We pause with our readers, advertisers and co-workers today to celebrate Thanksgiving. With the Fourth of July, it's the most American of holidays.
It honors a time when our country was new. Times were tough, conditions were harsh and undefined. But the settlers still knew they had much to celebrate.
Although a fragile economy has many of us anxious these days, we still have the market cornered on things for which to be thankful. Some of those on Wall Street and on Main Street have spotted some "green shoots" that could signal a recovery is at hand.
We are a nation at war on two fronts. Our service men and women are stressed out and stretched thin. Their families share in the sacrifice for a nation that often forgets we are at war, let alone two wars. But the work of those servicemen and women assure we remain the freest nation on Earth.
The troubles on Wall Street, while difficult, also pointed out that, at least we had it to lose. Many in the world cannot count that among their blessings.
News is a business that all too often is forced to report the negative. However, we know that this year, more than most, we can all find areas in which we are truly blessed. Among the peoples of the world and our nation, the staff of this newspaper is assured of our fortune, and is deeply appreciative of each of you that allows us to ply our craft each and every day.
Opinion
Taking time to remember what we are thankful for
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More government intrusion
Editor, The Transcript: Kudos to Kathryn Jean Lopez of the National Review Online for telling it like it is (Transcript Opinion, Feb. 12, 2012) regarding President Obama’s religious “overreach.” No, Mr. President, your latest knee-jerk ...
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Say no to power expansion
A heated House committee meeting last week ended in a 6-5 vote to send a bill to the floor that gives the governor power to remove and replace appointees to state agencies, boards or commissions....
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Focus should be on water policy legislation
Oklahoma legislative leaders are pushing ahead on water policy legislation, despite the water rights lawsuit filed by American Indian tribes. We applaud Speaker Kris Steele on pushing the water proposals filed by House members....
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Trooper replacements needed for state’s OHP
Oklahoma’s Highway Patrol has 759 troopers, with 210 eligible to retire and another 26 becoming eligible this year. They certainly won’t all choose to retire at once, but the possibility worries patrol officials. Troop strength is the ...
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It’s time for Valentine’s Day
If it’s full of hearts and flowers And a cupid with a dart, That’s a card that’s mighty pretty and aimed right for your heart....
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Oklahoma going from good to great
As most other states struggle to maintain the status quo, Oklahoma is on the rise as a destination to do business and raise a family. Our state added more than 40,000 jobs in the past year, the economy is growing and unemployment remains ...
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A reprieve for state bases
The Pentagon has released its plans to downsize its forces and eliminate some weapons systems funding, ships and airplanes. But a published report says the state’s five military bases will likely be spared major cuts....
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Gov. Fallin’s tax plan is one big mistake
Editor, The Transcript: Well, it’s official now. In her State of the State message, Gov. Fallin confirmed that she hopes to reduce the state income tax now and totally eliminate it later. Big mistake, for two compelling reasons....
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Another Library Vote? Good grief!
Editor, The Transcript A new library on the west side? With hardly any books? With a dumb name above the entry as shown in your rendering? Infoplace? The library bureaucracy must think Norman voters just fell off the turnip truck....
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Show them some love
Oklahoma joins bus drivers and riders throughout the nation in the “Love the Bus” campaign to raise awareness and appreciation for the thousands of school bus drivers and aides who safely transport children to and from school each day....
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