Depressed Wis. Teacher Commits Suicide…Unions Blame Gov. Scott Walker
- Posted on March 19, 2011 at 6:51pm by
Emily Esfahani Smith
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A middle-aged teacher with a history of depression committed suicide earlier this month, and the Wisconsin unionistas are blaming their boogeyman governor, Scott Walker, for her death:
Jeri-Lynn Betts, an early childhood teacher in the Watertown, Wisconsin, school district, died on March 8 of an apparent suicide.
A colleague says she was “very distraught” over Gov. Scott Walker’s attacks on public sector workers and public education.
Betts, 56, was a dedicated teacher who was admired in the Watertown community….
In the days after Betts’s death, two members of the school district contacted The Progressive about her death, calling it a suicide and saying it was connected, at least in part, to the policies that Walker has proposed. He has demanded that public workers, including teachers, contribute a significant amount of their salaries to health care and pensions. And in his budget, he proposed taking $900 million out of the public schools, imposing a freeze on property taxes so local governments can’t chip in more for education, and allowing any student, regardless of income, to go to a private school with a taxpayer subsidy.
“She was definitely very distraught about it,” said one of her co-workers, who requested anonymity. “She was feeling a lot of stress about the legislation that was going through.”
“She was concerned about the cuts teachers would have to take,” said another, who also requested anonymity. This co-worker added that Betts’s colleagues acknowledged her anguish about the governor’s policies in their discussions after her death.
Figuring out all the contributing factors behind a likely suicide is a complicated problem. Such deaths are in some ways incomprehensible—and always tragic.
But the report from the Watertown police gives some clues.
Here’s a clue–perhaps, even, the clue: “a long history of depression” caused Betts’ suicide.
And yet, the union members are unrelenting in their exploitation of her suicide:
Walker’s policies are placing a heavy strain on teachers, says Steve Cupery, the director of the Lakewood UniServ Council, the teachers’ union in Watertown.
“There’s a lot of stress, especially among older teachers,” he says. “They’re concerned about being targeted. And there’s the stress associated with the potential loss of benefits, which could amount to a substantial cut in pay.”
Cupery adds that teachers are worried about class sizes going up, increased workloads, and not being able to “develop curriculum material around the individual needs of students.”
Walker’s policies have “shredded the morale of teachers,” said Wisconsin State Assemblywoman Sondy Pope-Roberts on March 16. “The cuts to schools districts are going to be drastic.”
May Jeri-Lynn Betts rest in peace.
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Comments (432)
beboc1
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:15pmIt’s imperative that conserrvatives come together and make as much “noise” as the opposition. It‘s difficult because we aren’t used to being politically outspoken but we have to try. Use the internet to make our views heard. It’s such a temptation to just throw up our hands and say, whatever but WE CAN”T do that because it’s exactly what they want.
Report Post »adlibn
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:09pmRight on. Everyone should go to the American Federation of Teachers website (aft.org) and send an opinion. You can do the same with your state Teachers unions.
Report Post »curtmavi38
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:14pmThis was a depressed teacher, she probably commited suicide because she saw what the teachers and union workers weredoing when they tried to disrupt congress and how cowardly the democrats acted by running out on their duty that they were elected for. No one wants anyone to committ suicide but lets get real, there is not a working person in AMERICA DESERVES his insurance and retirement paid by the taxpayers. So lets put the blame on what it is, an unstable woman, who didnot realize that this too shall pass. May God have mercy on her soul.meh
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 4:15pmAppears that YOU are exploiting her death to make a political point.
Report Post »miles from nowhere
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:12pmI would be more impressed if the Union leaders would get as highly depressed so Wisconsin could heal there budget problems and find some peace and sanity in that state. I stand with Govn. Walker the Unions are the greatest problem to that state. Nothing but freeloader entitlement basta-rds. The state would be better off without any of them.
Report Post »amerbur
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:10pmI am very sad for this woman and her family. The unions should be ashamed of themselves for expoloiting this event – discusting
Report Post »Oatsy
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:10pmI’m sorry this poor woman chose to end her own life. How sad and offensive it is that the unions would use her tragic choice to try to dump the blame on Gov. Walker. I pray that God will have mercy on her soul.
Report Post »ThomasUSA
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:09pmSomething about this story stinks – besides being reported to a paper called “The Progressive” Just another example of the Truth-Twisting Socialists never letting a bad situation go to waste.
Report Post »jadedinkc
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:31pmI agree that something stinks and not just in the way it was reported. If this lady was as depressed as they say the school administration had to know. Why in the world would she be allowed to continue teaching “early childhood classes”? I wouldn’t want my children around someone like that. How many more of them are there? From what I saw of the “good educators” at the Wisconsin Statehouse I’m glad my kids are grown.
Report Post »PapaJohannesPatriot
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:09pmPardon me, but if she was known to have a history of depression, what were her friends and colleagues doing about it? Did any of them urge her to get counseling? There is no mention of her being treated for depression. Why? I feel sorry for her family’s loss. Don’t blame the governor for her suicide.
Report Post »Where were the unions when she needed them to cope with her depression? Just collecting her union dues and spending them as they saw fit, largely to give to the Democratic party.
rekindle america
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 2:42pmThat is just what the UFCW does with my dues.Shore themselves up and use monies collected for their own agendas.They don’e care about the workers they only care about how to get their dirty hands on our money.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:09pmShame on the unions for exploiting this poor woman and her family for the purpose of furthering their warped agenda. The unions have no moral compass!
May she rest in peace and may Jesus Himself comfort her family!
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:09pmThese unions will say or do anything to keep their power,they have no shame.
