EDMOND — To the Editor:
The “Open Letter to President Obama” written by Lee V. Rose and published May 21 in The Edmond Sun, evoked some strong feelings in me — feelings of amazement, deep sadness and discouragement.
Amazement because, judging from her article, she and I seem to have much in common. She says she is an old woman; I, too, am an old woman. She is a retired professor from the College of Business at the University of Central Oklahoma; my degree is in business and I was employed for 12 years in the Office of Engineering Research at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and for another 12 years as accounting manager of a manufacturing firm.
She seems to be a woman of faith since she speaks positively of her belief that the U.S. constitution is based on Judeo-Christian ethics; I, too, am a woman of faith. She is concerned about politics and the welfare of our country; I, too, am concerned that our country and our leaders represent us well. She is a grandmother and a great-grandmother; I, too, share that joy.
But here is where our similarities end and my amazement begins. Her tirade against President Obama, to me, is completely irrational. I disagree with all her points. Where she feels the president’s reaching out to Europeans and Muslims is a betrayal of his responsibilities as president, I feel he is doing exactly the right thing and is helping us to move toward a more Christian behavior — the only type of behavior that will keep our world from destroying itself.
Mrs. Rose’s letter made me feel really, really sad and discouraged. If we, as concerned, intelligent people of faith, are unable to respect each other enough to reason together in a civil way to reach decisions for the good of our country and of the world, then I’m afraid Mrs. Rose’s children and grandchildren, whom she cares for very much, will be the losers.
Dorothy C. Messenger
Edmond
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Letter to Obama discourages reader
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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
