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Kansans who think people aren't dying from lack of health care probably also think western Kansas has a lot of nice scenery.
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What about a dimwit like Joe Biden being a heartbeat away from the presidency? But if Curly from the Three Stooges was a Democratic vice president right now, it would be OK with you people who bash Sarah Palin.
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State Sen. Ty Masterson of Andover has missed 18 percent of the Legislature's work days since early 2009. I wish he would skip the other 82 percent as well. I would feel better represented.
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After hearing Rep. Jim Ward of Wichita speak the other day, I think he's the only person in Topeka who has any sense. How about Jim Ward for governor?
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We cannot afford to lose any of our teachers. I would gladly pay a 1 percent tax to save our teachers' jobs. Who's with me?
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I normally pay my state taxes right away in late February or early March, but I will wait until April 15 this year. If the state can't pay on time, I can't either.
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What is wrong with texting in church? My preacher does it all the time.
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Why does road construction in Wichita take years when it only takes months elsewhere?
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I hated the state casino in Dodge City. It was crowded with drunken Spanish-speaking smokers hanging all around me, talking loudly and blowing smoke up my nose. I guess I will just get out of Dodge permanently. Jackpots seemed small, too.
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I enjoy driving my car and listening to my radio. I'm a rock 'n' roller and I jam. I've got a nice system. What about my freedom? Do I not have the right to listen to my music?
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I saw a lady come out of Walmart with what looked like 50 full plastic bags. There's no sense in that. Buy a bag and reuse it.
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You know you're getting old when the music of your youth has a two-hour retrospective on PBS.
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The Wichita State basketball team is so terrific. I am especially proud of my two former students, J.T. Durley and Graham Hatch. Two terrific guys.
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If you drive a Toyota, please don't tailgate me. Thank you.