Report Post »SHASTADIANE1
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:57pmIt’s a good thing I am not Scott Walker. I’d just bow out, let them have it and wait for the whole State to go down the tubes and none of them have a job. That is just what they deserve. I know that the unions will be so very concerned about all the taxpayers being out of work, because who would pay the salaries of their Union employees, who in turn pay those Union dues. I too, question the intelligence of having a teacher “with a history of depression” in a classroom situation with a bunch of children. I feel bad for her, I have suffered depression also, but I wasn’t responsible for a room full of school children. I will pray for her and for Scott Walker..to H3II with the Union thugs.
Report Post »ADNIL
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:07pmIf that were truely the case, suicides would be epidemic, and not among union members but the average worker or unemployed worker who have had much greater cut backs already. It is just like the progressives to not let someone’s personal tragedy “go to waste”. Point those fingers and start blaming the person who is trying to fix the problem (the budget, remember?) Union SCUM!
Report Post »Doxie
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 1:04amDo you really believe the crop you just posted? Suicide is rare. Depression is varied…some have it worse than others and some kill themselves when their circumstances are not as dire as those who do not. Doctors do know that some people are more at risk… Those lacking social support, those who abuse drugs and booze, those who are uneducated, those with limited access to health services. Your simpleton analysis made me sick to my stomach
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walkwithme1966
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:06pmShe had a long history of depression and I guess this could have been the last straw. I can understand – I have been unemployed for quite some time now and I get depressed at times but I am certain that I would not make that drastic of a decision. May she rest in peace and God be with her family.
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Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 5:26pmThere is a good reason for your depression. Who could be extremely “happy” being out of a job when they really would prefer to be working? These are difficult times for lots of people. When you are feeling down, please talk to someone, even if it is with your cyber-friends. If you have a Bible, read the verses about how he knew you as you were developing in the womb and how you were wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13-14) , how nothing can keep you from the Love of Christ (Romans 8:35-39). You are more than a conqueror. I think you already know those verses. But if you haven’t already, please consider memorizing them.
Report Post »Elephantinroom
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 9:43pmHave you ever thought of being a substitute teacher? I was a volunteer in the schools when my children were younger, and one principal asked me to substitute. It wasn’t a lot of money, but it was a short day.
Report Post »ProgressiveLiberalMarine
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:06pmEven I don’t agree with that crap. Trivializing suicide for political gains is reprehensible.
Report Post »Dahart
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:48pmGlad to see we can find agreement on something.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:22pmbut………….im sure you jumped on the bandwagon when giffords got shot, and didnt see a problem with making political accusations then huh
Report Post »ProgressiveLiberalMarine
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:03pmDon’t make presumptions, the person to blame in the Giffords shooting was the shooter.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 10:12pm@ PROGRESSIVELIB …There may be hope for you yet JarHead
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 4:13pmHow about the exploitation of what people say when they’re grieving (anger/blaming the second stage of grief reaction)
Report Post »axel@25
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:05pmI’m more than a little comcerned that a teacher with a known “long history of depression” was allowed to be an early childhood teacher…sounds like she was pretty close to the edge, and I think we‘re lucky she didn’t take a couple of her students with her before now. Apparently the Union feels it’s part their purpose to keep suicidal teachers in the classroom until they snap… after all, it would probably be the school that gets sued not the Union
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 5:04pmIt sounds like there is a lot you could learn about depression. It is estimated that the vast majority of humans experience depression at one time or another. I do hope that when you experience yours, that you feel comfortable seeking help and do not become another statistic.
Report Post »smartgirl
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:04pmNothing is beneath the unions. How dare they play politics with this woman’s tragic death? Prayers to her family.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:26pmThere is no indication that any named “union” is acting that way…
Report Post »Balthazor
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 9:34am“There is no indication that any named “union” is acting that way…”
What are you talking about? The director of the teacher‘s union is saying Walker’s policies are responsible. That seems like a pretty good indication to me.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:04pmand why is a teacher with a history of depression and obviously mentally unstable around children???oh yeah i forgot………….tenure
dont let a crisis go to waste now ya hear !!!
i feel sorry for the families loss, i feel disgusted again by the unions behavior ………..again
Report Post »Travel goddess
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:36pmThose who suffer depression are not mentally unstable and they are fine around children. Depression is an illness, not a weakness. I am a responsible person with a very responsible career though I suffer from severe depression when not medicated. No one even knew my 28 year old son was depressed before he died by suicide so he obviously did not act unstable.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 4:40pmGoddess, I’m truly sorry for your loss. Thanks for speaking the voice of experience, even one so hard as this. I think the most callous sounding things are coming from people who don’t have a clue. You have helped them understand perhaps a little better. Maybe now they will be able to help prevent what you have had to suffer. I’m glad that medications exist to help treat depression. Please know you were wonderfully made and are very much loved by God. I hope you have a relationship with him.
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 5:38pm@travelgoddess
I have suffered all my life (50+ yrs) with depression. The anti-depression drugs that came out in the 90′s help me tremendously. I too am a responsible adult with a career, and am a parttime caregiver for my spouse. With clinical depression every single little thing one does throughout the day is a major hurtle to get across, from deciding to wash your face all the way to giving a presentation before the board of directors.
But with medication life becomes do-able and actually joyful for most. I cannot emphasize enough how cripling depression is, and if you havn’t had it, I can understand how you have trouble understanding it….
Report Post »Doxie
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 1:12amAre you kidding me? Most people with depression can lead a normal life with time and treatment. You are an ignorant bigot. 25 percent of people experience some form of mental illness in their life time. That you think a depressive shouldn’t work just blows my mind. Why don’t you educate yourselfinstead of spreading your misinformation. You guys are unbelievable on this thread.
