We need to learn from Kansas' bad choices

In 2004, Thomas Frank wrote “What’s the Matter with Kansas”, a book that explored the rise of populist anti-elite conservatism in his home state. Now we know the answer.

Gov. Sam Brownback, a minion of the Koch Brothers, came into office in 2011 with plans to implement a conservative legislative agenda, including repealing the state income tax. He didn’t fully succeed in ending the income tax, but, as an incentive to attracting new business, he was able to repeal the income tax on small business.

BOB WYNHAUSEN

Sandpoint

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