Bottom Lines A Satirical Look At Topics In The News
A warm welcome for Spokane’s new leadership
I want everyone to join me in congratulating Spokane’s new mayor, David Sabey. Talbott to embark on new adventure
No, of course I mean John Talbott. I wish him luck as he makes the exciting transition from man who squawks at elected officials, to man who is squawked at.
You can unlock your gun and fire it by remote control
That trigger lock initiative failed, and I know why. Nobody wants to be fumbling with a key while an intruder is entering their bedroom. That’s why the trigger lock initiative will be re-introduced next year, when improved “remote key-less entry” technology is available.
That feeling of ‘deja vu’ won’t be quite so intense anymore
Tuesday was a sad day for many concerned Spokane residents. No, I don’t mean because of the elections. I mean because the County Commission banned lap dancing.
Our record on street taxes is crystal clear
We’ve rejected a per-vehicle fee. We’ve rejected a street bond issue. And now, for the second time, we’ve rejected a gas tax. Haven’t we made our wishes clear at this point? WE DON’T WANT PAVED STREETS. Quit bothering us about it.
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MEMO: Bottom Lines is Jim Kershner’s look at issues in the news. The views are the writer’s.