ARTS POLICY: Brownback Plays Both Sides... Like An Ass

"[E]yebrows arched at the introduction of David Kensinger, chief of staff to Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, the man who defunded the Kansas Arts Commission.

'Congratulations on the opening of the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity,' Brownback’s proclamation read in part. “It will serve, now and in the future, to propel Kansas City Ballet towards its vision of making Kansas City a destination for dance.”

What a dick. It's like a guy who beats his wife, and then goes around town telling everyone how much he loves her.

I sincerely hope that the art community not "show restraint," but make it very clear that words are very empty. Very, very empty.

Hey everyone, remember when we were asking about when it's acceptable to boo? I would put "Statement by a Governor who tried to eradicate the arts about how much he appreciates the arts" on the list.