EDMOND — To the Editor:
It’s ironic that David Gerard defines himself in his column (“People don’t quote ignorance line that matters most,” Sept. 3 2009, The Edmond Sun). His obvious refusal to learn or acknowledge established precedent concerning socialism and capitalism are quite evident throughout his article.
He apparently believes that local fire departments, libraries, etc,. are socialist endeavors in lieu of community services owned, operated, administered and paid for by the residents of that community. The citizens of Muskogee don’t pay for the Library in Toad Suck, Ark., or the police force in Sore Finger, Ariz. Nor do the citizens of Zzyzx, Calif., nor Haw, N.C., pay for Muskogee’s Fire Department. Gerard would have been more correct to cite the public schools, which are owned and operated by the National Education Association or one of their affiliates with curriculums dictated by the Department of Education. President Barack Obama’s exposed clandestine attempt to indoctrinate our children is proof of the far left edge of socialism morphing into communism.
Gerard attempts to indict capitalism as the cause of the mortgage industry collapse. However, he fails to note the free market system was bent, folded, spindled and mutilated by social engineering on steroids. The debacle was the result of extortion and threats by government funded anarchist “community organizers” such as ACORN, enabled by unsupervised felons within Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, directed by elected officials such as Dodd and Franks. I’m sure your failure to mention any of this was just an oversight on your part. Greed certainly does run rampant.
Capitalism, which believes in the worth, capability and morality of each individual, always has prevailed, whereas socialism that considers individuals mere cogs in an oppressive central government has always failed.
We live in interesting times.
Pete Lepo
Edmond
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LETTER: Supporter: Duncan shows passion for children’s needs
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The families in the Edmond Public School District are fortunate to have Kathleen Duncan as their advocate on the Edmond Board of Education. Duncan has worked tirelessly for the welfare and benefit of the Edmond schools’ students. -
LETTER: Teacher supports Duncan’s re-election
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On Feb. 14 patrons of District 2 have an opportunity to re-elect the current president of the Edmond School Board, Kathleen Duncan. Duncan has served as a board member for 10 years. When people move to the Oklahoma City area, they buy a home here because of the exceptional quality of Edmond Public Schools. This speaks to Duncan’s goal of “Excellence in Education for All Edmond Public School Students.” -
LETTER: Supporter: Duncan understands diverse issues
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Kathleen Duncan understands the diverse issues that effect our schools. She carefully studies the district’s issues and works tirelessly as an advocate for all students. Her votes as a board member have an impact for years to come and she takes that responsibility very seriously. - LETTER: Reader says incumbent's personal agenda in the way
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LETTER: Supporter calls Duncan caring, interactive
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In my 43-year career as a professor at the University of Central Oklahoma I wrote many a letter of recommendation for deserving students for jobs, graduate and professional schools and scholarships. Those letters are read by busy people who have important decisions to contemplate and my belief is they ought to be brief and on point. This is such a letter. -
LETTER: Supporter applauds Duncan’s persistent dedication
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I am writing this letter to support and endorse the re-election of Kathleen Duncan to the Edmond Board of Education next Tuesday. I’ve been an Edmond resident for the past 20 years, and because I don’t live in District 2, I cannot cast my vote for Duncan, but I do pay a considerable amount in taxes to the Edmond Public School District. -
LETTER: Duncan lends watchful eye to school district
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Kathleen Duncan serves tirelessly in her capacity as an Edmond Board of Education member. A former teacher, school counselor and Oklahoma County Assistant District Attorney, she has the time to go into our schools and hear the needs of teachers, students and staff. When she hears of needs, she has the time and experience to share those issues with the appropriate administrators for investigation and resolution. - More Letters to the Editor Headlines
