Rep. Chris Danou(D) calls WFA "hate group" for supporting Choose Life License Plates

In the Assembly Transportation Committee’s Executive Session this morning, Rep. Chris Danou (D-Trempeleau) made some outlandish allegations against Wisconsin Family Action (WFA), in his attempt to discredit WFA. Following is WFA’s president, Julaine Appling’s response.

“Rep. Danou’s statements today while discussing the proposed Choose Life Wisconsin license plate in the Assembly Transportation Committee show once again that people who are pro-abortion will make absolutely outrageous statements in an effort to advance their cause.

“Apparently, Rep. Danou isn’t such a hot-shot researcher. Had he been better at his research or less disingenuous in his statement, he would know that Wisconsin Family Action is not a ‘state affiliate’ with Family Research Council (FRC) or any other national or state group.

“That said, Wisconsin Family Action is proud to partner, from time to time, with Family Research Council on issues that are of mutual interest and importance. Family Research Council is run by some of our nation’s finest, including Tony Perkins, a former U.S. Marine and a former Louisiana state legislator; and Lieutenant General Gerald “Jerry” Boykin (ret.), whose 36-year military career included commands of both Delta Force and the United States Army Special Forces Command, as well as many other excellent staff members. These are most definitely the kind of people we are honored to work with and whose values we share.

“It is hard to believe that Rep. Danou would think that the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and its founder and leader Morris Dees are somehow more reputable and credible than Family Research Council. The SPLC has repeatedly been exposed for using its infamous and highly questionable comprised ‘hate groups’ listing primarily for massive fund-raising based on exaggerated representations

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Here's an update on the legislation.

Wisconsin Democrats Trash Bill Allowing Drivers to Buy “Choose Life” License Plates

Democratic lawmakers in Wisconsin are questioning Republican Rep. Andre Jaque (R- De Pere) over the legitimacy of AB 206, a bill sponsored by Jaque which would allow a “Choose Life” license plate in the state. Choose Life plates typically serve as a source of revenue for pregnancy resource centers, which are allocated a donation for each specialty plate that a pro-life resident chooses to opt for.

Democrats are concerned because other organizations have been denied similar privileges due to the fact that the funds could be used for political purposes like lobbying and candidate advocacy.

Not surprisingly, some Democrats are concerned that the creation of a Choose Life plate in their state will draw residents into conversation about so-called “reproductive rights.” One local newspaper, describing the sentiment of one opponent to the bill, Democratic Representative Chris Danou, said:

Danou questioned the political affiliations of Choose Life Wisconsin’s leaders and the idea of broaching the divisive topic of reproductive rights with state license plates.

....With little support, the bill is unlikely to succeed this time around in Wisconsin.

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GOPers need the pro-life wheelhouse to power them through and get elected, and kick them to the curb once they get in office.  

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