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Tax dollars shouldn't be used for political conventions Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Regarding “Coburn targets party conventions” (News, May 20): I agree with U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, that our tax dollars shouldn't be used to fund Democratic and Republican conventions. The article said $17 million in tax money is given to each party. The conventions should be funded with donations that... Read More
Drastic reactions to confiscatory taxes Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 The Obama administration wants wealthy people to pay their “fair” share. “Fair” hasn't been defined by him or anyone in his administration. However, we know it translates to paying more earned money to the federal government. Let's explore how wealthy people react to confiscatory taxes. One Facebook... Read More
Sidewalks safer than streets for runners Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 Sidewalks can be “sideruns” too. While I appreciate and also envy the fact that many people take their health seriously, and, to aid in their healthy lifestyle, either walk or run throughout the city, I'm curious as to why a lot of runners choose to run in the street as opposed to using sidewalks. I know that... Read More
Same-sex families no different than heterosexual families Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 In response to John M. Salmeron (Your Views, May 20): The notion that we can't move forward on same-sex marriage based on history or religion is wrong. If America always kept things the way they are, interracial marriage would still be illegal. Salmeron said same-sex couples can be allowed the same rights without... Read More
Strike down requirements to license rights Published: Sun, May 27, 2012 In response to John MacDonald (Your Views, May 20): Any requirement to be licensed for the exercise of a right should be struck down. Any requirement to show anyone a license for the exercise of a right is at least a Fourth Amendment violation. As a law-abiding citizen, I should be free to exercise my rights with... Read More
Bricktown being destroyed by thugs and criminal activity Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Closing Thunder Alley won't fix anything. The problem isn't Thunder fans. It's the people who loiter in Bricktown. They spend no money, they're scary and they're destroying the family atmosphere of Bricktown. Last November, we took our grandchildren to see the mayor's Christmas tree lighting. We spent lots of money... Read More
Keep Jumbotron option for ticketless fans Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 I've had many opportunities to attend Thunder home games and was in attendance Monday night. The fans have been nothing but enthusiastic and a joy to be with. In all the games I've attended not once have I encountered a problem until Monday. We're all aware of the shooting after that game and we wish these victims... Read More
Add appropriate level of security, continue watch party Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Three of us walked from the Skirvin Hotel to Thunder Alley shortly after halftime Monday evening. Our business associate from New York thought we had a nice crowd watching the big screen. None of us were concerned about our safety. Why cancel the watch parties? If a shooting took place three blocks from Times... Read More
Time to remove the thug culture from downtown Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 I was a witness to the violence in Bricktown Monday night. Five minutes before the shooting started I went up to a group of eight Oklahoma City police officers and told them if they didn't get 40 men on horses to ride through the crowd there would be shooting. They told me that horses aren't allowed. This isn't... Read More
The illusion of democracy in Oklahoma Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Egyptians recently got the long-desired and much fought for opportunity to elect a new president for their nation. They paid for this opportunity with their blood. We Americans and specifically Oklahomans cheered them on through their trials and protests to gain that right. As a result of their efforts and their... Read More
More police downtown would deter criminal acts Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 It's not unusual for sports fans in some cities to commit crimes in the name of celebration. It is, however, time for officials in Oklahoma City to crack down on this type of activity here. The joy of winning a game shouldn't translate into gang fights, shootings or any other criminal activity. When NBA basketball... Read More
Red lights waste precious time and fuel Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 In response to Charles Rouse (Your Views, May 23): Traffic lights are the biggest waste of fuel. If you drive down any boulevard in Oklahoma City, you'll encounter traffic lights at almost every side street. They're on timers and will stop four lanes of traffic for no reason. What's the logic in stopping four lanes... Read More
Thunder fans can be found abroad Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 We just returned from a European trip that included Paris. One evening in an out-of-the-way Paris cafe with only four tables plus seating outside, we found ourselves to be the only tourists. All others were Parisians. When the owner asked us where we were from, we told him Oklahoma City. He lit up in a large smile... Read More
Oklahoma Republican Convention results should be disallowed Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 In response to Pat Grisham (Your Views, May 19): As someone who's been involved in the Republican Party for more than 20 years, working on every possible committee, I can tell you the Ron Paul people weren't the cause of problems at the Oklahoma Republican convention on May 12. I'm not a Paul supporter; I just... Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder becoming America's Team Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Watching the Thunder the last two years from Dallas has led me to think that maybe this is becoming the new America's Team. TNT constantly mentions how the Thunder is a small-market team and then shows the huge crowds cheering wildly in Thunder Alley. Then there's Kevin Durant going up to his mother and kissing... Read More
With cuts can state maintain quality of life? Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 “Winning sound-bite battle should be last on to-do list” (Our Views, May 17) said, “Now that Kansas has slashed its income tax to 4.9 percent, that rate appears to be the governor's immediate goal to ensure Oklahoma remains competitive.” A question missing is this: Can Oklahoma remain competitive in... Read More
Value in literature, other humanities courses Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Regarding “OU department disconnects faculty phones to cut costs” (News, May 16): I'd like to respond to the statements attributed to Jonathan Small, fiscal policy director for the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. Especially noteworthy was Small's statement that he'd like to see “useless” general... Read More
It's time to build new facilities for medical examiner Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Regarding “Failure forces bodies' removal” (News, May 17): How disgraceful to see people's loved ones stacked up in refrigerated coolers. Has it come to the point where we'll have to send our loved ones out of state for an autopsy? The waiting is over. It's time for the Legislature to get off high center and... Read More
Vehicles idling at incompetently programmed lights Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 A few months back, Oklahoma City announced a major reprogramming effort that would coordinate city traffic lights to reduce time spent at traffic lights and permit the flow of more cars in the same area. What I've noticed is that now red and green lights last longer. I find myself sitting at a red light with no... Read More
Workforce Investment Improvement Act no improvement Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 Across the country, communities and leaders are looking for solutions for America's unemployed or underemployed. In the U.S. House of Representatives, members of the Education and the Workforce Committee have introduced a bill to revamp the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), which dictates our nation's federal... Read More
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