This story makes me sad.

During yesterday’s executive session of the Jobs, Economy and Small Business Committee, AB426, the horrific new ferrous mining bill was brought up for amendments. Most now believe the bill was written by and for the protection and profit of the mining company for the specific purpose of gaining control of the iron ore and fresh water resources in the northern part of the State. Despite huge outcry from residents of the area, environmental groups and Assembly Democrats, and the fact that AB426 has been overwhelming rejected nearly two-to-one at both public hearings

This is sad. Very sad. And yet another example of how the Wisconsin’s executive and legislative branches are colluding to turn our government over to corporate interests. These are troubling times, indeed.

But there is a change on the wind folks. Why do you think that those who would sell out this state’s precious resources to their corporate puppeteers have upped their game so desperately? Because the writing is on the wall. Their time in power is ending.

My gut reaction to this: Are you really ready to go to war with your own country? Isn’t that what they want? The answer is, forever, peace. We must win this out with peace.

See these crimes being committed by our state government for what they are: Aggressive bullying aimed at getting you to fight them at their level. Once you lash out they can crack down. Don’t lash out. Stand strong. Love thy enemy. Crush them with your love. Let them know that even though you don’t agree with them, you do respect their right to feel that way. The fact is, fascists exist because in life, there is two of everything. If we did not have fascists, we could not have democrats.

If my time under the sky above has taught me anything, it is that you cannot defeat the shadow by banishing it. The light can only cover it up. The only way to beat the shadow is to integrate it. To meet it, embrace it, and turn it’s powers of dark toward good works.

And it is for that reason, I will not go to war. I will fight, but I will not war.

I do not give up. In fact, I am more motivated than ever to face down these fascists and show them the error of their ways. No, I will not go on quietly, but I will not stoop to their level. We are all better than that.