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This news release was issued... our people are at the ER right now... shouldn't be anything serious - making sure no broken bones or fractures...

RECALL SUPPORTERS ATTACKED IN SACRAMENTO

PROTEST AT TAXPAYER-FUNDED ANTI-RECALL WORKSHOP TURNS VIOLENT - DAVIS THUGS ATTACK RECALL SUPPORTERS

ATTACK CAUGHT BY FOX NEWS CHANNEL CREW

Charges To Be Filed as Recall Supporters Rushed to Emergency Room

(SACRAMENTO) – Recall Gray Davis supporters were violently attacked a little more than one hour ago by Gray Davis supporters. Those who were assaulted have been taken to a local hospital emergency room in Sacramento.

A protest was underway against taxpayer-funded “Workers Against the Recall” workshops that were being led by a coalition of labor union organizations including the publicly-funded University of California Institute for Labor and Employment (UC ILE). The UC ILE received $4,000,000 of taxpayer’s money in the budget signed by Governor Davis one week ago (Saturday).

Protestors were across the street from the event marching peacefully when Davis supporters rushed across J Street in Downtown Sacramento and began beating recall supporters. Davis thugs also attempted to steal and destroy “YES on RECALL” signs from recall supporters.

“Gray Davis’ anti-recall campaign continues to stoop to new levels. The use of taxpayer money to fight the people’s recall campaign is revolting. The use of violence and physical attacks against recall supporters is disgusting and reprehensible. We call on Governor Davis to save any last shred of decency he has and condemn the use of violence against innocent citizens,” declared Recall Gray Davis spokesman, Joe Wierzbicki who was present at the protest.

Heard a brief sound bite from you on KFBK 1530 AM news but zip coverage from other media. There was absolutely no mention of the union thugs tactics. We'll see how Fox 40 does tonight.

Where were all those hi-tech in-car-cameras to document and arrest the thugs. The original call was dispatched as a 242p.c. complaint. No other details came out. One woman who complained that her access to the hotel was being blocked, turned out not to be a guest anyway. As I rolled up to grab a temorary parking slot, a rookie I didn't know sent me packing. Dang... wish I'd been there when the "proverbial" hit the fan. Glad everyone is okay... but let's not let this be brushed under the rug. I'll check with the sector supervisor to see if I can glean further details.

FOR THE RECORD

There seems to be disagreement over: "Charges To Be Filed as Recall Supporters Rushed to Emergency Room"

I don't like union thugs (WAR- Workers Against Recall) being coached on intimidation tactics at taxpayer expense anymore than our fearless friends who protested their Sheraton workshop today. That said, FOX 40 seems to be puffing up what police view as a non-event make headlines. We have a responsibility to accuracy even if the other side doesn't.

Frankly, the claims from our camp, as observed by officers on scene and in their reports, seem overstated.

Recall proponents didn't brief Sacramento Police that they would be engaging in a protected lawful activity. Had they, the union goons we're so familiar with would have been dealt with by more swift and appropriate action by police.

If the police have it all wrong there's a reason: the "victims" should have made contact with the officers ON THE SPOT, identify the attackers and exercise your lawful citizen's arrest for assault (a cop can't unless he/she saw it happen) The rule of law can be effective if one uses it to their advantage. A lesson for next time perhaps.