Really, I have to agree with MJS columnist Daniel Bice on this one:(MJS)
On the campaign Web site, Shaw starts with the most egregious case, in which a guy sued a restaurant for giving him a well-done steak when he had ordered it medium well. The man - who also sued the town board members, the police department and the police chief - asked for $55,000 in damages.
Seriously folks, the lawyer representing the burnt steak case, is running for mayor of Milwaukee.
Good grief, $55,000 for burnt steak.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
2008 Presidential race: Getting ugly
If you are interested in a knock down, drag out Presidential primary, you are in for a treat.
Now the Clinton campaign is bringing Obama's drug use into the Presidential race(AP):
I still find it amazing that as Democrats sling mud at each other, they still manage to blame the Republicans for it.
Now the Clinton campaign is bringing Obama's drug use into the Presidential race(AP):
Shaheen, an attorney and veteran organizer, said much of Obama's background is unknown and could be a problem in November 2008 if he is the Democratic nominee. He said Republicans would work hard to discover new aspects of Obama's admittedly spotty youth.
"It'll be, 'When was the last time? Did you ever give drugs to anyone? Did you sell them to anyone?'" said Shaheen, whose wife, Jeanne, is the state's former governor and is running for the U.S. Senate next year.
"There are so many openings for Republican dirty tricks. It's hard to overcome," Shaheen said.
Huh? How did the Republicans get dragged into this?I still find it amazing that as Democrats sling mud at each other, they still manage to blame the Republicans for it.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Pelosi- $16,000 in taxpayer money for flowers
H/T Todd @ The Right Side of Wisconsin
This stuff will infuriate you, these are our tax dollars at work-
House members get $555,000,000 a year to spend on travel expenses, entertaining and staff members
Pelosi spent $16,058 on flowers this year.( Hastert spent nothing on flowers)
Pelosi spent over $60,000 on travel expenses( Hastert spent $1,700)
Pelosi has 51 staff members(Hastert had 35 staff members)
Pelosi spent $10,000 for a speech writer for one single speech.
We all expect additional costs with the transition from Republicans to Democrats, but this is ridiculous.
Folks, we only have 435 members of the House- they have given themselves $555 million. Some is for staff members and I understand that, but a majority of this money is not spent on staff.
So, this is our new Democrat controlled fiscally conservative Congress?
This stuff will infuriate you, these are our tax dollars at work-
House members get $555,000,000 a year to spend on travel expenses, entertaining and staff members
Pelosi spent $16,058 on flowers this year.( Hastert spent nothing on flowers)
Pelosi spent over $60,000 on travel expenses( Hastert spent $1,700)
Pelosi has 51 staff members(Hastert had 35 staff members)
Pelosi spent $10,000 for a speech writer for one single speech.
We all expect additional costs with the transition from Republicans to Democrats, but this is ridiculous.
Folks, we only have 435 members of the House- they have given themselves $555 million. Some is for staff members and I understand that, but a majority of this money is not spent on staff.
So, this is our new Democrat controlled fiscally conservative Congress?
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
It is slippery out there!
I left for work about 30 minutes ago and turned back around. Not safe out there, folks.
It would be nice if some salt trucks got out, but I did not see a one.
However, I did come across a accident already.
So, I turned around and went back home.
Stay safe!
Edited to add... at work and alive!
Seriously folks, stay home.
It would be nice if some salt trucks got out, but I did not see a one.
However, I did come across a accident already.
So, I turned around and went back home.
Stay safe!
Edited to add... at work and alive!
Seriously folks, stay home.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Blog Talk Radio- Jessica McBride
Last week, Jessica McBride started her own Blog Talk Radio.
You can download the show from here.
It is very cool- you can actually call in.
You can download the show from here.
It is very cool- you can actually call in.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Everyone bow to King Steinbrink, Pleasant Prairie Village President
Recently someone asked my why John Steinbrink is still in the state legislature. The guy does very little in the legislature.
