Tom Reynolds' new program

Just when you thought the campaign might slip by without hearing another looney statement from Senator Tom Reynolds (R-West of Reality), he offers up a new amnesty program. Amnesty for single mothers...if they get married.

Here is a recap of what happened at a candidate forum last week from the Milwaukee County Democratic Party.

West Allis - Jim Sullivan, candidate for the 5th State Senate, took last night's opportunity at the West Allis/West Milwaukee School District candidate forum to continue his conversation with the voters about the issues that are important to them.

Sullivan addressed questions about school funding, maintaining local control, and creating a safe learning environment. Meanwhile, his opponent constantly veered off topic to further his own narrow agenda, showing again he has no interest in talking about the issues that concern the 5th District.

Instead of using his time to propose real solutions for K-12 education, Tom Reynolds continued to insist that school violence exists because "families barely even exist on the north side of the city of Milwaukee." Mr. Reynolds even went so far as to suggest legislation that would offer single moms "amnesty" if they enter into a marriage.

Martha Love, Chair of the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County released the following statement today regarding Reynolds' comments: "Tom Reynolds would like to offer an "amnesty" program to women who have children out of wedlock, if they agree to get married. Amnesty from what exactly?"

"This is a truly offensive statement that not only insinuates that single mothers have done something wrong, but their children are destined to be criminals. Tom Reynolds constantly speaks out on the importance of family values, and he should understand that marriages should be entered into out of love, and not to gain 'amnesty' from some sort of government penalty.

The 5th Senate District should ask for amnesty from the state for inflicting this lunatic on us by voting Jim Sullivan into office next week.