Op Ed Colby Free Press Wednesday, June 9, 2004 Page 3 Former legislator high in praise of late Sen. Clark One sports historian described held his friendship with some de- thought the Johnson County tax- pursing what they believed to be moderate, libertarian or even athe- amples, we should thank God for the great baseball player Stan gree of skepticism. It was common payers were being raided again for best for Kansas. His pleasant smile ist; I believe Stan would pray bless- being patient enough and caring Musial as having played the game in the halls of the capitol to hear this more money to fund rural schools. after such rare setbacks was much ings and wisdom on all of us. He enough to show us his love. I will as it was meant to be played. The or that about each senator. I began Ironically, it was Stan who helped like that you might see on a farmer’s responded to talk in the back halls also try to remember how he historian wrote he would be the odd to hear a bit about Stan’s unusual me put things in perspective for me. face after a bad crop season. It’s the with patience. He responded to an- showed courage to dress and be a bit man out in today’s game where of- clothing and that some in the Sen- He would explain to me the way kind of smile and body language ger with kindness. He responded to different from most of us in Topeka ten we see players getting ejected or ate Chamber thought it not to be initial positions are just that and not that says droughts don’t last forever alternative political views with and confidently walk down more even suspended for arguing or be- modern enough. Although every- to get overly upset about tax or and we will improve farming tech- genuine friendship for those accept- narrow and steep paths. Like Stan ing too aggressive. Not once did he one agreed it was formal attire it was school funding issues on the begin- niques, despite droughts or floods, ing of the gesture. ”the man” Musial, Stan Clark’s life ever argue a call or tactical move. just a bit different. Since nothing in ning round of action. He was always to put food on every table. I think Kansas has lost a great son will always be an example of a true Not only is Stan Musial a legend, he Topeka is a secret for very long, I am honest on how he intended to vote Like Stan Musial, Senator Stan and leader in Stan. I say this not gentleman! is a true gentleman. sure he knew about the opinions but would emphasize that making ”the man” Clark was truly an hon- because he was an influential Kan- Baseball always has a good end- When I first got to Topeka as new from time to time but he never com- law was like making sausage: It est broker about his motives and did sas senator, but because he was a ing if you believe the journey is state representative in 1994, I got to promised himself to conform to the would dramatically change appear- not take personally the conflicting good friend. Many of us will never more important than the outcome. meet the senators from across the capitol’s more modern dress from ance before it becomes fully ground views/motives of others. I never forget the boyish smile he would Although the current outcome is state and got to hear the entire his faith’s formal attire. up for final delivery. saw him angry and certainly never gladly bestow on us when neither of tough to accept, Stan has started an ”scoop” about each from legisla- Being an urban Johnson County Stan also demonstrated a trait of heard of any deceptive behavior us had a good reason to smile. important new assignment. I can’t tors, lobbyist, and media. I imme- legislator, I found myself in dis- being slow to anger. Not all issues from him. He never made promises It is indeed rare that you meet think of anyone better for the task! diately noticed Stan Clark due to his agreement with some of Stan’s, and go the way he might have preferred he did not fully intend on keeping. someone you could say honestly Maybe, knowing Stan, he can Dunkard Brethren attire and his other western Kansas senators’, but his fight and resolve endured. Probably the most unique quality of tried to like everyone he met. For squeeze in a quick prayer or good friendly Kansas welcome. Having views on issues such as school tax After such lost battles, there was Stan was the total absence of nega- each of us, in our short allotment of word for each of us, even for a been warned about those nasty and school funding. I would be- never a bitter word from his lips re- tive comment. It did not matter if time on earth, it is indeed rare to grumpy ex-Johnson County politi- western Kansas senators I initially come seething with anger when I garding senators or representatives you were conservative, liberal, meet a genuine and honest person, cians like me!! and I believe Stan was one that any- ***** one could say was pulling for them The writer, Clifford Franklin of to do the right thing and receive full Merriam, is a former State Repre- and abundant blessings. When God sentative (1994-1999) of the 23rd Living under the ‘Non-Bill of Rights’ blesses your life with such ex- District. The “Non-Bill of Rights” to fol- √ARTICLE IV: You do not have want you to have a job, and will language. Learn it or go back to low has come to my attention from the right to free food and housing. gladly help you along in hard times, wherever you came from! a number of e-mailers. It is suppos- Americans are the most charitable but we expect you to take advantage √ARTICLE XI: You do not have edly the creation of a state represen- people to be found, and will gladly of the opportunities of education the right to change our country’s Get in on the debate. tative in Georgia. Inasmuch as I help anyone in need, but we are and vocational training laid before history or heritage. This country can’t verify the accuracy of the quickly growing weary of subsidiz- you to make yourself useful. was founded on the belief in one name used — I won’t use the name. ing generation after generation of √ARTICLE IX: You do not have true God. And yet, you are given the E-mail [email protected], I will pass it along as I received it professional couch potatoes who the right to happiness. Being an freedom to believe in any religion, and if it fits your mold, fine, if not, achieve nothing more than the cre- American means that you have the any faith, or no faith at all; with no fine. I’m just a clearinghouse for ation of another generation of pro- right to PURSUE happiness, which fear of persecution. The phrase IN or thought. —Tom Dreiling, publisher fessional couch potatoes. by the way, is a lot easier if you are GOD WE TRUST is part of our Here goes: √ARTICLE V: You do not have unencumbered by an over abun- heritage and history, and if you are fax (785) 462-7749, √ARTICLE I: You do not have the right to free health care. That dance of idiotic laws created by uncomfortable with it, TOUGH! the right to a new car, big screen TV, would be nice, but from the looks of those of you who were confused by —— or any other form of wealth. More public housing, we’re just not inter- the Bill of Rights. So there you have it, the “Non- or power to you if you can legally ac- ested in public health care. √ARTICLE X: This is an English Bill of Rights.” Sounds good, but so quire them, but no one is guarantee- √ARTICLE VI: You do not have speaking country. We don’t care do some flavors of ice cream. Feed- write 155 W. 5th, Colby 67701 ing anything. the right to physically harm other where you are from, English is our back to [email protected]. √ARTICLE II: You do not have people. If you kidnap, rape, inten- the right to never be offended. This tionally maim, or kill someone, country is based on freedom, and don’t be surprised if the rest of us that means freedom for everyone — want to see you fry in the electric not just you! You may leave the chair. room, turn the channel, express a √ARTICLE VII: You do not have different opinion, etc., but the world the right to the possessions of oth- is full of idiots, and probably always ers. If you rob, cheat, or coerce will be. away the goods or services of other Doonesbury √ARTICLE III: You do not have citizens, don’t be surprised if the the right to be free from harm. If you rest of us get together and lock you • Gary Trudeau stick a screwdriver in your eye, away in a place where you still learn to be more careful, do not ex- won’t have the right to a big screen pect the tool manufacturer to make color TV or a life of leisure. you and all your relatives indepen- √ARTICLE VIII: You do not dently wealthy. have the right to a job. All of us sure Check each issue of the Free Press for additional TV Listings

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