Around 10 to 14 thousand people showed up at the Wisconsin capitol yesterday to remind legislators that the fight is not over. Video from WISN here.
And more:
And more about the rally, including photos, here.
True, this wasn't the 100K plus who turned out on March 12. But I was at the capitol on February 15, when around 13,000 showed up for the first time, and I remember hearing passersby saying, "Holy crap. You don't see rallies that big, here."
I realize that the carnival antics of rallies and marches are both attractive and impotent, unless protesters follow through, as we are doing with the recall elections. Going to a protest is basically a gesture. But I think yesterday's manifestation is an important aspect of the battle, as Walker continues to fire volleys at the people of Wisconsin. He's not done, and neither are we.
Updated by rhubarb at Sun May 15, 2011 at 05:33 PM CDT
Thank you, We Won, for this link to yesterday's speeches!
http://www.youtube.com/...
Updated by rhubarb at Sun May 15, 2011 at 07:06 PM CDT
Another link from We Won:
http://www.defendwisconsin.org/...