Your tax $$$ hard at work: MI School District illegally uses school alert system to make robocalls to recall Gov Snyder

Yes the school district apologized for it, but the damage is done nonetheless. From Michigan Capitol Confidential: School District Admits 'Big Mistake' Over 'Get Rid of Snyder' Phone Alert

A public school district in Michigan has used its phone alert system to point voters toward the recall effort against Gov. Rick Snyder. In early June, shortly after the Snyder recall reached the petition-gathering phase, the alert system for Lawrence Public Schools sent out the following robocall to residents of the district:

“This is a message from the Lawrence Public Schools (inaudible) alert system. This is an informational item and not directly associated with the school. Concerned parents interested in cuts to education . . . we're here to inform you that there is information about the problem. Also, be advised that there is a petition to recall Governor Snyder. If you want, stop by Chuck Moden's house right by the school June 7th/8th between 3:30 and 4:00 pm. Thank you. Goodbye.”

To listen, click here.

The school alert system is used for special announcements, such as school closings due to snowfall, lock-downs or other school-related information. In such situations, the robocalls go out to “alert” residents of the district about a special circumstance that is taking place. Though it is uncertain without an official investigation, use of the system to advance a political endeavor, such as the Snyder recall, appears to have been a violation of the state’s campaign finance law.

That's putting it as mildly as possible. Behind this is the Michigan Education Association (MEA) that has publicly made it known what everyone knew it was doing privately - pushing for the recall of Gov Rick Snyder. Does it not bother anyone that an organization that is funded by laundered taxpayer money via forced unionization, and subsequently given to the Democratic Party either directly or indirectly, is using their bounty to recall duly elected representatives and the Governor for simply looking out for the taxpayers best interest? Who works for whom exactly? HT: Instapundit

Figures: Detroit Free Press gives "Committee to recall Gov. Snyder" in-kind contribution

With friends in the media, it's a wonder that liberal groups need to raise a single red cent in their campaigns to further their cause. From the front page of the freep over the weekend:

The story gets top billing: Committee to recall Gov. Snyder in countdown to get 800,000 good names

A campaign to recall Gov. Rick Snyder has reached the halfway point on a 90-day time-table to collect more than 800,000 petition signatures needed to put the issue before voters.

Campaign insiders won't say how many they have.

But it's a pretty good bet that even in an era of grassroots organizing propelled by social media, they're not close to halfway home.

And thus the freep feels compelled to give them an in-kind contribution with the above exposure. Just to keep things rolling along, complete with a link to their website and facebook page. Thanks a bunch!