Opinion Line (March 12)

Just about every municipality on the planet uses municipal court fines as a revenue stream, including Wichita. Ferguson, Mo., wasn’t doing anything different from any other city.

Hillary Clinton must have a bricklayer among her ancestors, because she sure can stonewall.

Kudos to the 47 senators for signing the letter recently sent to Iranian leaders explaining the responsibilities of that body. Obama is not the ayatollah and does not have the final say in all American affairs.

I want to thank the Republican senators who took it upon themselves to inform Iran and the rest of the world that, as long as they are in charge, the United States cannot realistically be trusted to approve or honor any treaties.

Benjamin Netanyahu got what he wanted in that knee-jerk letter to Iran from the Republican Senate, with our own senators included in that shameful act.

What good is a circus without elephants? No good. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a big mistake ending its elephant acts.

Cirque du Soleil is the best and most talented circus in the world, and not one animal is used. It’s time all circuses stopped using animals.

With the elephants being removed from the circus, the Sedgwick County Zoo should be able to pick some up at a bargain price.

Now that the circus is phasing out elephant acts, maybe Gov. Sam Brownback could try out his dog and pony show.

Why is it some school districts have enough extra money to sue us, the taxpayers, when they are complaining about the lack of state funding?

State employees know that a “smaller, less intrusive” government is a joke. Topeka is top-heavy, and the people at the top are receiving large salaries with no more experience than knowing a fellow Republican. In the meantime, state employees are not getting any richer, and we do the actual work.

Jesus Christ, Pope Francis or President Reagan could not get elected as a county commissioner in today’s “conservative” states.

Why is it people think they can call a veterinarian office and get free advice, free food, free meds just because it’s an animal? Can you go to your regular doctor and get all those services without paying a fee?

Am I the only person to notice Ron Baker plays better when his hair is long and shaggy? Let it grow, let it grow.

This story was originally published March 11, 2015 at 7:03 PM with the headline "Opinion Line (March 12)."