Passionate Oklahoma

Maybe college students can concentrate on learning now instead of drinking. Not likely, but hey it is a start. OU President David Boren said of the ban, "These policies send a strong signal that alcohol abuse will not be tolerated at the University of Oklahoma." Way to go David Boren maybe next you could ban drugs, sex, and credit cards. Now maybe higher education can get back to what it is supposed to be, a place of learning.

With the passage of State Questions 705 and 706 Oklahoma has decide to gamble on its future. Those who voted for the lottery justified their vote by using catchy phrases like, the lottery will improve education, the lottery will save jobs, and the lottery will keep money in Oklahoma. These justifications are all lies. The real motivating factor behind the lottery is money. The state government will collect the money from Oklahomans that believe their road to riches is to win the lottery and Oklahoma lottery players will spend money, they could invest to become financially independent, on a get rich quick scam that by design steals more money than it pays out.

Mike at Okiedoke posted a narrow-minded quote by Oklahoma's supposedly open-minded Governor:

Governor Brad Henry publicly thanked voters for approving the [lottery]; saying [the lottery] was the only way to save Oklahoma education.

Do you think money scammed from lottery players will be ear marked to fund education programs for Oklahoma's children to teach them how to become financially independent by; saving money, avoiding credit card debt, and not playing the lottery? Hell no! The lottery will teach the next generation of Oklahomans that gambling helps the children, the teachers, and Oklahoma. Gambling is a self-destructive behavior that increases the likelihood of bankruptcy, poverty, crime, ignorance, homelessness, overwhelming debt, and divorce.

Oklahoma has chosen to gamble its future and Oklahoma will pay the price.

Well today is the day to vote for the future of Oklahoma and America. Why do we need more gambling in Oklahoma when you can go to the Bricktown Central Plaza Hotel and gamble illegally? Inside the hotel is a bar called The Country Club where you can play the slots. If you win a jackpot, take the ticket to the bartender and they will exchange it for cold hard cash! I did not know that the NE corner of MLK and Reno was tribal territory! Why drive all the way out to the Tribal Casinos when you can lose your money closer to home?

My Grandfather is in intensive care after having a major stroke yesterday. I got to see the CAT scan this mourning and it does not look good. I am waiting by the phone for any news. At least I got to tell him I loved him on Halloween. Even if he does recover, the damage done to his brain will be extensive. I want to thank each of my close friends for their kind words and want all to know I will be back to blogging soon. I need a short break to wipe the tears from my eyes.

From Sean Gleeson

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