"It's time for UW alumni across the system to stand up to Walker"

[riversedge]

I am writing a letter in a bit--to both my legislators--both are Republicans but they need to know that I object to these draconian cuts.
And I will also send a letter to Walker!


"It's time for UW alumni across the system to stand up to Walker" http://wdhne.ws/1D4HR84 #wipolitics #WisconsinIdea


Letter: UW grads, say 'enough'!

http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/opinion/2015/02/06/university-wisconsin-alumni-oppose-walker-budget/22968857/


Letters to the editor 5:49 a.m. CST February 6, 2015
It's time for all University of Wisconsin alumni to stand up to Gov. Scott Walker's cuts.
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EDITOR: Enough is enough! I've been watching Gov. Scott Walker attack the beating heart of Wisconsin — the University of Wisconsin System — and it needs to end: now.

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2011 with a Bachelor's Degree in Information & Communication Technologies. I recall being surrounded by stellar faculty and administrators who supported my ambitions above and beyond what anyone could have expected. I now have a great career in a growing technology field with nothing but opportunity.

But now that's all in peril. Our education system, perhaps the most progressive in the nation, is now being threatened by a politician with one eye on the White House and the other on firming up his bona fides as a budget cutter.

Wisconsin has a rich history of funding K-12 as well as higher education. We have long been the envy of other states in our commitment to educating our citizens. But clearly this doesn't interest Gov. Walker, who is trying to take a carving knife to one of the best higher education systems in the nation with his proposed $300 million cut, the largest in UW history.

If we do nothing, if we stand by and let Gov. Walker crush the very soul of Wisconsin, the impact will be felt across every inch of our great state for decades to come. It's time for UW alumni across the system to stand up to Walker. It's time to stand up for Wisconsin. It time to say enough. On Wisconsin!

[Scuba]

1. K&R and I'll distribute this too!!!

Thanks riversedge!!

[Jackpine Radical]

2. Thank you, riversedge--

I guess Walker had ambitions to disassemble every last part and symbol of Bob LaFollette's Progressive heritage in this state.

[riversedge]

5. Walker had Kock-ALEC talking to him in one ear and his

God chatting to him in the other

[GusBob]

3. I've never written to a politician before in my life in my life

UW ' 86 here. I turned my BA into a doctorate and have helped start 3 successful businesses. I don't live in Wisconsin now but do own land there and pay taxes on same.....

Our nephews currently attend UW and UWM

I have never written a letter to a politician before in my life, but I am now. As soon as I cool down a bit

[riversedge]

4. thank you Gus....

I find snail mail the best when writing.

For you, it is a family affair. In solidarity

[GusBob]

8. Oh it will be on letterhead with a stamp

All pro looking . Its family yes, and education and research and right from wrong.

They won't ever get that

[Jackpine Radical]

6. Between my wife & me, we have 6 UW degrees,

all but 1 of them from Madison.

[GusBob]

7. And how many lives have y'all touched between then and now?

Countless I reckon

[Lifelong Protester]

9. Yes. we K12 teachers need support

in our long struggle!

[Enthusiast]

10. Kicked and recommended a whole bunch!

[riversedge]

11. AP:UW campuses ask alumni to push back against Scott Walker cuts

I was surprised to find this in an AP newspaper.


Spud Lovr ?@SpudLovr 4m4 minutes ago

UW campuses ask alumni to push back against Scott Walker cuts http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/UW-campuses-ask-alumni-to-push-back-against-Walker-cuts-291067391.html#.VNVHBTLy1p4.twitter … #wiunion #p2 #ctl
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UW campuses ask alumni to push back against Walker cuts

http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/UW-campuses-ask-alumni-to-push-back-against-Walker-cuts-291067391.html#.VNVHBTLy1p4.twitter

Posted: Fri 11:55 AM, Feb 06, 2015

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MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A number of University of Wisconsin System campuses are looking to launch letter campaigns to legislators and Gov. Scott Walker opposing the governor

Posted: Friday, February 6, 2015 --- 11:51 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- A number of University of Wisconsin System campuses are looking to launch letter campaigns to legislators and Gov. Scott Walker opposing the governor's budget cuts for the system.

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UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank sent a mass email out to that school's alumni on Thursday imploring them to write to lawmakers and the governor asking them to reduce the cut. Officials at UW-Whitewater and UW-Milwaukee are trying to start similar write-in campaigns.
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Copyright: Associated Press 2015

[Fairgo]

12. UW 92

I am a Badger from way back. Leinies, brats, and philosophy on the terrace... Stood with the throngs in the rotunda trying to stop the first gulf war. Voted for Ben Maisel, may he rest in eternal political theatre. Madison was a beautiful progressive city, but the state was overwhelmingly at odds with critical thinking...and thus at risk of the connivances of snake oil salesmen. The slide started with Tommy Thompson. This idiot is the terminal distillation of stupidity and misguided self interest. How far have we fallen in the land of battling Bob Lafollette? I will rite my letter, but these mooks don't read.

[riversedge]

13. CC to the UW admininstration if not mailed yet...

and thanks for doing the letter writing.