KCK and KCMO Local News

I read this article on FB last week KCTV5 News This story has been controversial from the get-go. http://www.kctv5.com/news/21254350/detail.html

It’s about the ever-increasing deer population "problem." It’s funny how people do things to upset the balance of a creature’s natural habitat and then, when the animals venture into our homes where they used to live, call that specie a “population problem.” I mean, when we rip down trees, bushes, and the last bits of natural land we have left inside the city, between cities, and everywhere else to build new houses for our supposed growing population. Where else do we expect these animals to go? They come and visit their new neighborhood, of course! We have rich grass, plush lawns, and chemically treated landscaping that look and may just taste very appealing. Isn’t this our idea of “co-habitation?”

Honestly, Are we really in such dire need of new housing, that we have to continuously destroy what’s left of our natural land? I don’t think so! Trees make oxygen people, which is something we 1) need to breath, and 2) happen to be lacking in our atmosphere! Let’s nurture and leave as many trees up as we can, shall we? Why not work harder and Faster on that “Green Problem” we have? Wouldn’t that benefit the entire planet instead of just land developers?

You know, one thing I pride myself on is that I am from the Midwest. Born and raised, second-generation Mexican-American, Kansas City, Missourian. Why is the Midwest {the actual and quite literal “heart” of America}, such a source of pride for me? Let me count the ways:
1) Kansas City is known as a cow town because of our humble beginnings,
2) Kansas City is one of two unique twin cities that are not recognized elsewhere but make us a special kind of community,
3) Everyone I tell where I’m from always ask about our crops, our livestock, our farmland, and our hard core/down home Christian values,
4) Everyone I inform there is a City in Kansas City instead of acres and acres of flat land, are amazed and highly intrigued at the prospect of “city life” in the Midwest, and
5) Kansas City, Missouri is my hometown. Who Doesn’t Love their hometown?

Would you like to know what else Kansas City is known for on both sides of the state line? KCK and KCMO are known for our Rednecks, and their “kill or be killed” mentality. We both have our share of those. We are not the only cities and states who share a few of these gems by far, but we do have them. They are very much a part of our community and our very nature as a cow town. We love and embrace them, just the same. Some also grow the majority of the food this nation places on its dinner table five nights a week out of seven, on average. Our “country kinfolk” are also the foundation of the American Dream we are vaguely reminded of when our neighboring foreigners come to safely “start fresh” inside our shores. This very community of persons are who will be “handling our deer population” dilemma our local media informs us we have.

Let’s concentrate now, on the Real Problem instead of the “popular” problem, could we? Which is our consistent loss of native wildlife and natural landscape. STOP the incessant DEVELOPING! That is what Kansas & Missouri NEED to do! STOP All the greedy land developers from snatching up Every Single ACRE of our PURE Land left so they can make new “homes” and more convenient shopping venues. There are already far Too Many OVERPRICED Homes that will NEVER Receive a Fair Deal on Insurance Coverage with ANY Insuring Company unless they are filthy rich! The price of “new homes” thrown up overnight will never reflect their actual worth.

We must NEED reminding of our HOMELESS Population across the entire United States. The Homeless of KCK and KCMO have spread EVERYWHERE in this economy, thanks BUSH! [Glad you're gone, I hope you burn in hell!] And for those of you who keep saying “Just Kill Them and Get it Over With?” I HOPE NO ONE THINKS OF YOU THAT WAY, SOME DAY, YOU HEARTLESS BUFFOONS! God is listening to you…why don’t you consider that when you would rather kill “something” and sweep it under the rug than identify and SOLVE the Real Problem?

I have an idea, why don't we TRY to get EVERYONE a HOME in America. Let’s put every single person and family in their own, safe, dry, and Affordable home THAT ALREADY EXISTS in our country! THEN if we need more homes built, we will go from there! We can stop worrying about Deer Populations as a “problem” once we stop land developing. The only reason our deer are a problem and cause $4,000 plus damage to our cars that already use cheaper material to offset their costs, is because we keep over-developing their natural land to make more money for those of us who have enough money already! Nothing benefits the common man.

Better yet, let’s leave the Grass and Trees and Deer ALONE for a while and concentrate on making OURSELVES better people, better neighbors, better friends, and become a Blessing to Someone besides ourselves. Try going to our neighbors with the most cultural differences and welcoming them to the neighborhood. You may find a valued friend for life. Yes, it’s possible.

Spend your time Investing in Your COMMUNITY of Nationalities, get to know each other's cultures and beliefs! Maybe then, you'll UNDERSTAND One Another and RESPECT each others’ Differences AND find out that IT'S OKAY TO BE DIFFERENT! We used to be the “Great Melting Pot.” Hello, America? Is there ANYONE STIRRING ANYMORE?

Do we ALL Know what we've Become? Would you like an answer? We’ve become a Third World Nation where Capitalism is more important than the Common Man who built this Country from the ground up. The same day the phrase “under God,” was taken from the pledge of allegiance, was the day America started its downfall.

This is no longer the Land of Opportunity as we once boasted. At least, not in the same respect we once meant it to be. Do you think America is still the land of the Free and home of the Brave? Or is America the land of the industrialist and home to abundant capitalist opportunity? I think we’re both. Do you think we need to choose one or the other? Have you chosen a side? Do you know which American Dream you’re living for? You may want to start thinking about that.

Personally, if I knew HOW to lobby for these changes [and had that kind of time] I would certainly carry this torch. However, I know nothing of political issues. Instead, I call upon YOU readers, to voice your opinions and carry through this “developing problem” to its finale. I hope and pray to hear and be involved in the above Cause at a very NEAR Future date. Until then, I will keep America in my prayers. May I ask that you pray for us, too? We will need it more than we know if we continue to consume our natural land as we are and always have.

Please leave your opinions, we will be happy to hear them. Thank you.