Opinion Line Extra (Sept. 11)

The Judge Riddel Boys Ranch was a last ray of hope for young men lucky enough to have a judge send them there. Have fundraisers until the ranch is restored. Restoration would represent the region’s unique compassion for our youth, or not.

So, Greg Orman has ties to the world of boxing. There is probably more corruption in boxing than any other sport. He’s already groomed for politics. We don’t need more of that in Washington.

Now that both Kris Kobach and Sen. Pat Roberts have confirmed that Orman is the best candidate in the Senate race, national Republicans have decided they must wrest control of Roberts’ campaign and “swift boat” Roberts down Kansas’ throat anyway.

It’s awful that people recently interviewed in Kansas didn’t know who Harry Reid is. And they are qualified to vote?

Traditional Republicans for Common Sense. Really? The commonsense part sounds good. However, the go-along-to-get-along traditional Republicans are part of the problem. They share half the responsibility for the mess the country is in.

The sun is not shining in Kansas, as Gov. Sam Brownback claims in his TV ad. Ask any state worker who continues to “do more with less.”

How can Kansans, in good faith, possibly elect a candidate who has let the state’s credit rating dip twice in the last year? I am a lifelong Republican who will definitely vote for Paul Davis in November. Think about it, fellow Kansans.

Obama will have no one to blame but himself if Republicans take over the Senate in the next election.

We’re in the Obama depression. He’s had six years to improve the economy. Reagan pulled us out of the Carter doldrums in a year and a half. I didn’t vote for Reagan 1980, but I sure did in 1984.

Despite the political spin coming from the White House, the influx of children illegally coming here from Mexico stems from President Obama’s decision to grant them “deferred action.” His edict means that he has unilaterally legalized millions of people. Apparently, the king is above the law.

Kansas needs to legalize marijuana so that you won’t be able to tell if future graduates of the new, improved education system are stoned or stupid.

“‘It gives us an opportunity to showcase ourselves’ to the nation.” Brilliant. Wichita should be embarrassed to be on the “Cops” TV show. “Wichita could be featured in 10 future episodes.” Yippee. And to think some consider “Cops” entertainment.

When your roaming cats start pooing on my front porch furniture – that’s the last straw. It’ll be a short trip to the Humane Society when I catch them, and catch them I will. Too bad the cats will pay the price because you’re an irresponsible pet owner.

This story was originally published September 10, 2014 at 7:04 PM with the headline "Opinion Line Extra (Sept. 11)."