25 years ago: Hoch to stay open in spite of fire code violations

I had some good times in that old building. It was outdated, but I sure hated to see it go.

May 3, 2013 at 9:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Police cite 27 motorists in Monday night seat-belt enforcement

99% Really? You do know that 87 percent of statistics cited on the internet are made up on the spot right?

With all due respect, I do not believe that you and I will agree on this topic. If you are comfortable living in a police state, that is your choice. I value my freedom to be left alone. That means I don't want to be videotaped, fondled, and questioned excessively all in the name of safety - even if I am being perfectly legal in all my business.

May 2, 2013 at 5:13 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Police cite 27 motorists in Monday night seat-belt enforcement

This is the attitude that leads to busybody laws. Perhaps my business is nobody's business.

Would you allow a police officer to tour your home unannounced just because he feels like it? No, you would ask him to get a warrant.

I am an honest law abiding citizen, but I still value my privacy.

May 2, 2013 at 4:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence homes sales up 24 percent; selling prices also on the rise

Thanks KansasLiberal and clawhorn for bringing up these issues.

May 2, 2013 at 2:21 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence homes sales up 24 percent; selling prices also on the rise

Are we related?

May 2, 2013 at 2:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Police cite 27 motorists in Monday night seat-belt enforcement

That is a dangerous attitude. I agree that wearing a seat belt is a good idea (mine is always on regardless of speed), but your attitude could be taken to a very dangerous level.

May 2, 2013 at 2:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence homes sales up 24 percent; selling prices also on the rise

No, it is Elvis' fault.

May 2, 2013 at 2 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

U.S. Attorney General Holder tells Brownback new gun law is unconstitutional

Deec:

I have been involved in agriculture my whole life, and I am dead against farm subsidies. They do need to be factored into the "taker" idea though.

The subsidies might have been intended to help farmers, but the unintended consequence is that equipment prices, and other expenses have risen as well due to increased demand. This is a classic example of where a government program has caused more problems than it could have ever solved.

Unfortunately, many people, both right and left, do not see these unintended consequences. We would all be better off if the government would get out of the subsidizing nonsense and let the market reset itself. There will be some temporary pain, but it will be better in the long run.

May 2, 2013 at 1:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

What’s your favorite public piece of art in Lawrence?

The desks in Watson Library and the graffiti on the bathroom walls.

May 2, 2013 at 11:23 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

U.S. Attorney General Holder tells Brownback new gun law is unconstitutional

Kansas also has some major military installations. That is a large part of why we are perceived as a "taker". Additionally, a high percentage of residents are retirees drawing Social Security (this is even more of an issue in Sun Belt states like Texas, Florida, and Arizona).

While I want to see accountability for military spending, the name "taker" is a bit of a misnomer.

May 2, 2013 at 11:17 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )