Kansas City Star: As I See It http://www.kansascity.com/618/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2008 Kansas City Star As I See It 60 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:18:56 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@kansascity.com All of us must work to counter domestic violence http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/717650.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/717650.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:44 CDT In the last few weeks there have been two opinion columns in The Kansas City Star by syndicated writer Kathleen Parker finding fault with programs serving victims of domestic violence. Kids with autism deserve community's support http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/716265.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/716265.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:54 CDT “I think I’m jinxed for life,” my son quipped once. That comment, made in jest, struck at my heart. From outward appearances, Ryan looks like a typical kid. But he has Asperger’s Syndrome, an autism-spectrum disorder. Drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf is not a panacea http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/714449.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/714449.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:41 CDT John McCain was in Kansas City last week on the campaign trail and gave a talk at Union Station. His biggest applause line came when he announced his support for lifting the drilling ban on the Outer Continental Shelf. Helping people to stay independent http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/712944.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/712944.html Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:25 CDT This week, the Coalition for Independence celebrates its 20th anniversary by working to raise public awareness for the critical needs of all individuals with all types of disabilities. Missouri's tax-incentive model may be out of date http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/712224.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/712224.html Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:43 CDT Bombardier Aerospace will produce its new jets in Canada rather than in Missouri. For Bombardier’s shareholders, this location decision rests on where the directors believe its share prices will be highest. Time to restore federal partnership with counties http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/711261.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/711261.html Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:29 CDT By the time you read these words, the 2008 National Association of Counties' 73rd Annual Conference and Exposition in Kansas City will be packed up and moved out. AS I SEE IT: Rethinking the retirement age http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/709839.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/709839.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:31 CDT Economic circumstance has reversed retirement trends for the new generation of hopeful retirees. With economic uncertainty, inflation, job losses, rising health-care costs and low savings, there are plenty of incentives for baby boomers to rethink their ideas about work and their readiness to retire. AS I SEE IT: Americans are fortunate for all they have http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/708131.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/708131.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:57 CDT After spending eight months doing volunteer legal work in Guatemala, I can’t help but notice all the things I have to be thankful for as an American. A baseball fan's Royal welcome to Willie Aikens http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/706889.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/706889.html Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:18 CDT On Aug. 5, 2002, Kansas City lost a great man with a tragic flaw. Darrell Porter, possibly the all-time best Royals catcher, succumbed to the pernicious addiction of cocaine. Know thy candidates: Books can help voters choose well http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/704924.html http://www.kansascity.com/618/story/704924.html Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:07 CDT After more than 35 years in the political consulting business, I am still amazed at how many people say they don’t know enough about a major candidate or issue to make a decision, even up to the day of the election.