To the editor:
Kudos to Judy Grant for her letter to the editor of Jan. 30 titled “Statehouse bully.” It is right on target.
From his decisions to defund the Kansas Arts Commission, close SRS offices and cut funding to our schools, the governor has shown disdain for the poor, disabled and lower-income residents of Kansas. And now comes an effort to eliminate or drastically cut the Kansas income tax, which will have the ultimate effect of raising local property and sales taxes. The governor ignores the fact that states such as Texas and Florida have alternate methods of funding to offset their lack of income taxes, be it oil, natural gas or tourism.
According to a Journal-World article in the Jan. 28 issue by Scott Rothschild, a nonpartisan Center on Budget and Policy Priorities says the governor’s proposals will create a new giveaway to large businesses at the expense of state services and other taxpayers.
Since there seems to be little interest in recalling Gov. Brownback, it seems the only option we have is to make sure he is a one-term governor. Only then will we be able to begin repairing the damage done.
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geekin_topekan (anonymous) says…
Tothe editor,
why do we get 16 sports stories, 3 LTEs, and 8 news?
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Great question! This is why our country is so screwed up...Only idiots care about games.
Yeoman2 (anonymous) says…
This guy was a lousey senator. Why would any intelligent person think he would make a better governer??
pace (anonymous) replies…
Please put your remarks in context. Why would any intelligent person think he would make a better governor than Brownback. Who wouldn't?
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Because he's against abortion?
pace (anonymous) replies…
ANY intelligent and I should add, more honest person would make a better governor.
While I am horrified at the efforts by elected government officials, using tax money, to restrict a citizens rights to access a legal medical procedure. I don't put all pro-choice and anti-choice persons into broad categories. Abortion is a serious medical procedure, so serious it should be left to the patient and the doctor, not to the mob or politicized. It is a legal procedure, The laws being passed disguised as regulatory are rotten in their heart and design. I don't like law and tax money used to steal rights, be they access to medical procedures, to vote, to own property, to wed, etc..
rockchalk1977 (anonymous) says…
"From his decisions to defund the Kansas Arts Commission".
How dare Governor Brownback attempt to balance the state budget on the backs of the art and croissant crowd. Write a check Dick!
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Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
"When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. " (A source)
Where are we today? Where is the fear?
BornAgainAmerican (anonymous) replies…
Why don't you join your Feabagger brothers and sisters? I hear they are looking for recruits due to their dwindling numbers.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
State Rep. Richard Floyd (R) used violent and graphic language to discuss his views on trans-sexual people using dressing rooms that match their gender identity.
“I believe if I was standing at a dressing room and my wife or one of my daughters was in the dressing room and a man tried to go in there — I don’t care if he thinks he’s a woman and tries on clothes with them in there — I’d just try to stomp a mudhole in him and then stomp him dry,” the lawmaker said.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Why don't you make me?
pace (anonymous) replies…
If you mean the Occupy movement, yes more people should support and join in. You don't have to do it by tenting in a park. It is more than camping out. There are a lot of ways. The court declaring corporations have the same rights as persons, and not the same responsibilities, that has to change. Occupy addresses a number of issues, Families, homes, jobs, civil rights, medical rights, banksters and financial inequity. I find the unfair tax system, which put Romney at 14% and my family at 30% just wrong. Koch is ruling Kansas, paying for ad campaigns which are just lies. Yes more people should support Occupy. It not like Congress is going to stand up for us. The do nothing bums. I don't like my tax money going to pay for armed repression of peaceful protest. Something needs to wake up Congress to do something. Occupy might encourage the GOP and DEMs to address problems, do something. We have plenty of speeches and ads, we need action. We need jobs and education support. When your main argument is denigration of people trying to do something to improve things. You might consider doing something else Your plans falls flat on fixing squat.
jhawkinsf (anonymous) replies…
I don't understand how calling for violence is not a violation of this forum's rules. This comment should be removed and serious consideration be given to banning this individual.
AlexParker (Alex Parker) replies…
As soon as that comment was flagged, it was removed. Please, if you see a comment that warrants removal, flag it.
jhawkinsf (anonymous) replies…
I flagged it, then waited a couple of hours before flagging it again.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Its okay to say I want to kiss the governor, but I can't say I want to kick the governor... Welcome to amurrikkka!
rockchalk1977 (anonymous) replies…
Remember TUCSON larry?
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Remember the Alamo '77?
AlexParker (Alex Parker) replies…
You said it's "time for some ultra-violence" against legislators. You're right. You can't say that.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
It's your web-site, do what you want. Am I right?
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Because the First Amendment restricts people from speaking harshly about their government. Am I right?
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it’s natural manure.
littlexav (anonymous) replies…
Federal law prevents you from calling for violence. You can advocate whatever you want as long as you don't incite violence. Jayhawkinsf: "I don't understand how calling for violence is not a violation of this forum's rules."
