Wisconsin Capitol To Close Sunday Afternoon After Non-Stop Protests

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http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/02/wisconsin-capitol-to-close-sunday-afternoon-after-non-stop-protests.php?ref=fpi

The protests that have deluged the Wisconsin Capitol are now being wound down -- at least the ones insides are -- with the Capitol Police announcing today that the building will close down on Sunday.

Preparations for the shutdown have already begun, with protesters asked to remove items such as mattresses, tables, chairs, appliances and boxes from the building. On Saturday, protesters will no longer be allowed to bring blankets or sleeping bags inside.

Key quote from the press release:

"We are closing the Capitol for a short period of time for public health reasons, as well as for general building maintenance," Chief Tubbs said. "Everyone agrees that our State Capitol is a source of pride for our state and that we should take a break to take care of the building. People have been very respectful of the building, law enforcement and staff to this point. Since the beginning, protest organizers have worked very cooperatively with law enforcement. Based on discussions with them about the need to return to normal business hours, Capitol Police is anticipating that a thorough cleaning can begin at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. As always, the top priority of Capitol Police is ensuring the safety of everyone at the Capitol. I thank everyone in advance for their cooperation.

Wisconsin State Capitol to close Sunday afternoon for cleaning, protestors say they won't leave
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20110225/OSH0101/110225151/Wisconsin-State-Capitol-close-Sunday-afternoon-cleaning-protestors-say-they-won-t-leave?odyssey=nav|head

[Myrina]

1. Key phrase: FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.

Walker has not won.

[riderinthestorm]

3. I dunno. I believe that once they are out, Walker will do everything he can to keep them out. nt

[riderinthestorm]

2. So this doesn't sound good for the protesters does it?

The Capital Police are going to move them out of the building on Sunday? Wisconsin in March, outside, is pretty brutal. If there isn't a place to get inside and be warm, imho the protest movement will be severely weakened.

I thought the police were actually being fairly supportive of the protesters presence. Am I missing something here?