I told the truth.
John Steinbrink is King and he runs the village of Pleasant Prairie.
He is the President of the village board and what he says goes.
Surrounding and protecting Steinbrink are his minions on the village board.
The moment anyone criticizes Steinbrink, his minions fly into action. Immediately defending his actions.
Well, Steinbrink is up to his usual tricks and the Kenosha News is calling him on it again.
This time it is about John Steinbrink's exemption from the Clean Water Utility fees.
Mysteriously, Steinbrink owns at least 205 acres of land and 195 acres are exempt from the exorbitant fee. (some folks pay upwards of $100 a month)
Steinbrink's minions flew into action when they heard this story was coming out, immediately stating that the law stated that agricultural land is exempt.
Unfortunately, that is not necessarily true. According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau , the law does not state a specific exemption for agricultural property. Read the letter from the LFB here.
The Kenosha News goes so far as to state that it could be open to interpretation.
Magically, the John Steinbrink and his buddies have interpreted this to mean that most of Steinbrink's land is not subject to the exorbitant fees that everyone else is subject to.
Quite a coincidence, huh?
Reminds me of another coincidence not too many years ago, where Steinbrink made well over a million dollars after his land was rezoned and sold to WisPark. Coincidently, Steinbrink is the person to appoint members to the zoning commission. They coincidently rezoned it so Steinbrink made millions.
Speaking of coincidences, guess who is in charge of administering the Clean Water Utility in Pleasant Prairie?
That would be Prince Steinbrink Jr., John Steinbrink's son.
Quite a coincidence, huh?
The normal course of action by the Steinbrink crew, when these types of things pop up in the Kenosha News, is to lash out at the Kenosha News and scream that the paper is not being fair.
Come on, folks.
How many coincidences should the Kenosha News reporters and the regular folks overlook before these things are no longer a coincidence?
How much can reasonable people be expected to overlook before they start questioning their leaders?
As far as challenging Steinbrink's positions of power as the Village President and as State Representative, be prepared for the fight of your life. John Steinbrink and his minions will attempt to destroy you. Just ask the last two fellows that ran against him.
Speaking of the last two fellows that ran against him, one of them was actually declared the winner. Yippee! Steinbrink had been defeated. Of course, about an hour after being defeated, someone "found" an extra 100 votes for Steinbrink. John Steinbrink was then declared the winner.
Just a coincidence, I am sure.
I told the truth.
John Steinbrink is King and he runs the village of Pleasant Prairie.
He is the President of the village board and what he says goes.
Surrounding and protecting Steinbrink are his minions on the village board.
The moment anyone criticizes Steinbrink, his minions fly into action. Immediately defending his actions.
Well, Steinbrink is up to his usual tricks and the Kenosha News is calling him on it again.
This time it is about John Steinbrink's exemption from the Clean Water Utility fees.
Mysteriously, Steinbrink owns at least 205 acres of land and 195 acres are exempt from the exorbitant fee. (some folks pay upwards of $100 a month)
Steinbrink's minions flew into action when they heard this story was coming out, immediately stating that the law stated that agricultural land is exempt.
Unfortunately, that is not necessarily true. According to the Legislative Fiscal Bureau , the law does not state a specific exemption for agricultural property. Read the letter from the LFB here.
The Kenosha News goes so far as to state that it could be open to interpretation.
Magically, the John Steinbrink and his buddies have interpreted this to mean that most of Steinbrink's land is not subject to the exorbitant fees that everyone else is subject to.
Quite a coincidence, huh?
Reminds me of another coincidence not too many years ago, where Steinbrink made well over a million dollars after his land was rezoned and sold to WisPark. Coincidently, Steinbrink is the person to appoint members to the zoning commission. They coincidently rezoned it so Steinbrink made millions.
Speaking of coincidences, guess who is in charge of administering the Clean Water Utility in Pleasant Prairie?
That would be Prince Steinbrink Jr., John Steinbrink's son.
Quite a coincidence, huh?
The normal course of action by the Steinbrink crew, when these types of things pop up in the Kenosha News, is to lash out at the Kenosha News and scream that the paper is not being fair.
Come on, folks.
How many coincidences should the Kenosha News reporters and the regular folks overlook before these things are no longer a coincidence?
How much can reasonable people be expected to overlook before they start questioning their leaders?
As far as challenging Steinbrink's positions of power as the Village President and as State Representative, be prepared for the fight of your life. John Steinbrink and his minions will attempt to destroy you. Just ask the last two fellows that ran against him.
Speaking of the last two fellows that ran against him, one of them was actually declared the winner. Yippee! Steinbrink had been defeated. Of course, about an hour after being defeated, someone "found" an extra 100 votes for Steinbrink. John Steinbrink was then declared the winner.
Just a coincidence, I am sure.
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
I know that I have seen this before in a email a couple of years ago. I received it again and thought I would post it:
Tax his land,
> Tax his wage,
> Tax his bed in which he lays.
> Tax his tractor,
> Tax his mule,
> Teach him taxes is the rule.
> Tax his cow,
> Tax his goat,
> Tax his pants,
> Tax his coat.
> Tax his ties,
> Tax his shirts,
> Tax his work,
> Tax his dirt.
> Tax his tobacco,
> Tax his drink,
> Tax him if he tries to think.
> Tax his booze,
> Tax his beers,
> If he cries,
> Tax his tears.
> Tax his bills,
> Tax his gas,
> Tax his notes,
> Tax his cash.
> Tax him good and let him know
> That after taxes, he has no dough.
> If he hollers,
> Tax him more,
> Tax hi m until he's good and sore.
> Tax his coffin,
> Tax his grave,
> Tax the sod in which he lays.
> Put these words upon his tomb,
> 'Taxes drove me to my doom!'
> And when he's gone,
> We won't relax,
> We'll still be after the inheritance TAX!!
> Accounts Receivable Tax
> Building Permit Tax
> CDL License Tax
> Cigarette Tax
> Corporate Income Tax
> Dog License Tax
> Federal Income Tax
> Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
> Fishing License Tax
> Food License Tax
> Fuel Perm it Tax
> Gasoline Tax
> Hunting License Tax
> Inheritance Tax
> Inventory Tax
> IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax),
> IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax),
> Liquor Tax,
> Luxury Tax,
> Marriage License Tax,
> Medicare Tax,
> Property Tax,
> Real Estate Tax,
> Service charge taxes,
> Social Security Tax,
> Road Usage Tax (Truckers),
> Sales Taxes,
> Recreational Vehicle Tax,
> School Tax,
> State Income Tax,
> State Unemployment Tax (SUTA),
> Telephone Federal Excise Tax,
> Telephone Federal Universal Service Fe e Tax,
> Telephone Federal, State and Local Su rcharge Tax,
> Telephone Minimum Usage Su rcharge Tax,
> Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax,
> Telephone State and Local Tax,
> Telephone Usage Charge Tax,
> Utility Tax,
> Vehicle License Registration Tax,
> Vehicle Sales Tax,
> Watercraft Registration Tax,
> Well Permit Tax,
> Workers Compensation Tax.
> STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
> Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago,
> and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
> We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle
> class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
> What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!'
> And I still have to 'press
> 1' for English.
Tax his land,
> Tax his wage,
> Tax his bed in which he lays.
> Tax his tractor,
> Tax his mule,
> Teach him taxes is the rule.
> Tax his cow,
> Tax his goat,
> Tax his pants,
> Tax his coat.
> Tax his ties,
> Tax his shirts,
> Tax his work,
> Tax his dirt.
> Tax his tobacco,
> Tax his drink,
> Tax him if he tries to think.
> Tax his booze,
> Tax his beers,
> If he cries,
> Tax his tears.
