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Too bad it's a myth that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. I had hoped he would appear in Washington, D.C., on the 17th and rid that city of all its snakes.
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The tea party groups should stop bashing our president and work with the president and Congress. He's asked Republicans to come up with better ideas.
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The headline "Study: 2,000 uninsured Kansans could die" (March 6 Eagle) was totally ridiculous. The fact is, 2,000 insured Kansans could die. In fact, we will all die, whether or not we are insured. People get health care, whether or not they have insurance.
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Someone suggested passing the health bill now and voting again in 18 months whether to repeal. Typical Democrat ploy. While some parts are immediately in effect, much of the plan will not even start until 2013 and 2014. The Democrats are a backdoor party.
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When Wichita school board member Betty Arnold referred to our district's "plan of assistance" as a "disciplinary plan," she hit the nail on the head (March 9 Eagle). This is part of the reason for teacher concern about any layoffs, as well as the current and the upcoming teacher evaluation systems.
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Kansas liquor stores haven't had an increase in taxes since 1983. It is past time for them to start paying their share.
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The new Intrust Bank Arena is great. The seating in the upper region is not. It would be nice to be able to see the big screens from up there. It was like watching ants perform. These seats need to be cheaper.
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I'm not originally from Kansas and have grown to love the people here. But when telling friends and family back home about this state, I'm embarrassed at the fact that we're home to the Phelpses, BTK and pro-life killers like Scott Roeder.
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After eight years in Washington, D.C., I'm not sure the politicians we send there can find Kansas on a map.
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What a nice addition to Derby's fast food. Spangles has finally come to Derby. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
