Kansas City Star Swears They're Not Trying To Defund Police

A desperate editorial backs up a losing argument but here's the bigger picture . . .

A sketchy fiscal note probably won't convince Missouri voters that they should vote against more cash for Kansas City's police budget. 

In fairness, here's a quote from the newspaper's argument to the contrary . . .

"Politicians in the General Assembly should not dictate how much we spend on law enforcement. Every other city in the state controls its own police budget. Kansas City should, too . . .

"We urge Kansas City public servants and community and civic leaders to raise awareness of the negative impact that a yes vote would have on the city’s ability to provide basic services to its constituents."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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