𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

I just returned from my 16th consecutive year at the Indianapolis 500, witnessing the closest finish in 110 years of racing history—decided by a mere 0.0233 seconds after 70 lead changes. The patriotism exhibited pre-race and by the crowd of 400,000 is simply amazing and very moving.  During the presentation of colors, twenty-one gun salute and playing of TAPS, you can literally hear a pin drop as that huge crowd goes absolutely quiet in reverence and respect for all who gave their lives for this great nation and what the weekend of Memorial Day is really all about.  I admit I shed tears every year at that moment.  If feels like a nation comes together.

When a race is that tight, you realize something fundamental: The rules, the boundaries, and the data are the only things keeping the system from descending into pure chaos. Drivers cannot ignore a race car’s mechanical limits.  Teams cannot violate the technical specifications of the rulebook without facing instant disqualification.

The same applies to our local governance and political organizations right here in Platte County.

Bylaws aren’t suggestions. Statutory rules are not mere guidelines. When leaders and organizations decide the rules don't apply to them—or when they use their positions to tilt the playing field and promote favoritism—the institution breaks down. Trust disappears.  We are seeing this play out this week with local political organizations.

A reliable system requires leaders who respect the framework they were elected to uphold. Whether it's the track at Indy, a local political club, or the County Clerk’s office, operational integrity means playing strictly by the book. No exceptions. No shortcuts.

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