> Tax his bills,
> Tax his gas,
> Tax his notes,
> Tax his cash.
> Tax him good and let him know
> That after taxes, he has no dough.
> If he hollers,
> Tax him more,
> Tax hi m until he's good and sore.
> Tax his coffin,
> Tax his grave,
> Tax the sod in which he lays.
> Put these words upon his tomb,
> 'Taxes drove me to my doom!'
> And when he's gone,
> We won't relax,
> We'll still be after the inheritance TAX!!
> Accounts Receivable Tax
> Building Permit Tax
> CDL License Tax
> Cigarette Tax
> Corporate Income Tax
> Dog License Tax
> Federal Income Tax
> Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
> Fishing License Tax
> Food License Tax
> Fuel Perm it Tax
> Gasoline Tax
> Hunting License Tax
> Inheritance Tax
> Inventory Tax
> IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax),
> IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax),
> Liquor Tax,
> Luxury Tax,
> Marriage License Tax,
> Medicare Tax,
> Property Tax,
> Real Estate Tax,
> Service charge taxes,
> Social Security Tax,
> Road Usage Tax (Truckers),
> Sales Taxes,
> Recreational Vehicle Tax,
> School Tax,
> State Income Tax,
> State Unemployment Tax (SUTA),
> Telephone Federal Excise Tax,
> Telephone Federal Universal Service Fe e Tax,
> Telephone Federal, State and Local Su rcharge Tax,
> Telephone Minimum Usage Su rcharge Tax,
> Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax,
> Telephone State and Local Tax,
> Telephone Usage Charge Tax,
> Utility Tax,
> Vehicle License Registration Tax,
> Vehicle Sales Tax,
> Watercraft Registration Tax,
> Well Permit Tax,
> Workers Compensation Tax.
> STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
> Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago,
> and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
> We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle
> class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.
> What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!'
> And I still have to 'press
> 1' for English.
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Never again...
I went Christmas shopping today and I have have to say...Never again.
To all my friends and family- you will just have to wait until January.
I think I will be shopping online this year.
To all my friends and family- you will just have to wait until January.
I think I will be shopping online this year.
Set 'em up to tear 'em down
99% of what we have heard in today's media about Mike Huckabee has been super positive. That was until today.
I am convinced that the media set up these candidates, just to tear them down.
The latest on Mike Huckabee (Associated Press)
Mike Huckabee once advocated isolating AIDS patients from the general public, opposed increased federal funding in the search for a cure and said homosexuality could "pose a dangerous public health risk."
Also in the wide-ranging AP questionnaire in 1992, Huckabee said, "I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk."
I know the media is saying that Huckabee is a favorite among social Christian conservatives.
As a social Christian conservative myself, I have to say that I don't see it. I just have not seen a massive movement by Christians to support Mike Huckabee.
As a conservative, I am more worried about his tax plan than I am about his religion. This is true about all of the candidates.
We will see where this goes.
I am convinced that the media set up these candidates, just to tear them down.
The latest on Mike Huckabee (Associated Press)
Mike Huckabee once advocated isolating AIDS patients from the general public, opposed increased federal funding in the search for a cure and said homosexuality could "pose a dangerous public health risk."
As a candidate for a U.S. Senate seat in 1992, Huckabee answered 229 questions submitted to him by The Associated Press. Besides a quarantine, Huckabee suggested that Hollywood celebrities fund AIDS research from their own pockets, rather than federal health agencies.
Even more...Also in the wide-ranging AP questionnaire in 1992, Huckabee said, "I feel homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk."
I know the media is saying that Huckabee is a favorite among social Christian conservatives.
As a social Christian conservative myself, I have to say that I don't see it. I just have not seen a massive movement by Christians to support Mike Huckabee.
As a conservative, I am more worried about his tax plan than I am about his religion. This is true about all of the candidates.
We will see where this goes.
It is the Vatican, for heaven's sake
In typical Democrat style, the Senate Democrats are blocking Bush's appointment to be the Ambassador to the Vatican. (Real Clear Politics, Robert Novak)
Now, I am not Catholic, but watching this gamesmanship by the Democrats is really aggravating.
The Democrats are blocking this nomination because the candidate nominated by Bush, Harvard Law School Professor Mary Ann Glendon, is pro-life.
Of course the Vatican and the Pope himself, are also pro-life. It certainly stands to reason that Bush would not nominate someone who is pro-abortion. For heaven's sake, this would go against the teachings of the Vatican.
Would the Vatican even accept a US Ambassador who is pro abortion?
For heaven's sake, this do-nothing Democrat Congress cannot get a single thing accomplished.
They let their hatred for President Bush drive their agenda!
I understand that Democrats hate Bush, but this is ridiculous!
Now, I am not Catholic, but watching this gamesmanship by the Democrats is really aggravating.
The Democrats are blocking this nomination because the candidate nominated by Bush, Harvard Law School Professor Mary Ann Glendon, is pro-life.
Of course the Vatican and the Pope himself, are also pro-life. It certainly stands to reason that Bush would not nominate someone who is pro-abortion. For heaven's sake, this would go against the teachings of the Vatican.
Would the Vatican even accept a US Ambassador who is pro abortion?
For heaven's sake, this do-nothing Democrat Congress cannot get a single thing accomplished.
They let their hatred for President Bush drive their agenda!
I understand that Democrats hate Bush, but this is ridiculous!
Violent neighborhood? No mail.
I am a little curious what everyone thinks about this(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel):
Milwaukee residents who live in tough neighborhoods are being warned by the U.S. Postal Service their mail service might be interrupted if violent crimes occur in the area or carriers get targeted.
The notices, which an official says are the first of their kind in the country, have been going out for 18 months and are intended to protect mail carriers.
Should the post office be allowed to cut off mail delivery to neighborhoods they deem to be too dangerous or violent?
This is a tough one.
Postal workers should not be forced to walk into a dangerous situation. At the same time, all of the residents living in these neighborhoods should not be punished for crimes they are not committing.
What should be done?
Milwaukee residents who live in tough neighborhoods are being warned by the U.S. Postal Service their mail service might be interrupted if violent crimes occur in the area or carriers get targeted.
The notices, which an official says are the first of their kind in the country, have been going out for 18 months and are intended to protect mail carriers.
Should the post office be allowed to cut off mail delivery to neighborhoods they deem to be too dangerous or violent?
This is a tough one.
Postal workers should not be forced to walk into a dangerous situation. At the same time, all of the residents living in these neighborhoods should not be punished for crimes they are not committing.
What should be done?
The Mafia in Tennis?
Apparently, John McEnroe believes that the mafia may be influencing tennis matches.
I am not kidding here, folks.
Yahoo Sports
US tennis legend John McEnroe expressed his concern on Friday that organised crime, such as the Russian mafia, could be infiltrating tennis.
Over the last several years, there just has not been anyone exciting enough to watch, so I have not been paying attention. Apparently, one prominent tennis player has been suspended for betting on matches and even more are being investigated for throwing tennis matches.
Good grief! What has this world come to if the mafia is controlling tennis matches.
I am not kidding here, folks.
Yahoo Sports
US tennis legend John McEnroe expressed his concern on Friday that organised crime, such as the Russian mafia, could be infiltrating tennis.
The former world number one believes that threats to tennis players or their families could be forcing them into throwing matches.
"The thing that worries me is that mafia types, like the Russian mafia, could be involved. That's potentially pretty dark and scary," McEnroe told The Daily Telegraph.
I played on my high school tennis team and I love the game.Over the last several years, there just has not been anyone exciting enough to watch, so I have not been paying attention. Apparently, one prominent tennis player has been suspended for betting on matches and even more are being investigated for throwing tennis matches.
