This is from the article about the attack:

"The sources say Capitol Police Chief Charles Tubbs was notified of the incident. One source says Tubbs came in to meet with the entire Supreme Court about this matter. Tubbs, contacted by Wisconsin Public Radio, declined to comment."

Thry can't comment because it sounds like it is an ongoing investigation.

What's to report? He's not talking, she's not talking, the police aren't involved........just a blind allegation at this point. I still want to know why the beast Abrahamson didn't recuse herself from that case considering the unions which would have been directly affected by that decision, had paid her almost $200,000........Where was the gazette's story about that fun fact??

I wonder why the Gazette hasn't reported this? GOP and Corporate front man for Scotty Walker, Judge Prosser, apparently chokes female justice during argument.

http://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2011/06/25...

Poobah and CP - let's go - you both hit and run, do either of you have anything contructive to say or content to be babies.

pot meet kettle

No, I'm right here if you need me, kaysbrew.

Poobah: Kay runs away from one article when it gets "too hot." She came running to this one, away from another one.

You poobah are a great at spewing as you call it. Are you here just to attack and run?

kaysbrew said, "Unlike Kloppenburg's bought and paid for soul."
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And who would be a better expert than you on incorporeal items like souls and most of the "facts" you spew forth, kaysbrew?

no, nice to see you've discovered natural rights, but to the contrary, dtb is absolutely correct in saying the Constitution grants rights (legal rights). You simply can not correctly say that he is wrong in saying that.

Unlike Kloppenburg's bought and paid for soul. I thought mouse was Prosser's partner

*no, have you heard of the Constitution? It's full of rights granted to the citizens by the Government. Try reading it sometime.*

Utterly, utterly incorrect. Why don't you brush up on what a natural right is vs. a legal right.

LOL

Dusty,
I totally agree that the judiciary has become too politicized. Just look at the ninth circuit court out west. Their liberal judgements are outrageous.
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Feel free to offer both sides of the story if you are trying to make a valid point.

If there is anyone out there that still believes that the judiciary is a non-biased, non-partisan interpreter of laws and the constitution, you'd better think again. Like Bush v. Gore, where the U.S. Supreme Court handed a presidential election to George Bush, this is another extreme example of right-wing judicial activism. Now, with unlimitied secret campaign contributions approved by the U.S. Supreme Court, wealthy donors and corporations are free to stack the Court with right-wing extremists like Clarence Thomas who will rule along party lines in violation of their pledge to judge impartially and above the political fray. It's sad but true that neither the Supreme Court of Wisconsin nor the United States is an impartial, unbiased body that can be trusted to rule according to the law.

dtb you’re confused on the constitution. It declares what the government can't do to you, that’s where it becomes your right; it is not the government giving it to you. As with all rights, there are limitations. You have the ability to walk into the middle of a church during service and scream at the top of your lungs how you think religion is bad, but you have no right to do that even though you have a right to free speech. You have the right to freedom of religion but that doesn't give you the right to stop work anytime you wish and practice it without being fired. Limitations on the original rights have existed for years just like other laws granting extended "rights" later have limitations and can be changed as the laws are changed.

no, have you heard of the Constitution? It's full of rights granted to the citizens by the Government. Try reading it sometime.

Really orange, some of the posters here really believe that if public employees, school teachers and manual labor union workers collect a paycheck and benefits - they must not care about their jobs or "the children." With all the people out of work they figure - hire someone who cares. (Todays' Sound Off stupidity)

Air traffic controllers, for example, can bargain over wages under a 1996 law that granted full bargaining rights to a number of federal workers covered under the Federal Aviation Administration, said Kate Bronfenbrenner, a labor expert at Cornell University.

Some also point to the U.S. Postal Service, which has nearly 600,000 career employees, most (but not all) of whom have collective bargaining rights for pay and benefits.

