Letters to the editor
Have you done your research?
To the Editor:
We are only days away for Republicans of Kansas to have a chance to cast their vote in the primary election for a governor candidate to run against Governor Sebelius. Have you done your research? Do you know where the candidates stand on the issues? Dr. Ken Canfield, a fourth-generation Kansan, and Kathe Decker have devoted their lives to public service, improving our nation's public policy and strengthening families. Along the way they have earned respect, recognition, and honors from leaders across the nation. Why is Ken Canfield electable? Why is he the best candidate to take on Sebelius?
Ken has consulted the past three presidential administrations and is nationally recognized as a consensus-building leader. He is the only Republican candidate who can bring outside resources and attention to the race to match the incumbent's star power.
Canfield has no voting record to defend or run away from. Every one of Sebelius' liabilities is on the table for Ken to take advantage of in the general campaign. Ken has not changed his positions in an election year for the sake of political expediency. He has not been a gambling lobbyist or taken money from gambling lobbyists for his campaign.
Ken founded and ran a national organization working with investors and entrepreneurs and understands we cannot tax our way to prosperity. He is the only candidate who signed the taxpayer pledge to unequivocally rule out a tax increase. The other leading candidates are on record voting for tax increases in the state legislature.
Canfield has developed unique programming with an emphasis on strengthening families and communities that is preventive instead of remedial. This approach to programming which comprises a significant portion of our state budget will save Kansas considerable dollars to return to taxpayers.
Canfield has inspired hundreds of new volunteers and donors to support his candidacy for governor. He connects with people and his ability to unite and revitalize the party is unmatched by any of his rivals for the nomination.
Ken is the one true conservative in the race, but also the one Republican in the race who has worked for years to strengthen inner city and minority communities. Ken will build a "Democrats for Canfield" operation that rivals and perhaps overwhelms "Republicans for Sebelius."
Ken is an experienced consensus-builder who can unite the party through principled leadership and cooperation toward a common vision.
Dr. Ken Canfield knows Kansas — the schools, the economy, business, and the family. He alone offers the leadership, vision, energy and commitment to make Kansas a beacon of light for the nation, and the number one state in which to live, work and raise a family.
It's time for Christians to be yoked together with like-minded Christians in politics. It's time to vote for a principled leader with true vision for Kansas. Please join me on Aug. 1 in voting for Ken Canfield, Republican candidate for Governor.
Denice Bina, Chairman
Marion County Kansans for Life
Marion
To the Editor:
For every action there is a reaction, and for every reaction there is a response. And for every eye and tooth that are given, an eye and tooth will be taken. And those who live by the sword will also die by it.
And when you see not one stone left upon another, as in the Middle East, this will be the beginning of sorrow, anger, and revenge.
And we will come together as one nation under God, for both the Christians and the Jews, and pray for the reconciliation of the countries at war — as we resupply Israel with warplanes and bombs.
Thane Schwartz
Marion
