I believe Randy Richardville has made a grave error.

Given the reluctance he has shown to advance ANY type of employee freedom legislation as yet, it seems out of character.  It is strange enough, but seems apparent to folks is that he is in fact reacting to the MEA financed recall attempts on Paul Scott as a sort of pay-back, retribution, or punishment.

Punishment?

Right-To-Work is not punishment.  It is re-establishing the natural connection between employee and employer.  It is recognizing our rights as individuals as so aptly stated by those who once upon a time, knew what "Self Evident truths" were.  It is, and should be a law re-recognized to be applied to all persons as a reward for being a part of the greatest nation on the face of the earth.

Punishment it is not.

And it is troubling, if that is the intent of the majority leader. Political retribution is an ugly thing indeed. That would be the act of a man so self absorbed in his own power, he is not guided by principle or any proper sense of justice. And while anyone in this forum would gladly see our teacher's unions dealt with a little more directly, and challenged even more than they have, it is imprudent to consider arbitrary acts by the majority leader as appropriate.

Of course I could be a bad judge of character.

If Michigan Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville is not being vindictive and petty, I take it all back.

Perhaps he thinks it is a way to advance the cause of freedom to the ends I have described.  Perhaps he thinks baby steps in the war against an unjust proposition of government control in every facet of our lives, including the method by which we earn our bread is the way to go.  Perhaps he just wants to "inch it along?"

Perhaps.  Perhaps a tantrum is not what is going on? Could I be erring in my assessment?

Given what seems to be the obvious answer, perhaps he might consider taking the big bite and helping Michigan restore its sense of self determination and guidance without the intrusive hand of a government gone bad.  Maybe he is set to consider rewarding ALL OF THE the state's workforce who need the relief with a fully effective solution.

Perhaps he will clear his good name by crafting a complete Freedom-To-Work legislative package that will clear the air about what he is trying to do?