I have the somewhat unfortunate distinction of living in Kansas, the flat rectangular state right in the middle with views wayyyy to the right. This election season finds my state ready to elect a governor. As you might imagine, we are a very RED state; however, we have been governed by a Democrat since 2003. What this has done is to bring some much needed checks and balances against our Republican state congress. This time of some sort of moderation looks as if it will come to an end after the next election. Perhaps the most conservative, fundamental christian man in government today seems poised to take over the helm of Governor of Kansas, Sam Brownback.
Sam Brownback has had a long career in the US Congress which can be summed up in just a few basic beliefs:
- Abortion is murder and shouldn’t be allowed in ANY circumstance
- Brown people of any shade are scary and shouldn’t be allowed in ANY circumstance
- Homosexuality is an abomination and shouldn’t be allowed in ANY circumstance
- Poor people and the disabled are an annoyance and shouldn’t be allowed in ANY circumstance
- Science disagrees that we walked with dinosaurs and shouldn’t be allowed in ANY circumstance
His race baiting, hate mongering, juvenile rants on any of the above subjects are enough to make me nauseous. While Kansas and its politicians are often the subject of mockery, with Brownback as our leader, it will get exponentially worse. There is a strong Democratic candidate running, Tom Holland, who is a state Senator; however, in a red state without a lot of name recognition he is fighting an uphill battle.
I think I may be state shopping soon.
Bill Ludwig
Summer Ludwig