When we were children, there was always the chance that the kids who were losing the game would take their ball and bat and go home.&nbsp; That would be the end of the game.&nbsp; That's how children acted.&nbsp; But to see this same mentality played out in a legislative battle in Wisconsin (and now Indiana) is not only childish, but alarming.&nbsp;&nbsp; To think that elected officials&hellip; those who are entrusted to perform the work of the people&hellip; would flee the state to avoid facing and resolving serious issues is appalling.&nbsp; It threatens our representative form of government.&nbsp; Read more at:&nbsp; <a href="http://theweek.com/bullpen/column/212386/the-real-threat-to-democracy-in-wisconsin">theweek.com/bullpen/column/212386/the-real-threat-to-democracy-in-wisconsin</a><br />