"The American Federation of Government Employees, also stressed that federal employees do have collective bargaining rights over working conditions. And that's an important right. It affects vacation time, work hours, safety issues -- all sorts of things important to workers."

Under Gov. Walker's plan, collective bargaining for state workers would be limited to base pay rate (and raises would generally be limited by the rate of inflation).

Is it illegal for TEACHERS to make money ??Duh !

That's exactly what we intend to do, hardin724.

Clairty: It sure is funny then how all of the news media report how many billions of dollars the corporations are making. And their CEO's. Maybe you haven't read any of those articles lately.

Recall Walker and his cronies. Vote Ryan out.

*the governor’s plan to strip most public workers of their collective bargaining rights*

There is no such thing as the RIGHT to collectively bargain. It is a privilege granted by the government ergo it can be REVOKED by said government.

The government can neither strip you of your RIGHTS nor can it grant RIGHTS.

I with the media would get the simplest of things correct.

non-grata.....I have no expectation of receiving a check from our state government--although that would be a welcomed surprise! What I meant is that I do anticipate tax rates not having to be raised nearly as much after this legislation is implemented as they most definitely would have been without it........

916 you seem to under the illusion that the money will be coming back to you. since when did the government ever give money back?

The voters of Wisconsin must send a very strong message to elected officials telling them if you don't listen to, represent, and protect the people the people will fire you. Isn't that what we did in the last election? How soon we forget.

Skinnypuppy.......that lost revenue won't even be a blip on the radar, considering that money originates from the taxpayers who live in those same communities. Instead of a small group of public employees spending that money, a much larger group of taxpayers will be able to retain a little more of their money to spend as they see fit in those same communities........

Well, won't it be interesting to hear the private secotr whiners when the public sector employees stop spending that 8-10% reduction in take-home pay at the "private sector" businesses? At some point, it will have an impact that won't immediately be felt in Janesville - but it will come...less money circulating in the businesses. Saddest part is the idea that a referedum will have to be passed for public sectors employees to get a pay raise over something like 1%-anyone else have to rely on the voters for their pay raise? I certainly wouldn't want to have to count on the "benevolence" of the people in this town for my pay.

What's depressing bebe, is that the Legislators broke their own rules but according to the Republican Supreme Court, Legislators are responsible for creating law. Based on that standard, the legislature can make up the rules as they go. In that case, what's the point of having any rules? The Republicans insist on shielding from view much of what is contained in the budget bill. What are they afraid of? There was plenty of time to pass the budget by following the proper procedures that has served BOTH parties well for many years. I would not support Democrats using the same tactics to pass whatever legislation they proposed either. Based on this ruling there is nothing to stop Democrats from using the same abusive tactics to pass their legislation. The biggest losers in the Supreme Court ruling are "we, the people".

Clarity: I made the questions simple. You never answer them. You just answer my question with a question of your own. That is not an answer. This was pointed out quite awhile ago on another blog by another poster. You are still doing it.

"“we’ve done the best we can ... It looks like we’ve lost.”
That about sums it up boys and girls.

The end of public sector unions. Without money the union withers. With everyone in these unions loosing 10% - 12% of gross pay, after watching their union scramble to preserve themselves without regard to the members, I would be surprised if 10% of the members continue to pay dues now that it is voluntary.

TCB, theft of public property seems to be an overreach. I also doubt the SCOTUS will hear this since it deals with the alledged violation of a state law and is not a US Constitutional issue.

I'm sorry Gazette, but your paper version reads on the subheadline, "State Supreme Court sides with GOP on anti-union law". That sounds so slanted. How about "State Supreme Court reverses activist judge's decision." or "State Supreme Court rules based on law." or "State Supreme Court brings pro-taxpayer law into effect."

I'm glad this law was upheld. Judge Sumi had no business making a ruling on it in the first place. If the Democratic senators wanted to be heard on this, they should have stayed in the state instead of running like children.

A victory for all Wisconsinites!