Sounds like you were calling for violence. So NO, you're not protected by the First Amendment. If you so "cherish" your so-called rights, why don't you look them up so you actually know what they are?
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
I was simply stating my feelings of contempt....twas no worse than what this State Representative said:
State Rep. Richard Floyd (R) used violent and graphic language to discuss his views on trans-sexual people using dressing rooms that match their gender identity.
“I believe if I was standing at a dressing room and my wife or one of my daughters was in the dressing room and a man tried to go in there — I don’t care if he thinks he’s a woman and tries on clothes with them in there — I’d just try to stomp a mudhole in him and then stomp him dry,” the lawmaker said.
http://timesfreepress.com/news/2012/j...
pace (anonymous) replies…
You seems to think ranting threats of violence is speaking harshly. Speak to the issues not your own fantasy of violence.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Hear hear!
mommatocharlie (anonymous) says…
I am ashamed to admit i voted for Brownback. I guess that's what happens when you vote for the lesser of two evils.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
I think you're having trouble determining what the lesser of two evils really is. Just because some monkey in a suit says they're christian and against abortion doesn't mean they're not an evil son of a b^7$#. Look at history. What have they done? Now go sit in the corner and think about what you've done.
jackbinkelman (anonymous) replies…
Crazy, Thanks for that.
pace (anonymous) replies…
that might be the makings of a new political party in Kansas, called " I am ashamed to admit i voted for Brownback"
forward (anonymous) says…
As far as the recall goes, it's nearly impossible in Kansas. Kansas has some of the toughest recall rules in the nation.
jhawkinsf (anonymous) replies…
Overturning democracy by removing duly elected officials should not be easy.
Made_in_China (Paul R. Getto) replies…
Good point, and it shouldn't be. Perhaps the 800,000+ who never bothered to vote are starting to pay attention.
TheSychophant (anonymous) replies…
What's so wrong about overturning democracy with more democracy? You do realize that there is a vote taken for recall? I thought that was also called democracy.
jhawkinsf (anonymous) replies…
If more democracy is better democracy, then set the term in office at one week. Yes, an election every Tuesday. That ought to solve all our problems.
Imagine an election decided by just a couple of percentage points. The loser immediately begins a recall petition. For no particular reason other than more democracy is better.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Another reason to keep the mentally deficient from voting.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
Where they really duly elected if we let mentally deficient cast votes?
"Children with low intelligence are more likely to grow up to be social conservatives and racists, researchers found in a study published out of the U.K."
http://blog.sfgate.com/hottopics/2012...
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
"Are they duly elected" Derp!
Armstrong (anonymous) says…
"Since there seems to be little interest in recalling Gov. Brownback,"
Fact of the matter is Kansas is one of the few states that have a surplus.
Fact of the matter is Kansas is one of the few states with low unemployment.
Fact of the matter is Kansas is a red state.
Fact of the matter is Kansas is business friendly.
Don't like our Gov.? Move to the left coast, you can enjoy high unemployment and a state going bankrupt.
none2 (anonymous) replies…
If Kansas is such a business friendly state, then why is Boeing shifting jobs out of Wichita to other states? Are you going to claim that Wichita is as liberal as Lawrence?
deec (anonymous) replies…
Hays is losing their 5th largest employer.
Crazy_Larry (anonymous) replies…
So sorry, Mr. Arm, but no I will not leave. I plan on fighting to the death to take my beloved Kansas back from the perverts and mentally ill who're presently attempting to run us backwards to the 19th century. Expect and prepare.
Armstrong (anonymous) replies…
Let me know how that works out for ya
pace (anonymous) replies…
The only education effort Brownback has been successful at is teaching a great number of people the reasons a governor can be recalled in Kansas. He deserved recall but the law doesn't allow it unless he is indicted and convicted.
downriverdan (anonymous) says…
Brownback's Roadmap for Kansas has not begun yet, it is just now under way. The results we have now are from a prior administration.
tolawdjk (anonymous) replies…
HA!
littlexav (anonymous) replies…
Dems have to be honest - Sebelius was only able to hold Kansas together because she has brass balls. Big, beautiful, brass balls. Parkinson was a total tool, and the last couple years have been pretty rough. Let Brownie have a shot at it.
FalseHopeNoChange (anonymous) replies…
Sebelius was just trying to impress the pants off Obama, to get on his good side. For some reason, Liberal women will do anything for their man.
pace (anonymous) replies…
I like guns, but Kansas needs a governor who is a straight shooter, not shooting people in the back while hiding behind the Koch bros.
merrill (anonymous) says…
so, who’s hiring? | Most industries still struggle to recover from recession
Most industries struggle, but health care jobs are booming
Overall employment market improved in KC last year, but just a bit. The medical field, however, continues its boom.
Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/02/...
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/02/02/...
jhawkinsf (anonymous) replies…
There's exactly one job provider waiting for us in our mirror.
Seek and ye shall find.