Opinion Line (May 14)

Either vestiges of states’ rights remain, like voter ID and same-sex bathrooms, or we should roll up the state governments and make all decisions in D.C. Then, state boundaries will only be funny lines on maps.

In most foreign countries, the restrooms are unisex and you have to pay for the privilege to go. You should not be worried about who is in the stall next to you. The current political climate tells me you better start saving your quarters, though.

If a person can select their gender just before entering a restroom, can they also select their age before entering a liquor store, or ask for a senior discount?

It will be really easy to vote in November for our Kansas Legislature. If it says “incumbent,” vote for the other person.

Politicians should wear shock collars that go off every time they tell a lie. Gov. Sam Brownback and Donald Trump would be in a perpetual state of shock.

If you’re holding your nose with both hands, a couple of clothespins and maybe a foot, how can you pull the election machine lever and vote for Trump?

I never thought I would say this, but Trump is starting to make Joe McCarthy look reasonable.

This country was founded on business and trade. Trump knows how to do business and trade. The only jobs Hillary Clinton has created are for both Clintons’ defense lawyers.

Bernie Sanders is the best candidate. Hillary Clinton should drop out.

If Brazil can impeach its president, why can’t the U.S. impeach Obama? Any crime Nixon was alleged to have committed is minuscule compared with the crimes Obama committed right in front of us.

I’d like to meet whoever convinced all the conformists to grow beards. He or she could become president.

I was sure glad I had a trip to Hutchinson Wednesday. Gas was $1.96 in Wichita, and I filled up for $1.82 in Hutch. That was before my Dillons discount.

Instead of receiving our bill after dinner Thursday at Bricktown Brewery, we got a nice surprise. Our waitress told us our bill had been paid by people at another table, folks we didn’t even know. Thanks for this kind generosity.

Thank you to the person who found my purse Tuesday at Wal-Mart and turned it in.

To the brunette in the brown halter top at Intrust Bank Arena Wednesday night: I have temporary hearing loss in my right ear, thanks to your screaming. I enjoyed the concert so much except for you.

Want to know how to ramp up “real attendance” at Shocker baseball games? Offer each paying customer a complimentary Shocker basketball ticket. The hitch: The attendee must stay for all nine innings.

When I hoped the Royals would play like they did before, I meant last year.

This story was originally published May 14, 2016 at 12:04 AM with the headline "Opinion Line (May 14)."