Posted on 03/10/2011 7:28:10 AM PST by Jean S
MADISON - State Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says the situation at the Capitol is "unsafe."
Fitzgerald appeared on Newsradio 620 WTMJ's Wisconsin's Morning News. He's concerned about the ability for business to take place inside the Capitol.
"Law enforcement is doing the best they can, but they're just undermanned," Fitzgerald said.
The State Assembly is scheduled to be in session at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. Fitzgerald says that could be tough under current conditions. "They're (officers) are having a very difficult time cleaning out, not only the assembly wing, but the rotunda is still full of protesters."
Assembly Speaker Jeff Fitzgerald is also urging caution. "I have told my members to not enter the building until we get word that it is safe," Fitzgerald told Newsradio 620 WTMJ.
As to whether Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald is concerned about the safety of legislators and staffers, he's quick to say "Absolutely."
"Senators could not move freely through the building, let alone even get in an elevator last (Wednesday) night to get out of the building," Scott Fitzgerald said.
Even with the chaos, Fitzgerald is appreciative of the efforts of law enforcement, saying "They're doing the best they can, but they're just under-manned."
Protesters forced their way into the Capitol following the senate vote Wednesday night. Fitzgerald says many of those protesters had help getting into the building, claiming "When the Democrat staffers opened the windows for protesters to get in...that's not how democracy is supposed to work."
***Mob Rule ***
True democracy, the rule of the mob.
“I am disgusted by the lack of enforcement by these union law enforcement officers.”
It’s getting to the point where we cannot count on LEO’s. The “To Protect and Serve” bullsh!t slogan is a thing of the past.
Obama is lecturing the American people about “bullying” and not saying a word about his union thugs in Wisconsin sending death threats to the pubbies.
What a slime the POTUS is.
“You just need the will to do it.”
Precisely. They’re not willing to use necessary (but not more than necessary) force to restore order.
Colonel, USAFR
They are in free fall.
I think it’s from last night after the vote.
And these same people expect the good people of Wisconsin to voluntarily hand over their children to them.
That's just BS. When you have a situation like this, it's a recipe for a disaster. Suppose someone yells fire, and there's a mass stampede? Suppose the place actually does catch on fire? Suppose passions reach the point where a riot ensues, all in a confined space? The police can easily clear out that building by ordering everyone out, and then start arresting, one at a time, anyone who doesn't comply. Anyone who resists gets slapped with that charge as well. The majority will get the point, and leave on their own volition.
Now, no one will call this unlawful, despicable, and absolutely unAmerican behavior what it is. The contrast is obvious to anyone with eyes or ears!
Senators flee
Capital is not safe for elected officials.
After the health care vote the media went wild after walking through the Tea party. Nothing happened but media went wild.
Please take moment to contact the Governor. Send this to your friends/email list. He needs to know that we are with him.
Email
govgeneral@wisconsin.gov
Mail
Office of Governor Scott Walker
115 East Capitol
Madison WI 53702
Phone
(608) 266-1212
This is the New Civility®
Isn’t it wonderful?
/spit
Yep and yep.
NG looks like the only option left.
CAN WE?
Just tell them that Spongebob is outside handing out free $20 bills and the place will clear out in a minute.
I have sent emails of support and have asked my friends to do the same-—
Let Wisconsin know we support their leaders-—
Please take moment to contact the Governor. Send this to your friends/email list. He needs to know that we are with him.
Email
govgeneral@wisconsin.gov
Mail
Office of Governor Scott Walker
115 East Capitol
Madison WI 53702
Phone
(608) 266-1212
Jesse Jackson is there now....
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