Report Post »Patriot Z
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:03pmthats so much bs and DAMN the unions for using her as a ploy. anyone who kills themselves over the loss of a job (and she didnt even loose her job or anything like that) had mental problems from the beginning. And for the unions to try and put the blame on walker who did not eliminate collective bargaining but only curtailed the wildness of it, is wrond beyond words. and you know what even if she did kill herself soley cuz of walker…? then what kind of people do we have now adays where what walker did is worth suicide? are we really that weak?
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:06pmExcept here, nobody is using her to profit.
Report Post »maryslittlelamb
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:22am@Sleazyhippo
I don’t get your angle. I did a search on “teacher suicide” and got at least 2 full pages (didn’t check further) of reportings including LA Times and NYT.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 8:39amDid they all have headlines that accused the “Unions” of “Blaming the Governor”?
Report Post »Rollo2
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 10:56amSleezy, follow the link in the 1st paragraph. Union members contacted the local press to make the claim. “In the days after Betts’s death, two members of the school district contacted The Progressive about her death, calling it a suicide and saying it was connected, at least in part, to the policies that Walker has proposed.”(Even though the coroner has not yet ruled!)
Later in the story,”Walker’s policies are placing a heavy strain on teachers, says Steve Cupery, the director of the Lakewood UniServ Council, the teachers’ union in Watertown.”
“If you liked this story by Matthew Rothschild, the editor of The Progressive magazine, check out his story.”
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:17pmYou are absolutely correct that upset persons who are union members said some controversial things, but they do not represent the Union any more than any average person would. They are hurt and are lashing out. That does not mean a “real Union” is officially charging Governor Walker with “causing a suicide!”
The headline is misleading, it should say “Several Angry Union Supporters” or “bereaved union members” instead of “UNIONS”
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:03pmShe committed suicide so she will burn in hell for all eternity. The devil is probably cooking her up like a rotisserie chicken right now.
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:19pm@ MOSSBRAIN ~~~ I’m sorry, but I do not agree with you. I believe our LORD knows and understands that level of loneliness and sadness. If she was a CHRISTIAN when she died, she is present right now with our LORD, and HE is holding her and drying her tears. No way is she in hell because this life was tooooo much for her. The only way she could be there is if she never accepted JESUS CHRIST as her Savior. And, that, my friend, is Scriptural.
Report Post »Tnredneck
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:56pmWhat a horrible thing to say moss brain. Once again the moderators at the blaze prove themselves the low lifes they are. It‘s fine to poke fun at each other and call names but when a troll says something totally tasteless with out regards to the deceased families feelings it’s way over the line. One could expect as much from moss brain but it looks like glen beck had better clean house or he proves himself a worthless pos.
Report Post »WHITE LOTUS2x
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:35pmMOSS: Heck fire fuzzy! Why would you go and say something like that?
Report Post »338lapua
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:09pm@mossbrain, quote me Chapter and verse where your Bible says that. You cannot because it does not. Go join Whiteteaparty in the throwing bombs and running away SALLY!
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 11:36pmMy Gosh..MOSSBRAIN………….Has your brain mossed over?
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 1:31amI don’t know about you, but I do know that I’m not God, so I don‘t have the right to say that anyone is in Hell for any one thing they’ve done on Earth. My God, and His forgiving power is tooooo great for that. No one knows, in the wee area between life and death what happens to a man or woman, but I believe with my whole heart that God is in that area, listening and watching, and His saving power is not limited, simply because that person’s life is ending.
Report Post »I honestly believe when I get to Heaven, (Yes, I know I’ll get there because My Lord promised that Whosoever will may come.) I will be greatly surprised at some of the people who are there because of God’s mercy, AND some of the people who are not there, because they didn’t want to stoop to calling on Him, and asking for His mercy, and then found that no matter what good they’d done on earth, they’d not asked Him for the Reservation! It only takes seconds, and God alone knows if we’ll have those seconds at the end of life!
Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 4:21pmMossforbrains, that was very mean and hurtful. For what reason would you say something like that to the families of those who have lost a loved one to suicide?
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 5:25pmYa know, I think Glen made a horrific mistake by putting an ex-Huffpro employee on Blaze staff.
Mossbrain needs to do a little spring cleaning, get some of that moss out his brain.
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:02pmUnions exploit history of depression and suicide. Next.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:04pmWithout any proof, web site exploits the “speculative potential” that evil unions may be plotting bad scary thing against popular folk hero . Profit is gained by stirring up loyal readers, resulting in measurable web activity that can be sold to advertisers. Mission accomplished. Next
Report Post »APatriotFirst
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:01pmIf a teacher is going to commit suicide simply because they have to pay more of *their* money for their retirement, instead of letting the non-teacher tax payer pay their money, for the teachers retirement benifits, then have at it.
How can anyone with any littl bit of brains think it is right to let strangers, pay for their retirement benefits? I would be totally ashamed of myself to even think that way.
Report Post »How about you, the teacher, pay for yourself and the rest of us will pay for ourselves.
Ironmaan
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:17pmA cowardly act no matter what the reason.
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sleazyhippo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:28pmThe reason will never be known unless there is a note. It is useless to bicker about politics based on “somebody (I do not respect) said something!”
Report Post »Follow the money…in regard to this “news” item. .
Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 4:32pmIronman, no, it is an act of despiration. Hippo, very few people leave a suicide note. Probably less than 10%.
