What a time to kill the State Fair? In this economy, what was needed more than anything in Milwaukee was the State Fair, a sure money maker and great escape from Fitzwalkerstan. But, after the violent fighting and roving mod of thugs, the adults punted:
New rules were implemented requiring that all people under 18 entering the fairgrounds after 5 p.m. be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian over the age of 21.
An outrageously ridiculous overreaction and a State Fair killer. This will not help set any attendance records. When I lived in Milwaukee, all I needed was an excuse not to go, just one. It looks like Milwaukee just gave a lot of current and future fair goers that one excuse to pass on the event. But the needless power play by Gov. Walker sending in the State Police? Milwaukee can't handle this?
jsonline: In addition, Gov. Scott Walker ordered the State Police to help keep order.
Cullen Werwie, Walker's spokesman, said the governor made the decision after reviewing the events from Thursday night, in which at least 24 people were arrested. "We will continue to evaluate the situation and make any adjustments necessary to ensure a successful and safe event. We will be doing everything in our power to ensure that parents feel that it is safe to bring their children to the world's best fair," Werwie said in a statement.
Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn also promised additional police protection at the fair and other weekend activities around the city. The fair's entire police staff of 80 was on the job Saturday. Visitors Saturday said the additional police presence was comforting.
What would have made it better is if the 'Groids were banned from the State Fair in the first place.
ReplyDeleteYou reap what you sow.