The Truth about Walker's Bill....

I haven't had time to work through the environmental implications of Scott Walker's blitzkrieg bill. As soon as I do, I will let you know.

I will also post a bit about my experience in this whole thing-as someone who was actually on our union's negotiating team as this whole thing came down on us.

But lets start with a few of the facts:

-Scott Walker did not run for office on the idea of destroying public unions. He didn't because he knew (or his handlers knew) that he would have lost the election. Walker attempted to pass this bill with no public discussion-in one week. So any statements made by the Walker side about "democracy" needs to be taken with a grain of salt.

-Unions have agreed to the concessions on benefits that Walker wanted. Walker wants to take away the basic right to organize-a right that Wisconsin has had for 50 years. Few of us would be demonstrating at the Capitol or around the state if it weren't for that.

-The protests in Madison and all over Wisconsin are peaceful, mellow, energetic. Most of the people-by far-are Wisconsinites. But it is inspiring to see demonstrators from other States.

-I will be posting more as I get time.