Report Post »mjcolo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:01pmAnd so it begins. An individual with a history of depression being used as political fodder for purposes of union policies. I am sorry to hear of her death but this is not about her mental health it is about providing a path to keep the state of Wisconsin solvent enough to keep going. The unions have destroyed this state and others for decades, they need to be reigned in to serve the workers not the political machine they have become.
Report Post »natstew
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:01pmUnion thugs are responsible for her death.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:57pmChill out a few days until the details are known, this whole article is hearsay, I did not see any lawsuits of legal statements, just 2nd hand quotes from an unknown reporter. Sad people say regrettable things sometimes. please be respectful.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 10:02amSpot on hippo, and good advice. I sometimes get caught up in a knee-jerk response, and you are a good voice of reason on this one.
Report Post »James83940
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 6:57pmGov Walker didn’t cause or force her to commit suicide. Depression did. Blame that, union thugs. you are disgusting. Sad to hear another victim fall to a history of depression.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:01pmOn the money, yet expect the unions and progressives to milk this for all the sympathy and legal means they are able to do so.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:28pmWalker will also be blamed for the NFL going on strike, the cows not giving enough milk, the drug addicts robbing people, and Oprah’s big behind.
Report Post »82dAirborne
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:04pmI just stubbed the little toe on my RIGHT foot. I intend to sue Gov. Walker!!!! And possibly the Republican lawmakers of WI.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:28pmIf the stress was too much for her, she was in the wrong profession, teaching children. If they blame the undue stress on Gov Walker, I’ll tell you what has put undue stress on me. It’s the teachers union and all the thugs in there creating hate and discontent, including the stupid 14 who didn’t have the guts to stay and vote for this important bill. I’m stressed out about the wonderful Japanese
Report Post »people losing life and home and way of life. I’m stressed out about all the people being killed by their own in No. Africa and other areas. I‘m stressed about a lot of things but I’m not about to commit suicide over the stress. The UNIONS are thugs and making this up to hurt the State of WI.
Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 9:35amBluebonnet, what you have described is a fairly normal response to the horrible things one can experience in this life. I think you put it into words very well. Please thank God that you have developed a rational view of these things.
More than one person on this thread has said “Suicide is a selfish and cowardly.” I can understand that sentiment, but I disagree. Those who are survivors of suicide, are left with tons of baggage to process. We blame ourselves for not seeing it in time. We blame ourselves for not treating this person differently. We blame ourselves for not being as kiind or loving as we could have been. We blame ourselves…….., and it goes on and on. To call our loved one selfish or a coward, causes a swell of emotions in our hearts. That’s mean (but I know you do not realize that). We want the memory of our loved one to be the good that was within them, the happy times, the laughter, the love and kindness. Please consider that they were just so down that they couldn’t see up. They don’t always show that, they are experts at hiding their dark thoughts and deep depression – in my experience. My lesson learned is that you can’t always tell where a person is mentally, so if you have friends and loved ones, tell them you love them and how special they make you feel. If you feel you don’t have friends and loved ones, seek someone out and tell them how you are feeling. Those left behind have a lot to process, and it can take years or a lifetime. It certainly does not help when others point fingers of blame at you. Wow can that hurt. Depression is no fun, and most people do experience it at one time or another. For those who select suicide as a solution, I feel so sorry for. If they could only wait, things would change. They always do. Mark Lowery, a singer and comedian once said he loved the Bible verse “this too shall change.” If things are going badly, stick around because this too shall change. If you are on top of the world – stick around, this too shall change.
If anyone reading this is considering suicide, or has ever considered suicide as a solution, please tell someone who cares about you, please do this now.
If anyone reading this has been left behind recently by a suicide, please visit http://forsuicidesurvivors.com/. Please do this now.
Thanks to everyone who has posted their thoughts. It does not matter whether I consider them “good” or “bad.” But it is important that we share our thoughts and can discuss them in a civil manner.
I agree with sleazyhippo, that the title of this story was not truthful or factual. But I’m glad it did attract such a variety of responses. Please forgive me for not loving you all as I should. I‘m human and I’m learning and trying. I really dislike it when someone comes here with that condescending, holier than thou attitude that conservatives are uneducated dullards that don’t read and are easily led. That stereotype should have been nipped in the bud long ago, yet it seems to be what those on the left use to rationalize how anyone can think differently than they think. To those who do that, it’s bogus. You’ve been taught wrong and apparently have little experience with anyone other than your mirror image. Get out more.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 6:56pmMay her family find comfort from the Almighty and strength in his grace in this most trying of times for them with this loss.
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:02pmMay the unions find the Almighty God and grant Wisconsin peace, a long-deserved, much-deserved peace. It does not sound like the teacher’s family is very upset or else the unions would be voicing their sympathies instead of hatred towards Gov. Walker.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:43pmI second that, well-said SNOWLEOPARD.
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:28amCould it have a union hit job seeking to explot? just say’n
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 1:17amAnd may her family not be haunted by the left making posters with her face on them and putting them all over their protests to keep things stirred up.
Report Post »OneBuckeye
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 2:05amI very shameful act to blame Walker. Because this sub-human has placed blame, I offer an alternate thought.
Can you all imagine being a “forced” union employee getting constant pressure to call off sick and join the protest? Can you imagine getting constant emails spelling out doom and gloom if the bill passes? How about phone calls from the steward demanding she show up at protests?
Can you imagine what she feared most was the Unions winning and forcing Walker to lay people off?
We will never know, but Union thugs put more pressure on their members than Walker did trying to save the state!
