News from Wichita Liberty: November 25, 2008

Posted on November 25, 2008 - Filed Under Liberty | 2 Comments

Just Say It: We Need to Raise Taxes in Kansas
Rhonda Holman’s Wichita Eagle editorial today (State budget pain must be shared) makes the case for raising Kansas taxes without directly saying so. It’s actually quite artful the way she dodges actually saying what she wants Kansas legislators to do.
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The Smoking Ban in Wichita

Posted on May 31, 2008 - Filed Under Kansas, Liberty, Property rights, Wichita | Leave a Comment

Some commentary regarding Wichita’s half-passed smoking ban that I received.
University of Kansas School of Medicine professor Dr. Rick Kellerman is on the front page of the May 30 Wichita Eagle. Kellerman is upset that a complete ban on smoking is not expected to be adopted by the city council at their June 3 meeting.
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Wichita School Board Action is Very Expensive

Posted on April 13, 2008 - Filed Under Education, Kansas, Liberty, Taxes, Wichita | Leave a Comment

In a column in the April 6, 2008 Wichita Eagle, columnist Mark McCormick writes about the proposed $350 million bond issue for USD 259, the Wichita public school district, and states: “For the average Wichitan, taxes will rise about $45 a year.” How he arrived at this figure is unknown. He may be referring to [...]

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Property Rights Should Control Kansas Smoking Decisions

Posted on March 4, 2008 - Filed Under Liberty, Property rights | Leave a Comment

A system of absolute respect for private property rights is the best way to handle smoking. The owners of bars and restaurants have, and should continue to have, the absolute right to permit or deny smoking on their property.
Not everyone agrees with this simple truth. Some ask why is there no right to clean air [...]

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