We are angry and very disappointed by the “power grab” that took place in Madison a few days ago.
Assembly Robin Vos has defended his actions (i.e. responded to protesting Democrats) by saying, “You are so grossly exaggerating the words of this bill and it makes me sick.” Really? People’s reactions to this unprecedented, immoral act made him sick? Disgusting.
Various Republicans, including Vos and Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald, have maintained that this action was necessary to balance the imbalance of executive branch power. They had eight years to do this under Gov. Walker IF that was their true intention. We think not. They only decided on this action once they learned that Tony Evers and Josh Kaul were elected.
They called a special session, told the Democratic caucus to be there at 1 p.m. and the Republicans strolled in at 9:51 p.m. This is so wrong. How do you create an atmosphere of trust and respect by starting out with shenanigans like that? Then in the dark of night, they passed their bill.
We have no doubt this will go to litigation and how much money will that cost us all to reverse this irresponsible behavior? Things in Madison need to change.
Bill and Sandi Moore
Iola