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67. Cool - Politics USA picks up the story

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Mon Jan 14, 2013, 05:01 PM

Jan 2013

Cool - http://www.politicususa.com/governor-walker-capitol-police-amendment-rights.html

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3 WIS Capitol Police Officers in two squad cars cite 69 year old woman at her home Sunday morning. [View all] Ellipsis Jan 2013 OP

kick samsingh Jan 2013 #1

Must be one of Walker's cost cutting ideas, he is a total loser, preachers kid. Thinkingabout Jan 2013 #2

He's not even the same denomination as his father. His father is a Baptist Scott belongs to some okaawhatever Jan 2013 #25

of course it will never happen to them( or at least they can think that) lunasun Jan 2013 #3

Wisconsin spends $26K on new Capitol police uniforms... $1,279 for gold and silver buttons and caps. Ellipsis Jan 2013 #4

Weren't they only union spared by Walker? What a difference a Repig winning an election makes. freshwest Jan 2013 #5

The police joined our rallies in support reteachinwi Jan 2013 #12

I remember that.. why are they doing this now? It's way out of line. freshwest Jan 2013 #16

Newly hired Chief David Erwin is driving this bus, the police are simply following his dictate. Ellipsis Jan 2013 #20

Just following orders.....weak Magoo48 Jan 2013 #54

That's the same old mantra in America. raouldukelives Jan 2013 #74

I've joined the sing-a-long on occasion reteachinwi Jan 2013 #21

What is the basis for this change of law? The cost of policing? Is it STHU time? freshwest Jan 2013 #28

When Walker first came, he knew there would be protesting after but thought it would subside Ellipsis Jan 2013 #33

Truly disgusting. But I won't hold the police responsible if they were told to cite the protestors, okaawhatever Jan 2013 #22

You could donate to the group that wrote the article Ellipsis Jan 2013 #24

Thanks for that just send donation n/t okaawhatever Jan 2013 #31

I don't fault them so much either - but why are they picking out some and not others? freshwest Jan 2013 #26

...and their workplace as well Ellipsis Jan 2013 #29

Politely punishing them for protesting. Insidious intimidation. freshwest Jan 2013 #30

Thanks for posting this. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #60

The best way to control dissent is to criminalize protestors and have the rest in fear. Walker is okaawhatever Jan 2013 #34

The capital police are for the most part quite cool Ellipsis Jan 2013 #40

My question is, how did they identify this woman? JDPriestly Jan 2013 #58

If nothing else... facial recognition software is now tagged to your Drivers license in WI Ellipsis Jan 2013 #62

Absolutely, from what i've read the laws were changed after all the protests at the Capitol during okaawhatever Jan 2013 #68

K&R nt abelenkpe Jan 2013 #6

I wonder how Chief David Erwin would feel if Jon Stewart, Maddow or Big Ed showed up at his door... Ellipsis Jan 2013 #7

I say all three, in a dark alley while his protection detail is out harrassing old ladies.....n/t okaawhatever Jan 2013 #23

Singing Lands Rep. Taylor on Capitol Police WATCH LIST Ellipsis Jan 2013 #8

Do they even have jurisdiction? LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #9

Apparently they have state wide jurisdiction according to the DOA Ellipsis Jan 2013 #10

It would appear that they like big government when it benefits them. LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #38

You have to have a permit to suggest a song in a sing-along in a publicly owned building? JDPriestly Jan 2013 #11

Absurdia reteachinwi Jan 2013 #14

Not until recently when the DOA created the Wisconsin State Facilities Access Policy, Ellipsis Jan 2013 #15

Agree 100%! nt. appal_jack Jan 2013 #52

This leaves me speechless. dmr Jan 2013 #13

That is the point... regrdless of what your politics are. Ellipsis Jan 2013 #17

Prosecutors dismiss some charges against Capitol protester Ellipsis Jan 2013 #18

I wish they could force Walker to pay the legal costs. LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #41

Poor woman. She's lucky they didn't shoot her dog. It happens often these days. DogPawsBiscuitsNGrav Jan 2013 #19

That is just what I thought. avebury Jan 2013 #61

Ladies and gentlemen: Nevernose Jan 2013 #27

I think the goal is intimidation over tax $. Walker trying to beat protestors into submission. n/t okaawhatever Jan 2013 #36

What the hell is a sing a long? Why was she charged for singing? WTF? nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #32

It's a symbolic representation of a continuous progressive, pro-labor presence at the Capitol Ellipsis Jan 2013 #35

Thank you for the back ground. What was the lady cited for? nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #37

Administrative Code for 2.14(2)(v) Ellipsis Jan 2013 #43

By calling out "sing #25" they said she was a "Leader", ergo she was responsible to obtain a permit. Ellipsis Jan 2013 #45

kick Ellipsis Jan 2013 #65

The Solidarity Singers reteachinwi Jan 2013 #39

Thanks. I guess the OP assumed we knew this. nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #42

Great job in all other respects though. reteachinwi Jan 2013 #46

There's a lot of exposition, hard to know where to start... just wanted to get this lady some press Ellipsis Jan 2013 #47

I appreciate what you are doing. It looks like a case of "freedom of assembly" and needs to go to rhett o rick Jan 2013 #75

Moving! JDPriestly Jan 2013 #63

I have a friend who used to put his amp is his dorm room window & play the Hendrix version of Star okaawhatever Jan 2013 #44

Cops will always try to do anything to justify their jobs bluestateguy Jan 2013 #48

I'm so ashamed of my state lutefisk Jan 2013 #49

At 2'01" she says "It's because of policemen that my husband is dead." KansDem Jan 2013 #50

Free speech has been banned by Squat Wanker and his goon squad. Scuba Jan 2013 #51

...more like the keystone cops. Ellipsis Jan 2013 #56

She will demand a jury trial Lefta Dissenter Jan 2013 #70

Thanks Lefta, can you keep us informed? I'd like to be in the courtroom if possible. Scuba Jan 2013 #71

I will, Scuba. Lefta Dissenter Jan 2013 #72

Thanks for this and ALL you do!!! Scuba Jan 2013 #73

Walker's Pigs. 99Forever Jan 2013 #53

They may have been three good cops, but now they are Lifelong Protester Jan 2013 #55

I'd like to see this go viral as well. Ellipsis Jan 2013 #57

This time I included a photocopy of Tammy Baldwin's Lifelong Protester Jan 2013 #59

+1! uponit7771 Jan 2013 #64

kr HiPointDem Jan 2013 #66

Cool - Politics USA picks up the story Ellipsis Jan 2013 #67

You can donate to help with the legal expenses, too. Lefta Dissenter Jan 2013 #69

"“This is serious. Chalking is a crime.” Gormy Cuss Jan 2013 #76

Those Old Ladies are Deadly 4Q2u2 Jan 2013 #77