Out-of-state
anti-government zealots are bankrolling a rally at the State Capitol on Wednesday, Oct.
17. Their goal is to provide cover for
Assembly Republicans who are preventing adoption of
This
is why people who understand the real consequences of failing to finish a budget will also
come to the Capitol on Oct. 17. We will remind
the zealots of reality. Failure to finish the
budget will mean real cuts for real people and real pain.
10
a.m.
First wave of
participants arrive at the Capitol and come to the rotunda to join the ongoing state
employee budget vigil that has been a constant presence during the budget delay. Vigil participants walk slowly and quietly, a
constant reminder that citizens are watching their elected officials and expect them to do
their jobs. Make sure to visit your senator
and representative. You can identify your
legislators at http://waml.legis.state.wi.us.
10:30
a.m.
News
conference in Senate Parlor. Real
people talk about how
not having a budget will cause real
cuts and real
pain. Participants in the expanded vigil are welcome to
come to the Senate Parlor and watch the news conference.
11:45
a.m.
Participants
mass on the square at
Noon
Participants
create perimeter around the Anti-Reality Rally – keeping a respectful distance while
providing a peaceful, quiet, non-verbal welcome to reality.
12:30
p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Participants
resume the vigil, returning indoors as the numbers recede.
Office visits continue.
Transportation is available from various points across the state. For more information, go to: www.wseu-sepac.org