To the Editor:
The stark contrast between our frenzied reaction to unfamiliar hazards and our reckless tolerance of familiar ones never ceases to amaze me.
The current incidence of swine flu, which killed five Americans, has captured the headlines, cancelled public events and closed dozens of schools. At the same time, we have blithely continued our consumption of meat and dairy products, which has been linked conclusively with elevated risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and other chronic diseases that kill 1.3 million Americans annually.
But it’s not just about chronic diseases. According to the United Nations, animal agriculture is responsible for 18 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, leading to catastrophic floods, droughts and sea level rises, which threaten human survival. It uses more fresh water and dumps more deadly wastes into our water supplies than all other human activities combined.
Each of us has a shared responsibility for our society’s health and welfare. The best time to exercise this responsibility is on our next trip to the supermarket, where we can explore the rich variety of meat-free and dairy-free ready-to-eat frozen dinners, veggie burgers and dogs, lunch “meats” and plant-based cheese, ice cream and milk. Helpful transition hints and recipes galore are available at www.tryveg.org and www.chooseveg.org.
Ethan Benick
Edmond
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Ignoring familiar risks harms society
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Good news for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol
Earlier in the year, several newspapers, including The Edmond Sun, graciously wrote about the manpower crisis of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.
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Official: Aerospace incentives benefit Edmond
In recent months, some at the state Capitol and out on the campaign trial have questioned the economic stimulus seen in Oklahoma as a result of state tax incentives meant to attract new high-paying jobs to Oklahoma in the aerospace industry.
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Politicians need to be more factual
Like many fellow citizens of Edmond, I have observed the strenuous campaign for District 41 state Senate seat between Paul Blair and Clark Jolley. During my 24 years in Edmond, I can’t recall the level of effort and money spent for a state Senate seat.
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Who’s responsible, the Old or the New?
Oklahoma is saddled with many fiscal challenges this year. One such challenge is the needed repairs to the Capitol building.
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Dog’s tale has happy ending with Edmond business
To the Editor:
Have you experienced or seen a loved one or pet have a seizure? It’s one of the most horrifying experiences. -
READER: Late professor also contributed to university mace
To the Editor:
Recently, The Edmond Sun published an article about Hall Duncan’s design of the UCO academic mace (“UCO inauguration preparations reunite academic mace, designer,” The Edmond Sun, March 31, 2012). -
LETTER: The Medicine Men came to Edmond
To the Editor:
A level playing field in Edmond may never be the same after the workshop at the City Council Chambers April 10 at high noon. The medicine men sold the audience on how wonderful the new complex will be at the corner of Interstate 35 and Covell. -
LETTER: Webb reiterates need for ME’s office to move to Edmond
To the Editor:
I was surprised and disappointed to read in The Edmond Sun that Paul Blair, a candidate for Senate District 41, was opposed to the legislative resolution to fund the move of Oklahoma’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to Edmond. -
LETTER: Thank you goes out to Sen. Treat
To the Editor:
As an advocate for the American Heart Association I want to recognize a small step taken by the Legislature that could lead to huge gains within our community. -
LETTER: Visitor wants to thank Good Samaritan
To the Editor:
While here in Edmond visiting my son I went to the Walmart on Second Street for some groceries. When I got back to my sons house I realized that my wallet was missing. We searched everywhere, but to no avail. - More Letters to the Editor Headlines
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Good news for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol
