But was he barking or brandishing?

Brad Krause of West Allis, WI was planting trees, and perhaps the acorns of further litigation.

— Your humble correspondent, 02/18/09

An aforementioned acorn takes root:

Madison Police Department Capt. Victor Wahl, in writing the Spring edition of the department's "Legal Update," said bluntly that [Wisconsin AG J.B. Van Hollen's April] memo made no difference in how Madison would enforce its law.

"First, it is important to realize that the memorandum is advisory only," wrote Wahl, who has a law degree, and "does not in any way restrict the legal authority of officers to take action or of individual prosecutors to pursue charges."

Earlier:
Van Hollen barks out a memorandum
"Cowboys" take sudden heed of civil rights
MKE's Chief Flynn: The fallout continues