"Lansing — As Michigan’s lawmakers prepare to pass right-to-work legislation tomorrow, the capital city of Lansing is on edge. This Monday night, it’s quiet, cloudy and cold. Tomorrow, there will be chaos.
At the statehouse, the police presence is overwhelming. The official spokesman wouldn’t give me a number — he said it would compromise his tactical advantage — but confirmed state troopers are reporting to Lansing from all across Michigan. The officers are in a cheerful mood today, lingering in the capitol’s halls, teasing each other and flirting with passersby. But their attire and equipment suggests that the situation could get serious, and fast. Some wear full vests; many carry batons. Officers say they’re hoping for peaceful protests, but they’re also prepared to use tear gas if needed."............
Something about militarized troopers surrounding the statehouse, doesn't quite gel with my vision of 'Democracy'. "...teasing each other and flirting with passersby"? Really? Great that the Michigan State Police are so giddy about the chance to use tear gas on citizens...
Democrats threaten violence on Michigan House floor
“There will be blood,” State Representative Douglas Geiss threatened from the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives today as the body debated legislation that would make Michigan the nation’s 24th right to work state
