Author: Bob Weeks
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Wichita government’s attitude towards citizens’ right to know is an issue
The City of Wichita relies on a narrow and unreasonable interpretation of the Kansas Open Records Act to avoid letting citizens know how taxpayer money is spent.
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Kansas school test scores haven’t declined, despite early reports
Kansas state test scores didn’t fall in 2012, contrary to first reports. Let’s hope Kansas National Education association, our state’s teachers union, takes notice.
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New tracking frontier: Your license plates
As Wichita considers implementing police surveillance cameras in Old Town to combat crime, an article appears in the Wall Street Journal to warn us of the implications of this action.
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Wichita economic development, two stories
Two items on the agenda for the Wichita City Council give an insight into the nature and efficacy of economic development efforts in Wichita.
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Dangers of texting while driving: Are laws the solution?
Texting while driving is dangerous. But the government solution — passing laws against texting while driving — haven’t worked, and some states have experienced an increase in crashes after implementing texting bans.
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On sweatshops, Romney is right
In the recently-released recording of Mitt Romney talking to donors, the “47 percent” remarks are not all the left is pummeling Romney with: Misinformed beliefs about sweatshops contribute, too.
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What’s wrong with Charles and David Koch?
Fran Tarkenton wonders: “So why do we vilify people who represent the greatness of America? Is it just because they have different political beliefs? It’s time to stop demonizing people who do things the right way and generate tremendous wealth — and value to all Americans.”
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Is money speech?
Americans have the right to free speech, but what does that include? Is money a form of speech?
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Surveillance state arrives in Wichita
In an effort to control crime in Old Town, Wichita is importing the police surveillance state. Once camera use has started, it is likely to spread.
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Kansas school test scores should make us think
Kansas public school test scores have declined. This should cause us to ask two questions: why have the scores been rising, and does Kansas do as well as is claimed?