Gov. Walker must think the founding fathers would approve of charging "the people" a little fee, not to mention getting approval from, the government they want to protest. This is one of the most amazing developments in our state yet, and another reason why another year (or three) of the Walker administration is such a bad idea. Again, where are the tea party pocket constitutionalists? They too will have to pay for any counter protests to defend their dictator.
Here's just a short sample of the "new rules" just posted by the folks at blue cheddar:
This DOA policy change is aimed at cracking down on freedoms in the Capitol building ... 22 page DOA policy … effect(ive) January 1st, 2012 after a “two week education period”. Starting with most WTF policy point first:
*No civil legal recourse is available for death, injury, damage or theft of property that a Wisconsin citizen may experience in a state facility. The state and its departments, employees, agents, are “held harmless” for all suits, damages, claims, or other liabilities related to death, injury, damage, or theft of property.
*Helium balloons are not allowed in the Capitol.
*Where a “public area” is can change at any time and the only areas deemed public are the ground and 1st floors of the Capitol.
*All “events” must have a permit but for “spontaneous” events and spontaneous events must occur in response to a “triggering” event which occurred in the previous week or is occurring. Events that are advertised by social media and other means 7 or more days before the event are not “spontaneous”.
For those who are wondering if this will be challenged...
From the S.S.Along facebook page–and I assume this is Chris Reeder writing: “I have been in touch with the ACLU, and am working to obtain legal counsel.Here's an interview by Sly in the Morning with one of the Solidarity Singers:
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