My sympathy to her family and friends.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 10:07amMy heart is with Tifosa and Snowleopard on this. That family is suffering and will continue to suffer for a long time. Just making it through today will be another victory for them. Your prayers will be felt.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 4:26pmWow, first your prayers with me, now your heart with me. I’d better be careful dude or you just may move in! ;)
Report Post »JWG
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 6:55pmThe unions are brilliant….blame Gov. Walker for the suicide of a teacher…and…oh…I get it….then convict him of murder and throw him in prison. Budget problem solved right? WRONG! Such morons…the unions.
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:08pmFirst and foremost I am very sorry to hear of the suicide , lost my mother to it . NOBODY is to blame for that act but the PERSON that made the CHOICE to do it .
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:19pmSame story here in CA , Costa Mesa city worker committed suicide 29yrs old because he knew he was gonna be laid off .
Report Post »OK I’m so sorry for his loss GOD help his family but if @ 29 you gonna be laid off & you’re gonna decide to commit suicide , there’s something else going wrong in your life , now they’re blaming the Mayor of Costa Mesa .
I was laid off I know it‘s hard to find a new job these days but I don’t blame it on anyone & I’m not gonna kill myself over this .
smartypoop
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:19pmMy sympathies to this womans family, suicide is always hard for those left behind.
Report Post »I firmly believe that there is no level that the progressives/unions wont stoop to, and this article proves it. They better be careful, karma is a powerful thing.
Creestof
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:26pmWell, to be fair…when you listen to his speeches backward, at 1/2 speed, after 2 margaritas and a hash brownie…you do hear him clearly say “Natas! Natas! Boogie-oogie-oogie all night long!” So…like, maybe these subliminal messages got to her?
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:51pmHeadline says “Unions Blame Governor Scott Walker” – what is this based on? If you are gonna let the editors get you all wee-wee’d up due to an Actual Death – Please count to 100 and move along before you embarrass everyone here. Think about why this is presented with the headline that way – the accusation is never backed up (yet). Relax, consider that we are all great patriotic Americans, and some of us are weak.
This article was presented this way to make profits for this site.
BMartin1776
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:54pm^___^___^
NO ONE is to blame for this. Ppl who commit suicide have serious mental problems that they feel the only way out of a bad situation is to kill themselves. I find this to be the most cowardice act one can commit b/c they let whatever get to them. Before anyone trounces on me let me tell you I have been through the ringer so much so that ppl in my situation HAVE offed’ themselves. Im still here taking blow after blow… you have no idea! Depression, desperation, uselessness you name Ive been there but I am here fighting… fighting for you me and everyone else (listening Blaze staff? you want story talk to me, instead of deleting my posts!!)
I would never give in to the ups and down of life and put my family in misery my taking my own life. Killing yourself and them blaming the system is deplorable. Those blaming Walker should be ashamed of themselves and putting blame on him and everything going on is shameful. Furthermore you want a finger to blame?
Blame the union heads, corrupt politicians and special interests that have created this mess of entitlement and exuberant spending. The system cant handle it and real “change” is being put forth to correct this nonsense in the system. There is always help seek it out…….
Here is a lesson on life from Rocky Balboa… listen to it, understand it and cowboy the @#$% up!
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nothingbuthetruth
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 7:56pmIf anything, it would be the unions for jinning everybody up over something that if you are a good teacher you will be rewarded, not because you were there longer.
Report Post »the iceman
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:00pmSuicide is a selfish and cowardly act! I am not surprised that the unions are taking full advantage and exploiting this womans death situation since they are selfish cowards themselves. Dumb thugs!
Report Post »tradexpertbuysell
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:02pmHow about we publish all the unemployed tax payers that committed suicide since Obama’s union supporting stimulus plan went into effect.
Huh! Screw PC I’m getting sick and tired about being sick and tired about all the bleeding heart liberal press relieases comming out. I refuse to remain scilent just because some unfortunate wretch takes their life.
Suppose I kill myself tonight for being concerned about Obama trying to destroy this country. Would anybody in the liberal media publish it. NOT!
Even that would be more serious grounds for depression rather than some tax payer that makes less than I do having to pay for my GD pension. Give me a break!
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:04pm@SLEAZYHIPPO
Because thats what the article said? What’s so hard to understand?? The entire article is a statement of the complicity of the Governor, and his policies, in the suicide of a woman with a history of mental freakin illness.. You know it’s finally getting to a point where you morons really piss me off.. We on the right have to deal with reality while you idiots play your little idealistic games and meanwhile ggaaaaaaahh.. I can’t take it any more…
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:17pmFrank _ Please read it again, there is no official statement from any “union.“ There are some ”quotes” from bereaved persons who do not represent the union, and nobody mentions “Governor Walker.”
Report Post »The headline would more accurately blame stress and situations, but not Governor Walker.
Please respect this.
Bluebonnet
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:19pmOh, Boo-hoo! I’m sorry for the teacher if she had problems that lead her to this, but I hardly think Scott Walker talked her into it. So get off the blaming someone else. What if it had been an unruly child that ticked her off, do you go around blaming that child? She was in no condition to teach children if she was this bad off. I’m sorry for the family, but it‘s not the Governor’s fault. Just a union tactic.
Report Post »tradexpertbuysell
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:21pm@PrfctlyFrank
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:04pm
SLEAZYHIPPO is right. Read his post more carefully. He is on the same side that you are!
You missinterpreted and over reacted.
Report Post »MiketheTrucker
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:25pmPerhaps if the unions had provided better health care for their members it could have been prevented.
To blame the Governor is CHILDISH!!
Union thugs are despicable!
