Tom Frank wrote a book entitled “What’s the Matter with Kansas” a few years back, attempting to explain why citizens vote against their best interests.

After reading this, one can only wonder what indeed is the matter with Kansas.

“By a vote of 7 to 3, the City Council repealed the local law that makes domestic violence a crime.

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“Eighteen people have been arrested on domestic violence charges since September and released without charges because no agency is accepting new cases.”

Oh, and just to top it off: “Some critics pointed out that even as local governments are cutting deeper into important services, Gov. Sam Brownback, a Republican, is preparing a sweeping tax cut plan.”

Of course he is.