Not being represented in Madison

~by Kay Evenson, Galesville

I am angry that the constituents of the 31st Senate District of Wisconsin are not being represented in Madison. Our Senator Kathleen Vinehout seems to think a vacation in Illinois is better than going to work in Madison and voicing the concerns of her constituents. She was elected by taxpayers to do a job yet she thinks fleeing the state is somehow noble and a fun thing to do.My Representative Chris Danou did show up for work in the assembly but his actions of throwing papers and water at republican representatives during a floor session is inexcusable and would have be considered disorderly conduct if it was done by a protester. As a former law enforcement officer he should be ashamed of himself and apologize to the entire Assembly for his bad behavior. Debate and discussion is the heart of democracy. Throwing fits during sessions or running away like a spoiled child because you disagree with an issue is an insult to all the hard working people in the districts of these lawmakers who pay their salaries. It is our money and we demand better representation than that. Call Representative Danou at 608-266-7015 or email him at Rep.Danou@legis.wisconsin.govand demand he apologize to the Assembly and to the constituents of the 91st District. Call Sen. Vinehout at 608-266-8546 or email her at Sen.Vinehout@legis.wiscosin.gov and tell her to get back to Madison and represent us. No matter how you feel on the budget repair bill, she needs to be in Madison to let our voices be heard.