Why is this surprising?
Madison, WI is one of the most left wing cities in the country.
In fact on the way to and from my NW Wisconsin cabin, I do EVERYTHING I can to avoid stopping anywhere in Dane County.
I know it's not worth the "hassle" to many, but I salute those who have stood and endured mistreatment and applaud those who rally in supporting them to ensure that essential Liberty is preserved for all.
Maybe require some additional training for all Dispatchers in the states that now have "shall issue" OC/CC laws. Perhaps whenever Dispatch gets a MWG call they should ask the caller, "Does the MWG seem to be breaking any laws or committing a crime; or acting suspiciously?".
Let Dispatch tell the callers that carrying is now legal in many places.