Dan Thompson

Columnist

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Thompson: Marijuana’s legal substitute

K2 gives us a glimpse of the benefits and the drawbacks of homegrown weed.

Politically Correct: State budget cuts

Political columnists sound off on budget cuts.

Thompson: Facts speak for themselves

Columnist rebuts fellow Kansan columnist Chet Compton's arguments from last week.

Politically correct: same-sex marriage

Three political columnists share their thoughts on laws allowing same-sex marriage.

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Politically correct: Obama’s report card

Columnists weigh in Obama's progress. Cast your vote in The Kansan's poll.

Thompson: The cost of closing state-funded institute

Kansas Neurological Institute may be closed by the state.

Politically Correct: Should Kansans support climate change legislation?

Columnists debate whether Kansans should get involved with climate change legislation.

Thompson: Spare a beer, save a life

A few dollars can (still) save a life.

Politically Correct: The public option

Columnists weigh in on the health care debate.

Thompson: Spare a beer, save a life

A small donation—even the cost of a beer or Big Mac—can save lives.

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