Report Post »teachermitch32
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:30pmSleazbo,
This co-worker added that Betts’s colleagues acknowledged her anguish about the governor’s policies in their discussions after her death.
Report Post »and “she was distraught about it” meaning Gov. Walker’s policies. BTW, co-worker = union employee…and this worker was not alone. This womans fate was further exploited by Sondy Pope-Roberts. Sounds like cummulative exploitation to me.
tifosa
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:38pmUnreal this thread. The editors and many/most commenters are exploiting what is a NORMAL early response to grief/tragedy~ANGER/BLAME. SLEAZYHIPPO deserves alot of credit in my book. I’m sure that many of you are the same people who wrap yourself in “Christianity” and “the Bible” when it behooves you. It’s a shame.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:00pmCaution please, Tifosa has deep seated illogical hate issues with Christianity. Professional help would be good, but like alcoholics, the disturbed person first must realize they are not “normal.” He may be close to some irrational act, for which his family and friends would forever blame Christians for “pushing him over the edge.” Afterall, one only has to read his posts in the Blaze to see how disturbed he is about some perceived slights from people who post here. He thinks they are all Christians, and worse – hypocrites. He is delisional, but still needs your prayers. Please pray for Tifosa tonight.
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:03pmSuicide is always a shocking tragedy. But to make it ‘never let a crisis go to waste’ is despicable.
“Top ten ways to tell if you might be a member of a public-sector union” By David Letterman.
10.) You take a week off to protest in Wisconsin and your office runs better.
9.) On a snow day, when they say “non-essential” people should stay home you know who they mean.
8.) You get paid twice as much as a private sector person doing the same job but make up the difference by doing half as much work.
7.) It takes longer to fire you than the average killer spends on death row.
6.) The worse you do your job, the more your boss avoids you.
5.) You think the French are working themselves to death.
4.) You know by having a copy of the Holy Koran on your desk your job is 100% safe.
3.) You spend more time at protest marches than at church.
2.) You have a Democratic congressman’s lips permanently attached to your butt.
And the #1 way to tell if you might be a member of a public sector union:
1.) You pay more in union dues than you do for your healthcare insurance.
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:06pmsleazyhippo, you were fine until your last two sentences. Suicide is not due to “weakness.” Shame on you for saying that and offending millions of people who are survivors of suicide. And no one including you is clarvoyant to be able to devine a person‘s or a company’s intent. That is what is ment by judging, and that you truly have no clue, is why it is inappropriate. It’s your “assumption’ based on your bias, not on fact.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:23pmSparky – You are exactly right!
Report Post »By ‘Weak’ I did not mean the suicide, I meant to warn the the “family of commentators” who are sometimes called to say brash things before thinking out the result (which would be a strength) – sorry-.
All I am saying – use Journalistic Integrity before constructing a “sensational headline.” -eh?
dealer@678
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:50pmHersey10, been there too with 2 close friends. For the unions to say this is pure evil
Report Post »colonial10
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:55pmI feel for this lady. My mother who has lived with clinical depression her whole life thinks about suicide each day. When her meds are $300 for 12 pills sometimes she can’t afford it. Think about what little help she gets from these meds plus the side affects. It‘s not Scott Walkers fault its the mental illness’s fault. My mom could have committed suicide on any one terrible problem but she refuses to fall victim. She became a victim to suicide not Mr. Walker.
Report Post »random357
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:57pmI ate 20 to 25 ambien about 6 years ago. I have no one to blame but my self.
Report Post »My-Hero-is-Allen West
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 9:59pmShe was sick. Any decisions made by Gov Walker had nothing to do with her choice. But like the whore the unions are they will go with anything to get public support. I think not! People die every day, some by choice and other for other reasons, either way if we choice to end our own life then so be it but blame no one. I will say sometimes there is only one exception. When children are bullied and the schools and will not help and parents have not taught them to defend themselves, they may see no hope, for them I do have sympathy.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 10:18pmPerhaps the teacher was depressed over the behavior of the teachers and the pathetic union that spent thousands of dollars busing in strangers/thugs to represent her – that would certainly depress me. I am sorry for her death and pray that she is at peace now, but to put the blame on anyone but her is absurd.
Report Post »SCHEXbp
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 10:25pmBMARTIN1776 makes a long & correct statement. I also think the word “selfish” needs to be appended somewhere, maybe along with the “cowardice” he did use. You think everyone is/should be all concerned about what you do &, mostly, the world does not care at all. The unions here are detestable exploiters.
Report Post »Theleftisda
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 10:31pmI gained ten pounds this year
Report Post »hold on -wait for it-wait-wait=OK
damn fork
Hobbs57
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 10:48pmThey need to blame Soro’s and his “Shadow Party”. Has anybody else read about this. I am going to give you a link to check this out. Trumka is directly associated with Soro’s, So are all the Unions in Wisconsin. I wonder if they realize the person in charge of directing their Union bosses wants to destroy America, litteraly. Along with Clinton. I didn‘t realize the Clinton’s were so very anti-america!!
Hillary and Gerorge soul mates, check out this small piece— “More importantly, Soros discovered in Hillary Clinton an ideological soulmate. Mrs. Clinton shared his aversion to U.S. “hegemony.” Like Soros, she sought to subordinate U.S. interests to global interests; U.S. sovereignty to global government; U.S. law to global courts; U.S. wealth to global taxation; and U.S. productivity to a scheme for global income redistribution. She also shared Soros’ hostility to Israel. Soros and Mrs. Clinton formed a friendship based upon their mutual beliefs. When the Clintons left office, Soros dedicated himself to restoring Hillary to the White House. ”
No joke, we are up against more than I ever realized. Check out this link at “Discoverthenetworks.org”, I mean, Beck mentioned a lot of these connections, but I didn’t realize how broad the entire “Shadow Party” was. This is how he took down other governments. I HIGHLY suggest taking the tie to check this out.
http://www.discoverthenetworks.org/viewSubCategory.asp?id=842
Report Post »mill
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 11:10pmSuicide only hurts those left behind.
