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Jump to full article: Midwest Voices (Kansas City Star), 2008-04-09
Author: Ross Balano, Midwest Voices Columnist 2008
Intro: It’s time to do the right thing, Kansas City. Which ever way you intend to vote on Question 3 please don’t forget the local business person who will be most affected.
In my opinion, voting NO on question 3 is the right vote. The existing city council law is more than a fair compromise and would remain in effect if we vote NO. Don’t be afraid that the city will look stupid to other cities as one writer suggests. Who’s eyes will we look stupid in, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco. Do we really care what they think?
However if you insist on imposing your will upon the small business local bar and restaurant owners and inflicting financial harm on them (and they will be harmed) then you should be ready to patronize them when the smoke clears.
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