The Norman Transcript

Letters

Letters
  • If we open the Pandora’s box of high density, how will we get it shut?

    Editor, The Transcript: There are a lot of things we know about new high density high rise housing proposals: 1) they are concentrated on Campus Corner to maximize their appeal to students, 2) they are likely to be tall to allow developers ...

    April 21, 2013

  • Some gun control positions are perplexing

    Editor, The Transcript: I am perplexed. Many people are concerned that expanding background checks for gun ownership will infringe on Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. If you are law-abiding citizens, how do background ...

    April 18, 2013

  • There’s no need for negativity

    Editor, The Transcript: The disaster at the Boston Marathon is an example of what hate can do.  If enough people continue to spread the words of hate, some person is bound to internalize the diatribe and act on it.  Hate seems to be an ...

    April 18, 2013

  • Postmaster, stop meddling

    Editor, The Transcript: I live in a 60-year-old neighborhood south of Lindsey Street. In February, neighborhood residents were notified by the local postmaster that we had to install curbside mailboxes within three weeks or lose our home ...

    April 15, 2013

  • ‘You have a beautiful hand’

    Editor, The Transcript: Once upon a time, my child, wrote your birth announcement with love and a personal flourish. I proudly sent it to everyone I loved....

    April 15, 2013

  • Give credit where credit is due

    Editor, The Transcript: Whoa there Transcript, before we ride off happily with our post-election council as you suggested (April 4), there were some shenanigans in the mayoral election that need to be attributed....

    April 14, 2013

  • Opposition to health care reform not touting rational reasoning

    Editor, The Transcript: There are indications that many in our country oppose the National Health Care Act (Obamacare) simply because they relate it to our president. Some politicians even acknowledge they could not get approved any ...

    April 14, 2013

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    Editor, The Transcript: On Tuesday evening, April 9, the Norman League of Women Voters will host a Forum on Education Funding at the K-20 Center in Norman, from 6:30 to 8 p.m....

    April 14, 2013

  • Funding public education in Oklahoma

    Editor, The Transcript: “Education is the energy source that fuels our economy.” “Oklahoma needs good paying jobs, a well-trained work force, and more college graduates.” “We have fallen behind in revenue for education.” “The proposed ...

    April 14, 2013

  • The mother government

    Editor, The Transcript: Once the socialist Democratic Party and their beloved liberal President Obama are through there won’t be room left for businesses or individuals to excel or have initiative.  Why?  What is the incentive?  The ...

    April 14, 2013