Good grief! What has this world come to if the mafia is controlling tennis matches.
Simply Amazing
The young man, Kevin Everett, who was paralyzed from the neck down during a football game with the Buffalo Bills, is walking again. (Baltimore Sun)
Kudos to the team trainers helping Everett on the field and the doctor who began lowering Everett's body temperature in the ambulance ride and operated on Everett.
Apparently the decision to lower Everett's body temperature not only protects the spinal cord against swelling, but it protects the brain and other vital organs. (New York Times)
These decisions made by trainers and doctors, not only saved Everett's life, but the young man is up and walking on his own.
Kudos to Kevin Everett who is working his tail off to get better. Clearly his determination and courage are helping him move forward.
The advances of modern medicine and the courage of this young man is simply an amazing story.
Kudos to the team trainers helping Everett on the field and the doctor who began lowering Everett's body temperature in the ambulance ride and operated on Everett.
Apparently the decision to lower Everett's body temperature not only protects the spinal cord against swelling, but it protects the brain and other vital organs. (New York Times)
These decisions made by trainers and doctors, not only saved Everett's life, but the young man is up and walking on his own.
Kudos to Kevin Everett who is working his tail off to get better. Clearly his determination and courage are helping him move forward.
The advances of modern medicine and the courage of this young man is simply an amazing story.
Friday, December 07, 2007
UW-La Crosse- Double Whammy
First, UW La Crosse swipes an additional $600,000 from the taxpayers to give financial aid needy students from this year's budget.
Then UW La Crosse jacks the tuition rates by $1000 per student over the next two years.
Of course, this will make those same needy students need even more money and actually create even more needy students.
What is wrong with these folks running the UW system????
Now UW LaCrosse is looking for help from our legislators so they can use the taxpayer's money to pay for their tuition hikes.
JS Online: Newswatch
The regents also unanimously approved a UW-La Crosse plan to raise tuition by $1,000 over two years in order to increase enrollment and add faculty and staff.
UW-La Crosse officials now plan to seek a legislative change that would let them redirect about $600,000 in new state money they received this year to pay for financial aid so that needy students can afford the school's new price tag.
Of course, any legislator attempting to stand in the way of this double whammy, will be painted as vicious and not caring about needy students.
Once again, taxpayers in Wisconsin get a double dose of ineptitude and taxes.
Then UW La Crosse jacks the tuition rates by $1000 per student over the next two years.
Of course, this will make those same needy students need even more money and actually create even more needy students.
What is wrong with these folks running the UW system????
Now UW LaCrosse is looking for help from our legislators so they can use the taxpayer's money to pay for their tuition hikes.
JS Online: Newswatch
The regents also unanimously approved a UW-La Crosse plan to raise tuition by $1,000 over two years in order to increase enrollment and add faculty and staff.
UW-La Crosse officials now plan to seek a legislative change that would let them redirect about $600,000 in new state money they received this year to pay for financial aid so that needy students can afford the school's new price tag.
Of course, any legislator attempting to stand in the way of this double whammy, will be painted as vicious and not caring about needy students.
Once again, taxpayers in Wisconsin get a double dose of ineptitude and taxes.
Already sick of it...
I am not a fan of winter. I never have been.
After a foot of snow in the last few days, I am even less of a fan than I was before.
Of course, driving 50 miles to work in this stuff, only makes matters worse.
We all pay a lot of money in taxes in this state and to see the horrible job that is being done to clear the roads of snow is truly pathetic.
Once again, we get to venture out this morning to try and get to work. Snow ended about 10 pm last night. I am more than a little curious to see if any work has been done on the roads overnight.
Be safe everyone.
After a foot of snow in the last few days, I am even less of a fan than I was before.
Of course, driving 50 miles to work in this stuff, only makes matters worse.
We all pay a lot of money in taxes in this state and to see the horrible job that is being done to clear the roads of snow is truly pathetic.
