February 22, 2011
Wisconsin Senator ,
Governor Walker has said that he is acting in the best interest of the people of Wisconsin and that he has “heard” the messages of the people. I am one of those people and I don’t believe the governor has heard my voice. Since the Legislative hotline was taken down I have been unable to leave a message about what I want to say to the governor. I am not being heard, my concerns are not being addressed and my questions are not being answered. I am writing to you to say that I hope YOU will hear my message.
The governor has talked about negotiating with the Democrats who have chosen to take the only action available to them in order to have their ideas, concerns and amendments to Senate Bill 11 actually, seriously, legitimately considered in the negotiations. The governor has said it is the Democrats responsibility as legislators to return to Madison in order to approve the bill. He has, however, said over and over again that he will make no concessions – he will make no changes – he will, in essence, not listen to the tens of thousands of Wisconsin citizens who oppose the destruction of workers’ rights. Wisconsin voters did not elect a demigod. They elected someone they hoped would be a leader – a leader who listens, negotiates and builds consensus. They elected someone they hoped would serve the people of the state – all of the people – and that includes public workers!!
People around the country and around the world are watching Wisconsin to see whether this governor and his political party will defend or destroy the rights of the middle class workers throughout the state. I am asking you, Senator, to be strong and independent in your decision to speak out to protect the collective bargaining rights of the workers in Wisconsin. In a democratic society, all voices are heard and considered. I appeal to your better nature to act in a manner that you know to be morally right not simply politically convenient.
Thank you for your willingness to read and consider what I am thinking,
What is happening in Wisconsin is the same as is happening in Indiana but with a different excuse. In Wisconsin the governor is using the budget "deficit" to bust the teachers' union. In Indiana, the governor is using "education reform" to bust the teachers' union. These two governors are typical politicians who will make up any phony excuse they can think up to accomplish their agenda. Pathetic.
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