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  2. Maximum length of 250 words.
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WHY WE EDIT LETTERS

Editing is done for the benefit of our readers. We make every attempt to preserve the writer's essential meaning. Editing for length allows us to accept a greater number of letters. Letters most likely to be edited are those that are twice as long as needed to make a point and those that try to make too many points.

Your Views

  • On the road to Balkanization

    BY YOUR NAME Staff Writer email@opubco.com | Published: Wed, Jun 19, 2013

    Regarding “Court says man can sue over ‘rain god' tags” (News, June 12): Oklahoma has long used Indian symbols on public things because of our proud heritage of Indian tribal lands and people. Some folks were bothered by crosses on license tags before, but we found out they were Indian...

  • Cramming religious beliefs up our tailpipes

    | Published: Wed, Jun 19, 2013

    Regarding “Court says man can sue over ‘rain god' tags (News, June 12): While Indian tribes in Oklahoma enjoy their infinite sabbatical from fair car and truck taxation via car tag fees that are imposed on the rest of us, the state has placated the tribes and forced their religious symbolism...

  • Violated 11 million times since 1986

    | Published: Wed, Jun 19, 2013

    In “Use Golden Rule with heated issue” (Point of View, June 8), the Rev. Justin Lindstrom states the premise that “it is clear that our current laws are outdated, unjust and need change.” I reject this premise as unknowable since it's certainly clear that our current immigration laws...

  • Other states brimming with money from legalized pot

    | Published: Wed, Jun 19, 2013

    Oklahoma has taken a giant step backward with regard to marijuana. Thanks to a new law, starting this fall anybody who drives in Oklahoma within 30 days after consuming marijuana will be “driving under the influence” as a matter of law. One of the authors of this new law (House Bill 1441)...

  • Westmoore team manager 'is sunshine'

    | Published: Wed, Jun 19, 2013

    Regarding Jenni Carlson's “Andrew Edwards is a Special Olympics star who is moonlighting as the Westmoore basketball team's manager” (Sports, June 14): From time to time I read a story that truly touches my heart. This one about Andrew Edwards of Westmoore is one of those stories. I'm so...

  • Water not wasted that flows into Red River

    BY YOUR NAME Staff Writer email@opubco.com | Published: Wed, Jun 19, 2013

    Regarding “Water fight: State should leverage its valuable resource” (Our Views, June 14): Water isn't wasted by mixing it with the salty Red River. Water is so much more than something to be sold or consumed. It's also the lifeblood of the ecosystem through which it flows. Of course we...

  • Indians are the only true Americans

    Updated: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    A Methodist minister has filed a lawsuit claiming that the American Indian image on Oklahoma's license plate violates his religious rights. I know that the Bible is very good reading, but perhaps he needs to study a little Oklahoma history. Indians are the only true Americans. I'm proud of the...

  • Acknowledging importance of Indian culture

    | Published: Mon, Jun 17, 2013

    “Arrow smite: Pastor seeks ruling on car tag's legality” (Our Views, June 13) raised some interesting issues regarding the claims of a Methodist minister who objects to the Native American imagery on Oklahoma license plates but ultimately leaves the matter unresolved. The resolution is quite...


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