You want our union bosses out of government? How about you take corporation out too.

[bezzman845]

I'm sick of hearing from the Republicans of Wisconsin saying that the union bosses our fueling our recall efforts, and saying that all we want is the unions back into our government, while they are accepting millions for out of state corporations.

Sure, ALF-CIO, AFSCME, ACLU, and others are supporting our efforts, but Koch Industries, Wal-Mart, the Bradley Foundation, and other anti-union and anti-democracy are giving millions, even billions to Walker and his clown party.

I can understand what they mean, get these huge organizations out of government, but shouldn't they do that same? It's hypocrisy to allow corporations to control our government, but not let the middle class have their say.

This should be something we focus on this just as much as we do on the recall and other proposals by Walker. The fight to remove corporate personhood will be long and consuming, but the final results will be worth it.

[Scuba]

1. Remember, Unions destroyed America ...

Remember, Unions destroyed America by creating weekends, 40-hour work weeks, overtime pay, safe working conditions, and they even denied children the right to work in factories like God intended.

[roody]

2. I do not understand what they mean.

Workers have a right to be represented by a union.

[AllyCat]

3. I do not believe Unions are the same as corporations

Unions are representative and democratic. Each one represents thousands of workers (for some tens of thousands). Corporations only represent their boards, CEOs, and the 1%. They are not democratic. Workers VOTE for unions to be there and to represent them. I'm just not cool with equating the two. It is amazing how many of my union brothers and sisters believe the "union money and influence in politics" bit.


Welcome to DU!

[Yon_Yonson]

4. Here’s a crazy idea

Citizens, unions and corporations should all have a seat at the governing table with equal input. The politicians should work to create a level playing field so decisions are based on the betterment of the United States of America.

I shall call it social responsibility for all!