One of the frustrating aspects of modern life is seeing events unfold and not knowing quite how to add one’s support or voice to the good guys. You want to support the workers in Wisconsin fighting for their rights, but flying out there is beyond most of us. We have neither the time (we work) or the money.
Union leaders have suggested wearing red this week. Even that may get lost--lots of winter coats are red. One easy way to express our solidarity is to wear a red ribbon. Pin it to your shirt. People will notice a red ribbon and ask what it is for. You tell them it is to support the right of people to peacefully assemble and ask for a redress of grievances. It is for the right of people to organize and sign contracts. It is for the right of teachers, fire fighters, and police to form a union and bargain for wages and benefits.
The governor of Wisconsin says he won’t be affected by out-of-state people, though he didn’t seem to have any problem with the out-of-state Koch brothers funding his campaign.
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