Threats, implied or actual, on the part of legislators are no big surprise.  These egomaniacs are so used to getting their way that they'll use kiddie tactics to try to control and intimidate.
I'm a registered Republican, but like many others I know, these clowns and self-righteous bums are not representative of my values.  The trouble is that absolutely nothing we say will change the course they are on or change their minds and attitudes.  Once oil decreases and ends its support of these folks, maybe then they'll be booted out by their constituents.