The difference is, you and I aren't out protecting...you and I. Everyone has a different opinion of what a true patriot is, that's for sure.
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I'm fine with making it a felony for everyone. I also believe in the death penalty. I also would never argue for all the protection in the World for our Law Enforcement.

Andrew Jackson -how right you are: spoken like a true patriot. I absolutely agree with protecting those that serve & protect us but why just them - to get votes & make somebody feel good about themselves is why.

Under Wisconsin law, anyone who causes bodily harm to another adult, unborn child, or mother of an unborn child through an act that is done with an intent to cause bodily harm without the consent of the person harmed may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor.

this should work both ways. if the police harm someone intentionally they should be fired and charged with a felony

So, why is he running if he's being told to stop?

So, would this mean that, a cop yells, "Police, Stop!!", but the person takes off--during the ensuing foot chase, the cop twists an ankle. When they catch the bad guy, that means he can also be charged with a felony? While I appreciate the intent, we HAVE already over-criminalized much of our lives. And, as was already mentioned, no legislator would dare vote against this, and thus suffer the wrath of the law enforcement lobby during their next election cycle. Again, I appreciate the intent, but this proposal goes too far.

AndrewJackson - The point of the story and bill, is to change this particular situation from a misdemeanor to a felony, which it should be. As I mentioned earlier, I apologize for if I read your post wrong, but I think not giving the police (who are out to protect you), the most protection possible, is intelligent at all. I'm not surprised about anything to be quite honest with you. It's all good.

I think that everyone will agree that the police deserve all of the protection that we can give them, but the brief description of this law raises some concerns to me that it will be abused at some point.

There are already laws on the books for EVERYTHING. Does assault ring a bell? The constitution says EQUAL protection, not INDIVIDUAL. It is in the same boat as all the hate crime legislation and a dozen(million) other redundant, feelgood laws passed by our over insured, over paid elected representatives in Madison and Washington. But the fault is really ours, we don't pay enough attention collectively.
P.S. Don't be so quick to comment on or quantify someones intelligence. You have absolutely no idea who you are communicating with. You might be very surprised.

..and I apologize if I misread your post, but I'm really confused on what you're implying. There is no question the police should be protected to the fullest extent of the law itself.

AndrewJackson - So you don't think one should be penalized for injuring a police officer? Real intelligent comment.

Another pathetic, redundant, feel good law that will accomplish ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Nothing besides maybe receiving the law enforcement vote next election. These people are so far from the basis of reality and the way regular people live it will never be repaired.

I don't understand why this hasn't been the case all along. For the risk the officers deal with on a daily basis, it's the least our lawmakers can do.

This is definitely worthwhile legislation! Throw the book at 'em!

Give them everything they have coming to them. Zero tolerance.

Book 'em, Danou. ☺

Good for them! I fully support that.