Once again, we get to venture out this morning to try and get to work. Snow ended about 10 pm last night. I am more than a little curious to see if any work has been done on the roads overnight.
Be safe everyone.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Snow removal (sarcasm here)
I just had to post this from the Kenosha News.
They have provided this nifty chart(double click on photo to enlarge):
Just in case you were not sure, the Kenosha News provides us with this nifty piece of advice on shoveling:
Stop immediately if you feel signs of a heart attack or stroke
Really folks, that is good advice.
Let me just add to this nifty advice:
Stop immediately if you feel signs of a heart attack or stroke AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION PRONTO!
They have provided this nifty chart(double click on photo to enlarge):
Just in case you were not sure, the Kenosha News provides us with this nifty piece of advice on shoveling:
Stop immediately if you feel signs of a heart attack or stroke
Really folks, that is good advice.
Let me just add to this nifty advice:
Stop immediately if you feel signs of a heart attack or stroke AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION PRONTO!
Tax bills are on their way
Just in case you were worried, your property tax bills are on there way to mailboxes soon.
Yes- there are very sizable tax increases.
Pleasant Prairie residents will pay about $157 more this year than last.
I know that our government, both state and local, continue to tell folks that the increase in their taxes, isn't really a tax increase.
Tell that to the folks that cannot afford $157 more a year.
So what will you get for that extra $157?
Better schools?
Better roads?
Don't count on it.
Yes- there are very sizable tax increases.
Pleasant Prairie residents will pay about $157 more this year than last.
I know that our government, both state and local, continue to tell folks that the increase in their taxes, isn't really a tax increase.
Tell that to the folks that cannot afford $157 more a year.
So what will you get for that extra $157?
Better schools?
Better roads?
Don't count on it.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
No charges against teacher for comments made on B&S
I am still a little curious as to what the teacher said to police.
Here is the story-
West Bend - Washington County District Attorney Todd Martens has decided not to charge Oak Creek high school teacher James Buss for online comments he made on Nov. 16, facetiously saying the 1999 Columbine High School killers "knew how to deal with overpaid teacher union thugs" when they opened fire on students and staff.
"I find the content of the blog offensive and disgusting," Martens wrote in a letter to West Bend School District Superintendent Patricia Herdrich, who filed a complaint against Buss.
"But to find the content illegal, it must have been directed to inciting imminent lawless action and have been likely to do so. I cannot so find," Martens wrote.
The 46-year-old Buss, who lives in Cudahy, posted the comments on the "Boots and Sabers" conservative weblog, apparently posing as a teacher-hater.
Buss is past president of the Oak Creek School District's teachers union. He was suspended from his job as a teacher at Oak Creek High School.
Sara Larsen, superintendent of the Oak Creek-Franklin School District, said today that she will review the police report with Buss and then decide on what discipline to apply.
Buss will be able to appeal her decision to the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board, she said.
Here is the story-
West Bend - Washington County District Attorney Todd Martens has decided not to charge Oak Creek high school teacher James Buss for online comments he made on Nov. 16, facetiously saying the 1999 Columbine High School killers "knew how to deal with overpaid teacher union thugs" when they opened fire on students and staff.
"I find the content of the blog offensive and disgusting," Martens wrote in a letter to West Bend School District Superintendent Patricia Herdrich, who filed a complaint against Buss.
"But to find the content illegal, it must have been directed to inciting imminent lawless action and have been likely to do so. I cannot so find," Martens wrote.
The 46-year-old Buss, who lives in Cudahy, posted the comments on the "Boots and Sabers" conservative weblog, apparently posing as a teacher-hater.
Buss is past president of the Oak Creek School District's teachers union. He was suspended from his job as a teacher at Oak Creek High School.
Sara Larsen, superintendent of the Oak Creek-Franklin School District, said today that she will review the police report with Buss and then decide on what discipline to apply.
Buss will be able to appeal her decision to the Oak Creek-Franklin School Board, she said.
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