https://freerepublic.com/tag/tombarret/ en-us Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:18:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2317442/posts   Milwaukee, WI Mayor Tom Barrett was leaving the WI state fair on Saturday night when he heard a woman scream for help.  Barrett began calling 911, at which point the suspect turned on Barrett and began beating him with a metal pipe.  The suspect then fled, and Barrett was taken to a local hospital.  Barrett was listed in stable condition at the hospital, and police are seeking the suspect.  The woman was unharmed. I would like to start by offering my best wishes for a speedy recovery to Mayor Barrett.  His willingness to come to the aid of a stranger,... Examiner https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2317442/posts#comment Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:18:41 GMT