If the conservatives of this nation don’t start acting like they want to save and serve this country, we are going to lose it to the trashy suicidal union workers.
Report Post »GODSAMERICA
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 11:26pmIt’s a shame that this happened but I would have to say that instead of her being distraught over Gov. Walker, I would say that if any of that stuff had anything to do with it, it was probably an overwelming shame that she felt knowing that she was in the same organization of union thugs that have been acting so dispicable and dishonorably. I know that if I was part of that group that I would be so ashamed that I might have considered doing something like that.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 11:44pmAnd how many other depressed or angry liberals are teaching in the schools. I don’t feel for her or her family because this is the most selfish and cowardly act anyone can commit beside possibly blaming it on the Govenor. I have never met a 56 year old union member public school teacher that is happy. I think it never will make a person happy once they make a pack with the devil to take money and property that is not their own????
Report Post »Devil Dog 7175
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:00amThink the clue is in the first line of the story… With a HISTORY of depression… End of story. If this didn’t do it something else would have.
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:08amThis is why it is said that PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS ARE NOT REAL JOBS!
When you let Marxist enemies of America – like Barack Obama – tell you different, you end up with people who expect their livelihood to be dependent on public work.
The Progressives LIED to us, and they want to destroy America by increasing the size of government, WHICH INCLUDES PUBLIC TEACHERS.
Well the taxpayers cannot afford this size of government, and so we are taking OUR money that pays your public sector wages and benefits, and we’re doing with it what WE want with OUR money.
We the taxpayers demand that government stop spending our money against our consent in the context of our Constitutional Republic.
Report Post »silentwatcher
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:11am“A middle-aged teacher with a history of depression committed suicide”. With a HISTORY of depression.
Leave it up to the prog trogs to place blame,,,especially on their superiors (the conservatives).
Sad enough that someone commits suicide,,,,but you use a tragedy for political gain. You are without scruples or even a small degree of humanism.
Report Post »NancyBee
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:29amDoctorsRight….Well said!
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 1:20am” Depressed Wis. Teacher Commits Suicide…Unions Blame Gov. Scott Walker ”
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The second half of this Header should read “… Union Idiots Blame Gov. Scott Walker ”
These Union people should be ashamed of themselves for following Communist agitators!
Who do you want to run for POTUS in 2012?
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NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 2:18am@the iceman
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 8:00pm
Part 1:
I have no idea where you would get that as a fact or doctrine. It sure is not Bible. If you say “thou shalt not kill” I think I will jump. That is properly translated as MURDER and that is defined as malice aforethought of killing another human.
Family and friends will feel the effect as in all deaths with a more complex or dull reaction because of the perceived guilt transferred to them by the public.
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 2:19am@ice
Report Post »Part 2:
If Judas is the example used to make suicide a sin then someone needs to read much closer. Judas had to betray Jesus to fulfill prophecy, Matt 26-27. Once Judas realized Jesus would not deliver himself Judas felt remorse, threw the money into the Temple and left to hang himself. Jesus had said woe to the one who would betray or identify him in the garden only because he knew the sorrow it would bring to that person. Judgment to hell was not made. Hades as a side note is Greek for “holding place” until judgment BTW.
NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 2:37amCivil service has been a place to hide. It was a good shelter when the economy was bad. As time went by the economy grew and people could not see where the money was coming from and it seemed an endless supply. They formed unions though unlawful for a civil servant to do so. Therefore, the money and benefits keep rolling in and one day the economy failed, the dwindling workforce could not keep up the pace of the taxes needed for dead weight.
I bet every one of them voted for illegal aliens to be protected, yes the ones who cost them their jobs. We are talking billions of dollars a year, bet they wished they had that money back now, ha
Report Post »Anamah
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 3:02amOf course! But in reality I think Unions have something to do with the teacher depression. Because they work as the mafia, pushing to take advantage from the rest of the society and some teachers have enough decency to recognize protests were unjustified and selfish manipulations. Unions work as fascist to force others.
Report Post »avenger
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 7:36amand this guy was teaching kids !!!!!!
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 6:54pmGive me a break. Unions gave this guy a twisted mind full of “poor me” syndrome.
Report Post »TruthTalker
Posted on March 19, 2011 at 6:59pmThis gal, rather.
Report Post »HUGGINGMYBABIES
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 7:55amShe was making almost $72K per year and her comp was just under $18K. It might be noted she very well might have been, like so many, living way beyond her means. notice the coworkers speaking aren’t mentioned by name? Why? No doubt that was a union shop steward comment. Easily traced. A friend would speak openly. What made up tripe. Poor Jeri, abused by the unions in life and in death :( May she experience true freedom on the other side.
Chuck Finley
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 10:18amShe was weak, that’s all there is to it. She is the only one to blame, and I only feel any type of pain for her family. Too bad .
mwhaley
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 11:11amHere is how I would handle Wis. I treat this just like my business. I have to compete in the market. Wis. has to compete to keep tax payers, and business in the state. I can not raise my prices. Wis. can not raise taxes. I would make my budget. Here is what each department gets. Not one penny more. Managers will need to start cutting. Public unions you strike I will pull a Ronald Reagan. I will fire and rehire positions as needed. I am sure I will not have a problem finding workers.
