When state Senate Jon Erpenbach, a prominent Wisconsin Democrat, was sued two years ago by a conservative group seeking records of his email communications with constituents, the senator says, “I sought the advice of Attorney General Van Hollen, who is a constitutional officer sworn to represent the Legislature without prejudice. He refused to provide any counsel other than to tell me to acquiesce to the conservative organization’s request.” Yet, in Vukmir’s case, Van Hollen’s lawyers are attacking the very same open-records law. Erpenbach concludes: “If you are protecting ALEC, the attorney general will jump to represent you. But if you are protecting citizens, he apparently cannot be bothered.” It is tough to argue with Erpenbach’s determination that Van Hollen and the Department of Justice are engaging in “blatant partisan and political actions.” It is always unsettling when law enforcement officials enforce one set of rules for their allies, and another for their opponents. I unfortunately see this on a daily basis living in Northeast Fitzwalkerstan......AKA Wisconsin.
Posted on: Sun, 22 Sep 2013 13:27:02 +0000
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