EDMOND — We are fortunate to live in the freest country in the world. Those liberties, spelled out in our Bill of Rights, are central to the American identity and pivotal to our democracy. Over the generations, men and women in uniform have stepped up time and time again to defend those precious freedoms. For that they deserve our thanks, our honor and our admiration.
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, a day set aside each year to honor those who have fought and sacrificed to preserve our freedoms and protect our way of life. It is a day when Americans recognize and give thanks for the bravery, dedication and selflessness of those who have served in the armed forces.
In conflicts across the globe, American men and women have come forward to defend our country and our allies. They have given up the comforts of home and family and put careers on hold — and many have given their lives.
These remarkable men and women have done so much for us that one day hardly seems enough to thank them for their service. That’s why I am working with the Oklahoma National Guard to declare 2010 as the Year of the Vietnam Veteran. Events throughout the year will call attention to their service and the sacrifices of all veterans in our state.
Today, Oklahomans are overseas fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq, while others are stationed at other points across the world. Their service is a reminder that our liberties must be constantly defended by each generation.
Even after military service, many veterans continue to make a positive impact in our communities through organizations such as the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. For many veterans, service to the community and the country is a lifelong passion.
We all know a veteran. This Veterans Day, I hope all Oklahomans will let our veterans know how much we value and appreciate the many sacrifices they have made on our behalf.
GOV. BRAD HENRY may be reached via his Web site at www.governor.ok.gov.
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Honoring those who served
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OUR VIEW: Feb. 14 vote about ideas
If you read any of the letters to the editor in the past two weeks regarding Tuesday’s District 2 Edmond school board race, then you already know that this election is not about the individual candidates so much as it’s about what type of school board do Edmond residents really want governing their school district?
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What are your presidential 10 Commandments?
As we brace for the upcoming presidential campaign, we should be honest about our responsibility in the process. Before we get pushed, pulled, bribed, frightened, bullied, flattered, fooled or charmed into voting for a candidate, let’s take a mature thoughtful look at what the profile of the president should look like. In order to do that, let’s do an exercise. Sit down with a pencil and paper and draft your proposal for the Ten Commandments to be obeyed by the president. Let me share some of my suggestions.
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What would Reagan do today in Oklahoma?
As we celebrated the 101st anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth on Feb. 6, several of us at Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs started discussing what Reagan might do today. Here are some of the ideas we came up with.
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Consequences of an overregulated nation
Overreaching government regulations are costing jobs and killing our economy. They are a heavy burden on our nation and its citizens — in some cases worse than our nation’s increasingly out-of-control debt.
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LETTER: Supporter: Duncan shows passion for children’s needs
To the Editor:
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
To the Editor:
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
To the Editor:
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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OUR VIEW: Feb. 14 vote about ideas
