Veterans Object to Governor's Threatened Use of National Guard in Union Dispute

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.votevets.org/news?id=0409

By VoteVets.org | Press Release
PUBLISHED: February 14, 2011

MADISON, WI - Veterans are strongly objecting to Governor Scott Walker's inappropriate threat to activate the National Guard to intimidate state workers, as his administration moves forward with plans to break up workers' unions.

"Maybe the new governor doesn't understand yet - but the National Guard is not his own personal intimidation force to be mobilized to quash political dissent," said Robin Eckstein, a former Wisconsin National Guard member, Iraq War Veteran from Appleton, WI, and member of VoteVets.org. "The Guard is to be used in case of true emergencies and disasters, to help the people of Wisconsin, not to bully political opponents. Considering many veterans and Guard members are union members, it's even more inappropriate to use the Guard in this way. This is a very dangerous line the Governor is about to cross."

According to news reports last week and over the weekend, Governor Walker threatened to mobilize the Wisconsin National Guard to keep any state workers from protesting anti-worker, anti-union proposals he is pushing through the legislature. Included in that proposal is a plan to enact so-called "Right to Work" laws, which would weaken state unions' ability to negotiate.

Founded in 2006, and backed by over 100,000 members, the mission of VoteVets.org is to use public issue campaigns and direct outreach to lawmakers to ensure that troops abroad have what they need to complete their missions, and receive the care they deserve when they get home. VoteVets.org also recognizes veterans as a vital part of the fabric of our country and will work to protect veterans' interests in their day-to-day lives. VoteVets.org is committed to the destruction of terror networks around the world - with force when necessary - to protect America. While non-partisan, the group is the largest progressive organization of veterans in America.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

1. Does anybody know what the "Oath Keepers'" position on this is?

Wait a minute, here it is (directly from their website): "10.We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances."

Hopefully, they might take a stand on this though there is no word from them on this..........yet.

[Joanne98]

3. The Oath Keepers are teabaggers.

[Proud Liberal Dem]

5. This, from their website:

"10.We will NOT obey any orders which infringe on the right of the people to free speech, to peaceably assemble, and to petition their government for a redress of grievances."

I'm sure that that applies to people on both sides. :eyes:
:sarcasm:

[Demoiselle]

2. This is GREAT news.

Thanks! If it weren't for this post and the one on Monarch Butterflies, I'd probably have to soak my head in gin this evening.
Cheers...

[Bandit]

4. I am afraid this is going to take more than talk..

If they (Republicans) win in one state they will attack every state.. Either Unions stand up now or sit the fuck down and shut up forever...

[Judi Lynn]

6. Someone should be able to explain to this P.O.S. being governor is NOT the same

as being King of the Cosmos.

He's trying to drag the country back to the time of the robber barons. He needs to be stopped. Now.

http://www.misspronouncer.com.nyud.net:8090/wisconsin_governors/images/walker_scott.jpg

But he does look so honest, doesn't he? <choke>

http://wkow.images.worldnow.com.nyud.net:8090/images/12106747_BG1.jpg

Bush waged war against state workers throughout
his infestation of the Florida governor's office.

[AsahinaKimi]

7. Does he think he is a King or the Governor ?

Has anyone explained it to him yet?

[aquart]

8. I kinda thought the National Guard threat would backfire.

He doesn't seem to understand who is in the national guard.

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. It's begun folks

the resistance has begun. We have seen signs that we finally are waking up. This is just one more.

And to the actual active duty troops, do surprise me ok, and refuse that order. It has to be widespread though... very wide spread... or mutiny comes to mind.