Title: Jesse Jackson rallies protesters at Wis. Capitol (We Shall Overcome) Source:
WKBT News 8 URL Source:http://www.wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=14058089 Published:Feb 18, 2011 Author:Associated Press Post Date:2011-02-18 19:17:25 by Hondo68 Keywords:The Rev. Jesse Jackson, We Shall Overcome, Thank you, Jesse Views:1701 Comments:2
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson has urged thousands of protesters in the Wisconsin Capitol to continue their stand against a sweeping anti-union bill that state Republicans are pushing.
Jackson made an unannounced appearance at the protests Friday afternoon. Protesters rushed to shake his hand or high-five him, and many shouted, "Thank you, Jesse."
Jackson told the protesters they were fighting for a just cause. He told them to hold strong to their principles and continue fighting to kill the bill. Then he led the masses in a rendition of "We Shall Overcome."
Gov. Scott Walker's bill would cut costs in part by eliminating collective-bargaining rights.
Jackson likened the protest to anti-government fights in Egypt and Tunisia. He says Wisconsin workers should be allowed at the table to help find a solution.