Report Post »Mitzi
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 12:10pmI am sure the “Union” had alot to do with pushing this person over the edge, but ultimately, the person responsible for her death is she herself. Perhaps someone who was so depressed should NOT have been teaching our children in the first place. I am sorry for the famlies loss, but the only one responsible is herself…..
Report Post »kennyg933
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 1:16pmMy dad was a clinically depressed union-brainwashed, socialist loser. The only time he ever got passionate about his job was a month before contract negotiations. Then, he suddenly became the greatest forklift driver in the universe, worthy of 3-times the pay of a non-union forklift driver and 2-times the pay of a union forkilift driver who only drove the forklift full-time for 8 years, and not the 20+ years that the old man drove one. Maybe it was the socialist delusion that the unions indoctrinate its memeber into that caused his depression. Maybe it was guilt from using extorsion to get what he had as opposed to using his talent and intelligence. Maybe it was fear that the unions bring if he ever did want to speak out against extorsion and socialismt that caused his depression. Whatever the reason, my dad was a depressed and depresseing union brainwashed socialist loser, who taught his 2 sons the lie that if you are non-union, you are either taking advantage of someone or you are being taken advantage of by someone. In the end, he was taken advantage of by the unions and he was depressed.
Report Post »cosette
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 4:16pmAnyone that unstable does not belong in a classroom with impressionable children. Too bad she took her own life but better hers’ than some poor unsuspecting child. When an individual is that much on the edge, there‘s no telling what they’ll do. May God have mercy on her soul!
Report Post »Sparky101
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 4:51pmcosette, when you start telling people they can’t have their job because they are depressed, they become expert at hiding their depression. Years ago, when it was thought a crime to be depressed, very few people would come forward for the treatment they needed. Things are somewhat better now, but still the stigma that prevents more from coming forward, is very strong – as evidenced by your post.
Report Post »Gold Coin & Economic News
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 5:15pmUnion thugs are nothing but lab rats being used to push the liberal agenda. One day they will regret their willingness to being party to the experiment.
Report Post »mrclean
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 5:15pmwah wah wah.
Blame the gov for everything.
Poor teachers, having to take a salary cut (most of us have been through that maybe more than once), Cry me a river. Schmucks
Accept the changes and get on with life.
Report Post »BMWmech
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 7:09pmIf she was that distraught its probably because she knew the gravy train was over and she would have to actually start teaching. Also, if she had a history of depression, don‘t you think maybe she shouldn’t be around kids.
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 9:05pmIf she didn’t have to pay out that big chunk of her pay in Union dues she would be a little better off financially.
You would think by now that maybe if they would stop subsidizing illegals across the country with taxpayer money and allowing them free access to all public services, and then the States wonder why they are running deficits with tens of millions of freeloaders sucking them dry. But instead they would rather lay off teachers, firefighters, and police to make up the difference instead of enforcing the law and cutting off foreign invading criminals!
Report Post »dominke
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 9:21pmThe unions are barbaric thugs. The wimp unions cant handle a piece of cake. Look at japan,these people should be rioting by union standards here,guess what they act like humans not jackasses,who are ungrateful crooks.
Report Post »GONESURFING
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 9:51pmWould be happy to get the benefits that they get.
Report Post »Just a case of mental illness, and she was teaching ?
restorehope
Posted on March 20, 2011 at 11:33pmFor once, the lib/socialists didn’t blame Bush. Exploiting this woman’s death to further attack the governor is extremely despicable. Any teacher dumb enough to jump on this blame wagon should not be in the classroom teaching our children. It was known by others that this woman was mentally ill for quite some time. Her depression just didn’t pop up since the new law was passed. Why don’t they blame global warming? It is just as ludicrous.
Report Post »paperpushermj
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 12:37amOMG people give this poor tortured soul a break. Pray for her soul that God give her peace. Are we as callous as the Unionist that would use her tormented soul for their own purpose. We are better then them
Report Post »Kalshion
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 3:07amWhile I feel sorry for her, it angers me just how petty the union is being. It’s like Walker walked right up to the lady and ordered her to commit suicide I mean good grief. What’s worse is this; these teachers whining about a pay, there are a lot of us unemployed people would be THANKFUL just to have a job for once.
Report Post »lel2007
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 8:03amI agree, the story is a crock of bovine excrement.
Report Post »Miguelito
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 8:49amThere we go blaming someone else for our choices. Let’s look at her history of depression, what medications was she taken, what amount of counseling was she receiving? The liberals will try to make her a martryr which is sad and reaching. This is sad that this person took her own life and my prayersare with her family. What is the truth?
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 9:53am@Sparky101 T
Tell that to the veterans that are still afraid to be diagnosed with PTSD! You know with our lovely homeland security saying that is grounds to having your 2nd Amendment rights removed from you!
Report Post »1Dave
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 10:32amAgreed. The Unions are responsible for her death.They are the ones who got her all worked up.
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 11:15amSo this teacher was basically only doing it for the money and once the possible reduction of it might be realized she kills herself?
That’s the message I understood.
Unions = It’s not about labor, it’s about reaping the benefits of non-union laborers and the taxes they pay.
Report Post »hud
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 3:07pmWisc. a state full of delusional people, do these stupid union minions not realize that the taxpayer will slaughter them when the tax pain gets unbearable, or leave the state whichever comes first.
Report Post »taskmaster78
Posted on March 21, 2011 at 7:05pmShe needed her meds who failed her or ther Governor? I pray for her family, yet she’s now gone and not because of the vote but because she was a sick woman in need of treatment.
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