Kansas City Star Recycles Family Drama From Rep. Hartler's LGBT Activist Nephew

This isn't even about timeliness . . . We understand that taking a day or even a week to revisit a story might be beneficial to provide more perspective. 

But here's the problem . . .

THE KANSAS CITY STAR IS JUST REHASHING AN OLD STORY WITHOUT ANY NEWSWORTHY INSIGHTS!!!

We talked about this last week and so did everyone else . . . 

The screed is just more of the same with a few local references thrown in . . . It's not a bad editorial, it just doesn't bring anything different that avid news watchers haven't already seen on every late night comedy show in the nation. 

For those who aren't in on the joke . . . Here's their side of the story . . .

Last week, President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law, creating federal protections for interracial and same-gender marriages. The bill passed the House, but it was still opposed by nearly 40% of our U.S. representatives — 258 Yeas and 169 Nays. That’s about 4 in 10 House members who opposed marriage equality. One member of Congress — my aunt, Missouri Rep. Vicky Hartzler — in a fervent display on the House floor, referred to it as “the Disrespect for Marriage Act,” calling it a “dangerous” bill as her voice cracked and tears fell.

The hate that prevails when our right to coexist is debated is the legitimate danger. Regardless of one’s political party, this is a matter of respecting one another.

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My aunt Vicky Hartzler wept on the House floor over LGBTQ equality. But we're done hiding

OPINION AND COMMENTARY It was a bright, sunny day in Kansas City nearly 10 years ago. I remember all too well the look on my parents' faces when I muttered the words, "I'm gay." I guess I should have anticipated the disappointment in their eyes.