Opinion Line (Feb. 13)

I am glad Gov. Sam Brownback repealed state employees’ anti-bias protection based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Alabama was starting to get a leg up on us.

Good for Brownback for rescinding Kathleen Sebelius’ wrong LGBT state provision. When Ted Cruz is elected president, he can rescind Obama’s executive orders. Like Rush Limbaugh says, “Elections have consequences.”

Russia, Nigeria, Egypt, Kansas – whenever a corrupt authoritarian regime runs into trouble, it tries to divert attention by whipping up the masses against gays and lesbians.

As a lifelong Republican, I would like to announce that as of today I am officially on board with recalling Sam Brownback. Bring me the petition and I will sign it. We made a terrible mistake.

Some are so upset by our state not having a balanced budget, yet overlook the fact that our federal government is $18 trillion in debt. I am much more appalled at the lack of financial accountability going on in our U.S. government.

Sarah Palin said: “Drill, baby, drill!” Democrats said: “That won’t lower the price of oil. She’s out of her mind.” So, the winner was whom?

Brian Williams has proved he has what it takes to become an Obama staff member.

Even though Brian Williams was only reporting from a battle zone, that’s more war experience than George W. Bush ever had.

Verbal gymnastics isn’t a sport. It’s a way of life. Two excellent examples are Brian Williams and Hillary Clinton.

If liberals want to pay more taxes, I say we need to find a way to let them. The rest of us could use a break.

Liquor stores have stayed out of the grocery business. Grocers need to stay out of the liquor business.

Want to be a doctor? Just win a seat as a Kansas representative or senator and – presto, change-o! – you are instantly an all-knowing, all-seeing medical doctor, an expert in reproduction, vaccinations and communicable diseases.

Kansas is way too preoccupied with technicalities. We fight like fourth-graders about stuff.

I know several blockheads who refuse to buckle up. The $10 fine is a joke to them. Increase the fine if that’s what it takes to pound some sense into their heads. Better to be a little dejected than ejected.

When did the length of your car become an acceptable following distance and space to merge into?

Fact or urban myth: Do street sweepers really exist?

This story was originally published February 12, 2015 at 6:03 PM with the headline "Opinion Line (Feb. 13)."