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- McLemore speaks about AAU coach, agent allegations May 17, 2013
- McLemore shows off athleticism at NBA combine May 17, 2013
- KU student arrested after fight sends Lawrence man to trauma center May 17, 2013
- Setting the stage: Clever tips will draw attention to your home for sale January 22, 2009
- Police to aggressively enforce seat-belt laws in 2013 Click It or Ticket campaign May 17, 2013
- Chiefs sign KU football's Opurum as fullback May 17, 2013
- Kansas men's golfer Gilbert moves up at NCAA regional May 18, 2013
- Affordable Care Act bringing jobs to Lawrence May 16, 2013
- Son, father accused of luring girls into prostitution January 22, 2005
- Past and present Jayhawk athletes set to graduate Sunday May 18, 2013
Editorial: Gun law costly
Gee, it occurs to me that criminals do not obey the law. That is what makes them criminals. Many laws were broken at every mass shooting I recall. We must have laws, but we should not be surprised that criminals do not obey them. I think our laws concerning use of firearms in a felony should carry life in prison. That most likely will not affect mental cases, but it could make criminals sit up and take notice. The 3 strikes law, has made many a criminal think, and caused some to shoot it out with law enforcement rather than go back to prison for life without parole.
May 18, 2013 at 7:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Editorial: Gun law costly
Remember that some of concealed carry license holders are retired law enforcement officers who carry under a federal law.
May 18, 2013 at 7:56 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Higher education funding back at the forefront; Republican leaders still negotiating budget and taxes
I would much rather they lower property taxes drastically. Retired persons living on fixed incomes are being taxed out of their homes due to increasing property taxes. These taxes should be frozen at the level they are when persons reach age 65.
May 18, 2013 at 7:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
County agrees to save Lone Star Lake Marina
I do not want my tax dollars used for this. I am against it.
May 18, 2013 at 7:47 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Senate approves bill banning use of tax dollars to advocate for gun control
Great !!
May 18, 2013 at 7:44 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Attempt to revive fire districts bill fails
I agree with Jim Flory and Tom Sloan. If my home was on fire, I would want the closest fire department to respond. They would, most likely, call for assistance if the fire was other than a small one. Living in a rural area makes it very likely if your home catches fire, it is lost unless there is a hydrant close. I am on a rural water district where the line goes in front of my property. I have often wondered why they did not make it a 6" line, rather than a 4" one. I would gladly pay for the difference, as a 6" line would enable fire hydrants which would lower my home insurance, and make it much more likely that my home could be saved should it catch fire.
May 18, 2013 at 7:41 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Higher education officials say concealed carry on campus probably inevitable in the future
What the legislature is saying, and correctly so, is if you ban concealed weapons you assume responsibility for the safety of permit holders. You would be depriving them of the right to protect themselves. I agree but I would extend it to cover the safety of not only permit holders, but everyone in that building and on your campus.
May 15, 2013 at 2:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
City estimates it may cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per year to keep concealed weapons out of city buildings
All permit holders at the least have had background checks, and a safety class with range qualification. What is the big deal? Also, there are active and certain retired peace officers that carry concealed under a federal law, Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, LEOSA. Retired officers must qualify yearly, shooting the same course as full time peace officers. Our authority is nationwide, but we must obey all laws and regulations. I have no problem obeying the law, I enforced it for some 30 years. Law abiding citizens with concealed carry permits do not bother me a bit. I testified at the capital and helped get the law passed. I disagree with spending the huge amount of taxpayer's money cited in this article to keep concealed carry permit holders out of city buildings.
May 14, 2013 at 6:57 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Letter: Rabies data
I and my brother had to take the abdominal rabies series when we were growing up. Mom and Dad (a physician) thought it was precautionary, but important, as a dog down the street had rabies and died. I am in my 60's, but I still remember those stomach shots. I am thankful that now the series is much shorter, and not in the abdomen. I would not wish that on any other kid. I appreciate the work animal rescue groups do. I love animals. We got our present black lab from an animal rescue group, and a couple who made the sacrifice of keeping her until she was adopted. She was kept in their garage, as their own dog would not let another dog in the house. Not only did they keep her, but when we decided to adopt her, they even brought her to us. Quite a long drive for them, too.
May 13, 2013 at 7:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Letter: Firepower
You are naive if you do not recognize the Obama administration constantly lies about many things and is very anti-gun, would not use these enhanced checks to establish a national registry of firearms owners. It is against the law, but that hasn't stopped them yet. A look at England, Australia, and groups such as the Nazi's, show that guns once registered are often seized. This is unconstitutional in our country for good reason. Our country's Founding Fathers were ahead of their time in getting the U.S. constitution and Bill of Rights established, including the right to bear arms. They certainly recognized that weapons technology and most other things, would be improved with the passage of time. I side with the NRA, GOA, and other pro gun groups on this one. I agree that fighting against a tyrannical government is one reason for the second amendment. I was one of the armed good guys, a peace officer, for thirty years. I have always believed that law abiding citizens have the right to own and carry firearms to protect themselves, and their families.
May 11, 2013 at 6:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )