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okaawhatever

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68. Absolutely, from what i've read the laws were changed after all the protests at the Capitol during

Mon Jan 14, 2013, 07:19 PM

Jan 2013

the Walker recall. When I read the statute it did mention "by more than 4 people". It seems clear that Walker installed his former bodyguard there as the new head of capitol police to repress speech and dissent. To me that shows that the Capitol police had previously been reasonable and/or unwilling to carry out policies Walker thought he should. I wish the district attorney would stop dropping these charges. They need to be adjudicated so that they may be found unconstitutional. I think continually issuing citations using armed police at your home/place of work and then dropping the charges is it's own form of abuse of authority.

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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