Bill has stated that he believes the Bible to be merely allegorical, not the bedrock, foundational truth many believe it to be. He says facts contained in his book, Killing Jesus, are derived not only from the Bible, but from extra-biblical accounts as well. I would prophesy that Bill will experience a “deer in the […]
Letters to the Editor
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Hooray for G.W.
Our lives are richer and fuller because of George W. Bush. He, like many other outstanding men and women in our neighborhoods, our cities, our states, our nation and on our Earth, has raised the average of humanity — forever. Best wishes to George and all of our shining knights and heroines. —David R. Oliver, […]
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Slippery definitions
1) Mentally unstable people shouldn’t own firearms. That’s great, but who deems someone “mentally unstable”? Are you mentally unstable if you regularly meet with a psychiatrist, a counselor, your minister or pastor, or a mentor? Maybe you are mentally unstable if you are a member of Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous or any other kind […]
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Re-gifting a time capsule
Use the same chest since it keeps things in such good condition, add things from now and include the pictures — or maybe some of the items that were there before — and let whoever will open it in 2113 see how things have evolved in 200 years. —Danielle Fleetwood, Austin, Texas
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Finish what we started
Despite what a 30-second sound bite or “tunnelvision” information says about the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum, it needs to be finished. In Oklahoma, we are not quitters, and just because it’s taken a long time doesn’t mean it doesn’t need to come to fruition. Many obstacles have been thrown at it since it […]
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Demonizing rich people
Last November, every financial trend pointed to high unemployment and low GDP. Add to these realities the imminent explosion of health care costs, widespread inflation, inevitable tax increases and unsustainable deficits. In 1992, lesser economic factors became a mandate to fire George Bush. How does a president taking extravagant vacation getaways while people lose their […]
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Leftist Hollywood
First, he accurately captured the misgivings many of us here in flyover country have with the movies’ leftist politics. But I thank you even more for your positive mention of Jackie Evancho. This is an aspect of this movie that almost all reviewers have completely ignored. Many in Middle America, like me, are worried about […]
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Kind of a jerk
I watched in stunned amazement a video clip of you using the phrase “Jew me down” while publicly speaking in your official capacity. As an American Jew, I can’t decide which was more offensive, the use of that phrase — oh, you mean they bargained you down, like a Jew? — or your tasteless and […]
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Get off of coal
In addition to the many immediate public health risks associated with coal-fired energy plants, the immense scale of environmental damage caused by modern mining practices should be regarded in sheer horror. For the workers, exposure to coal dust and other hazards is the cause of numerous life-threatening and long-term health problems. The high volume of […]
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Bashing coal
Colorado Springs, Colo., is a beautiful city. It has been declared one of the top 20 cleanest cities in the U.S. by various organizations, not the least of which is the American Lung Association. A city that is more susceptible/sensitive to said pollutants of coal because of its altitude burns coal for power. Wait … […]