Dem Deception

From WBAY 2. The state of Wisconsin has a dem. Gov. ( Doyle), a dem majority in the assemble and a dem majority in the state senate. Why can't they pass a law to change the OWI laws? What does Mr Goundy not understand here. Republicans are not holding this up. Da, Dave Hansen could of had this changed this past spring. Looks Like Bob Cowles is twisting in the wind with them! Can we say RINO! The Goudy family suffered their loss and the question is, who will be the next family to lose a loved one. It's called P O L I T I C S !!!!! Why do people keep voting for democrats that deceive them.

Family of Crash Victim Question Lawmakers' Interest in Tougher OWI Laws

Updated: Aug 6, 2009 11:30 PM
Parents Question Lawmakers' Interest in OWI Laws
Lawmakers Say Change is Coming to OWI Laws

By Sarah Thomsen

""Our state legislators, I don't think take this near as serious as they should," Tom said. "We hope to do something in the future with talking with some of these people to say, Do you have any idea? Do you understand, really?"

Lawmakers introduced at least 16 OWI-related bills this year. None has come to a vote.

"I know Governor Doyle says he cares, but to me, if he really cares he would change those laws," Terri Goudy said.

State lawmakers say they think they're close to passing at least one bill this fall.

"There's all sorts of viewpoints, but no sorts of consensus as to what to do," Senator Robert Cowles (R-Green Bay) said. "I think it's one of these really thorny, difficult issues, and we're just not sure where to go with it to actually have a concrete result."

Lawmakers say they want action but blame budget talks, a bad economy, and even lobbying for slowing the process.

"Very strong lobbies in the State of Wisconsin that are not interested in changing the status quo," Representative Jim Soletski (D-Green Bay) said, but added, "I don't think that's going to slow this down this time, though."

All the lawmakers Action 2 News spoke with said they take drunken-driving laws very seriously and will push hard to have something passed this fall.

"Things will change. Maybe not as much as you want to do right away, but it does tend to be expensive, but we are going to improve situation and move forward. Something will happen this fall, no question," Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) said.

"I think the main reason, it's not just me, it's most legislators of both parties, wondering what will work and thinking you can change penalties but you can't change the culture as easily," Cowles said.

The Goudys realize culture won't change overnight but say change has to start somewhere, and they'd like to start in Madison." Family of Crash Victim Question Lawmakers' Interest in Tougher OWI Laws - WBAY-TV Green Bay-Fox Cities-Northeast Wisconsin News: