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FrankRep
03-11-2011, 05:00 PM
18 Republican senators from Wisconsin report getting death threats after passing bill to end collective bargaining for most public workers (http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20110311/WDH0101/303110067/Multimedia-18-GOP-senators-report-getting-death-threats)


Wausau Daily Herald
Mar. 11, 2011



SHEBOYGAN — State Sens. Joe Leibham and Glenn Grothman said they are among as many as 18 Republican senators who received a death threat following their votes to eliminate most collective bargaining powers for public workers.

The threat was sent in an e-mail late Wednesday with the subject, "Death threat!!!! Bomb!!!!" according to a copy of the letter released by Grothman's office. The e-mail also was addressed to Sen. Pam Galloway, R-Wausau.

Grothman, R-West Bend, said the e-mail is the latest example of "a new height in incivility." He said in recent weeks he has received obscene phone calls at all hours of the night, been jostled at the Capitol and has been shouted down during interviews.

"This is another example of the anger which is being spewed by the government unions," Grothman said. "This has been all about intimidating … Republican legislators into bowing to the public unions, and it has only steeled our resolve."


Flashback:


http://thenewamerican.com/images/stories2011/11aFebruary/minneapolisteamstersstrike-t.001.jpg



This article analyzes the history of labor union violence, and how Rep. Capuano's comments are a perfect continuation of this historical truth.


Labor Unions: A History of Murder and Sabotage (http://thenewamerican.com/index.php/history/american/6487-labor-unions-a-history-of-murder-and-sabotage)


Daniel Sayani | The New American (http://thenewamerican.com/)
28 February 2011

Acala
03-11-2011, 05:06 PM
That has been a two-way street.

Zippyjuan
03-11-2011, 05:18 PM
I guess all unions are murdering thugs- especially those pesky teachers.

In the past, thousands of people have been beaten or killed trying to exercise their right to form a union. Violence occured on both sides. Some companies hired their own "private militias" to go after them.

qh4dotcom
03-11-2011, 07:06 PM
So is anyone going to be arrested?

FrankRep
03-11-2011, 08:03 PM
So is anyone going to be arrested?

Wisconsin GOP death threats probed (http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/4248800-418/wisconsin-gop-death-threats-probed.html)

Chicago Sun Times
Mar 11, 2011


The Wisconsin Department of Justice is investigating an e-mail threatening the lives of some Republican state senators.

Justice spokesman William Cosh says the agency is investigating threats from several sources.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald says all threatening messages have been forwarded to Capitol police.

Zippyjuan
03-11-2011, 08:18 PM
Death threats should be taken seriously. What should not be take sersiously is to try to say that the actions of one or even a few represent any entire group.