I am writing to offer Wisconsin Republicans some answers following their defeat in the state Supreme Court race (“Wisconsin Republicans look for answers,” April 10).
Now, I am not a doctor, but I know it’s necessary for doctors to make a diagnosis before offering a cure. So, let’s take a look at what’s ailing state Republicans.
Since Scott Walker was governor, state Republicans have offered Wisconsin residents the following: Attempted to eliminate public unions (Act 10); gerrymandered the state; stuffed state budgets with policy bills in the middle of the night; underfunded the state Medicaid program; did nothing about PFAS; drained the public school systems of proper funding, while expanding the voucher program; gave repeated huge tax cuts to Wisconsin’s billionaires; and, offered us mostly awful candidates for the State Supreme Court (e.g. Michael Gableman).
Looking at the above should make everyone ill.
The remedies for this litany of ailments are simple: Offer decent healthcare coverage, well-funded public schools and daycare and paid family leave for medical emergencies; then, protect the environment, green the state against climate change and help family farms survive.
Of course, Republicans need to support the right to an abortion, support LGBTQ+ rights, legalize marijuana and tax the billionaires in this state so they pay some taxes. Oh, one last thing: since our taxes pay their salaries, how about scheduling some work days?
Like all patients, to get better usually means making healthier choices. Good luck, Republicans!
Phillip N. Musickant, Fox Point
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