doing something like that could cause the city to go bankrupt or fall deep into debt. Closing state parks and casinos on the eve of a national holiday cannot possibly bring profit to the state. How Corzine thought this was some brilliant idea? I haven't a darn clue. One thing's for sure - trusting political decisions doesn't always come out in the favor of the public.
For example, in my city the mayor is planning on placing a road cutting across Elm street next to the public schools. This will create a four-way intersection and "supposedly" increase the flow, yet decrease traffic jams. The problem with this is that not only is the road going to be built at an awkward and narrow angle (actually cutting through my grandparents' property...they weren't exactly pleased about that), but the four-way intersection will only take up more time during school hours, plus the addition of a new walking/biking trail on the side of Elm Street only makes the roads more narrow and compact.
So yeah...politics can be pretty stupid sometimes IMO. XD; I hope things work out for those in New Jersey and other places being affected by these decisions to shut down income industries and such.. :x
~Kelsey