by Katie Pavlich, Townhall
The Republican controlled Michigan legislature passed right-to-work legislation late Tuesday morning as union members loudly protested inside and outside of the Capitol in Lansing. Michigan Democrat Rep. Douglas Geiss threatened on the House floor this morning "there would be blood" if the legislation passed. Riot police have been on the scene since early this morning bracing for violence.
The Michigan House Democrats reiterated their threat on their Twitter page, but have since deleted it.
Outside of the building a tent owned and set up by the conservative group Americans For Prosperity has been torn down by cheering union protesters, trapping elderly volunteers inside.
Conservative comedian Steven Crowder, who is in Lansing, has reported being punched in the face four times.
According to reporters on the ground in Michigan, troopers in riot gear are headed to the steps of the Capitol to try and prevent any further violence.
Rather than using anger and violence to hold onto what they've got, why don't unions work within the framework of choice to present their case. Work harder to win member loyalty that is freely given, rather than coerced. Are they up in arms because they are defending something that they consider to be of great value? Then convince your coworkers of the value. Are they angry because there isn't enough value keep members when they are given a choice? Or are they angry because convincing people to keep up financial support is just too much work? If there is more to the pro union argument, I would like to hear it presented respectfully.
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