tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post6616135312557050293..comments2023-10-08T04:12:46.273-05:00Comments on The Political Environment: More disrespect heaped on Wisconsin minorities by the GOPJames Rowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-51761140885594649432021-07-08T10:02:42.241-05:002021-07-08T10:02:42.241-05:00This story is a good example of the things that ha...This story is a good example of the things that happen too frequently in the Assembly. Remember when Rep. Vos refused to make it possible for Rep. Anderson to attend meetings by phone. The Assembly would call meetings that lasted into the early hours of the next day. Accommodation is required under Federal Civil Rights Law, the Americans with Disabilities Act. Rep. Anderson described what he needs and has a legal right to. Rep. Vos was not moved.<br /><br />The US Constitution promises that every person has the right to be part of everyday life. That includes civic affairs. <b>Rep. Anderson was elected and represents thousands of people. He was excluded from public deliberations, as were his constituents.</b><br />I pointed out that Rep. Vos was violating the oath he took when sworn into office. He swore to uphold the US Constitution. <br />Furthermore, he was breaking faith with the people of Wisconsin. <br /><br />[edit this out please: I was a local elected official in Milwaukee County, County Treasurer, etc. I established a nonprofit civil rights organization in 2018. The focus is on Title II which requires all government entities to make their programs and facilities ADA compliant. I say that but the media doesn't get it right. CapTimes labeled my short piece at the time as <i>violation of one's rights is a violation of everyone's rights (or to that effect)</i>. I filed civil rights complaints with the US DOJ against the City of Burlington and the State of Wisconsin. Not on this issue. I have been working on these 2 cases for 2 years and have a terrific paper trail and a civil rights lawyer opinion. Can't get anyone's attention -- yet. If you want details, it is complex and interesting. The DMV authorizes counter clerks to look for bi-polar (sic) disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and more. It is in the Statutes. Working on this. If it is in the Statues, departments don't question it. I have a list of suggestions to fix problems State government-wide like these. So I keep turning over every rock. I don't want this published. It's just my ranting. This is personal. My life is affected every time I am stopped by barriers. The first part about Rep. Anderson is fine.>Dorothy K Deanhttp://www.disabilityjustice.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-46294165100806343002021-06-07T14:10:42.279-05:002021-06-07T14:10:42.279-05:00Gerrymandering leaves these GQP politicians accoun...Gerrymandering leaves these GQP politicians accountable only to the white, rural voters that they have selected for themselves. Arrogance, intolerance, and lack of empathy and common courtesy are what those voters expect from their politicians. Makes sense, right?joerossmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498285701201418462noreply@blogger.com