Wisconsin Gives Green Light For NFL Players To Run Red Lights

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Published: October 7, 2009

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... that is surely going to ire the residents of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill that allows NFL players (who are tardy getting to Lambeau Field) to run red lights via police escort. It awaits the Governor's signature, who is expected to sign it.

One of the main proponents of the bill was the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, the normal digs for all of the Green Bay Packers' opponents. Their position was clear- a police procession would ensure the players get to Lambeau Field on time, and thus, ensure future reservations with all of the Packers' opponents.

"It's not just about the Packers. It's about statewide special events, VIPs, and right now the only people who can go through stoplights and stop signs are funeral processions," said Sen. Dave Hansen, D-Green Bay.

Uh, OK, Dave. 

Suuuuuuuuure it isn't about the Packers. After all, if the Packers weren't in Green Bay, we would still come to Green Bay every Sunday, r...

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