Something to keep in mind, and this not only is huge for Walker and WI elected Republicans, but state legislatures and Republicans all across the country fighting union collective bargaining, overreach and theft of private property. Maybe the US Supremes will hear this case...but I doubt it.

Is it okay with some of you posting on here then, that Walker is giving so much to the big corporations, and taking away from Wisconsin citizens? Don't you think big corporations have enought wealth? Don't you think there has been enough damage and corruption done by the big corporations?

Why does it seem every report regarding the bill focuses on the employee paying more for health insurance and contributing toward their retirement? I haven't heard ANY public employees complain about that, in fact from what I've read and heard they're okay with it if it means saving jobs. However, in the public sector unions protect the employees from the employer (the government). By stripping these employees of collective bargaining rights they are no longer protected and could be subjected to reduced benefits, higher costs of benefits, lower compensation, among other things. Who will be protecting these employees from the government? Again, if any working sector needs the protection of unions its the public sector. This is a giant leap toward overworked public employees working for minimum wage as every governor will cut spending and benefits for public employees. I have a hard time seeing any employee risking his or her life to protect Wisconsin citizens for $8 an hour. Not only does Governor Walker need to be recalled, so do the Fitzgeralds, and other legislative parties. The voters of Wisconsin must send a very strong message to elected officials telling them if you don't listen to, represent, and protect the people the people will fire you. And quite honestly, unless these officials are self employed I would say good luck finding a job in the private sector after your term expires or you are recalled because your actions speak volumes louder than your empty promises and lies.

Did the Gazette just change the title of this article from polarizing to controversial? Afraid a bias was showing?

Can't wait for Eyster's grand retort! (sarcasm)

Well isn't that special. We have the best State Supreme Court Republican money can buy.

Just left the Millwaukee Journal postings and it was easily 3 to 1 in support of the union law. I guess the silent majority is speaking up.

@kilgore, here's the link.
http://www.jsonline.com/polls/123861119....

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel poll now shows 70% favor the supremes ruling. That's a liberal paper in a liberal city. It is probably higher statewide.

What bothers me most about all of this, is that those people that belong to unions think no one exists except them. I feel like they think - my life doesn't count because I don't belong to a union. Everyone keeps talking about rights, what about all of us that don't belong to union? We still have rights and those rights are guaranteed by the constitution. I haven't ever read anything about unions in the constitution.

916WI, if you want a good laugh read her entire comments, what a classic. She complains of partisanship while 95% of her comments are all based in partisan language not the law. Very interesting.

http://www.wicourts.gov/sc/opinion/Displ...

Neener Neener Neener

This quote is classic, "In a fiery dissent, Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson wrote that justices hastily reached the decision and the majority "set forth their own version of facts without evidence. They should not engage in this disinformation."

Abrahamson also said a concurring opinion written by Justice David Prosser — a former Republican speaker of the Assembly — was "long on rhetoric and long on story-telling that appears to have a partisan slant."
Abrahamson slamming Prosser for a potential "partisan slant"?!? Uhhhhh--Shirley didn't you happily accept almost $200,000 from the unions which will be directly affected by this legislation? You don't think that a couple of hundred thousand provided you with your own "slant"? What a hypocrite.......and a beastly looking one at that!

The good guys win again....

Actually your wrong what the Supreme states will be the conclusion to this story. This particular subject is a good example of how Democrats & Unions get a little carried away! Think of the damage you have caused to public property and all the time you have wasted. Who do you think has to pay for all that? You folks remind me of a bunch of children crying until you get your way well the world doesn't work like that!

I am so glad Governor Walker is taking action against Unions because their corrupt ways have existed far too long. Bring the taxes down and stop this tax hell once and for all!!

This article states: "The court also rejected arguments that Republicans violated Wisconsin's open meetings law."

That is not entirely true. The court determined that the legislature is not bound by open meetings law. Although they both have the same outcome there is a big difference in the two.