I met with Rep. Enns inside the capitol today. Here are a few of the highlights.
-He said that about 25% of the people in the crowd were paid actors from Chicago.
-He said that we were all being too emotional and out of control, which makes the legislators choose not to vote for us. I responded with, “Isn’t that action based out of emotion because you’re mad at us?” He said, “Yes, but the teachers started it.”
-And my personal favorite:
“I’m alternatively certified. I took the education classes, but I didn’t learn anything.”
I did not walk away feeling too good about our conversation.
Courtesy KOCO:
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has doubled down on this claim without providing details:
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has identified a growing number of outside protest groups, not involved with the ongoing teachers’ rally, present at the State Capitol. The situation is being closely monitored for the safety of educators, elected officials and others at the Capitol and the surrounding area.
In the past, some of these groups have been known to show violent behavior during non-violent rallies. There have been reports of threats made towards members of the Legislature and the Governor’s office.
The Department of Public Safety is consistently utilizing resources to identify and monitor these outside groups, investigate threats made, and to provide safety and security for all attendees.