Leonard is an experienced prosecutor
I once had a relative who was an attorney, but was terrified of the courtroom. My relative was even a graduate of Yale Law School where Hillary and Bill Clinton learned their craft.
As in this example, there are probably many lawyers who cannot argue a case and defend people. That’s fine, but in the case of running for attorney general, wouldn’t you want someone with courtroom experience versus being a baseball manager?
With all that President Obama has planned for the economy, health care, finance, oil and gas and the environment, we need someone with a prosecutor’s background and courtroom experience to argue for the state and win. Even in baseball, you don’t expect the batboy to win the game.
We are in such a challenge today. We need our best to take the mound. Granted, we have two good men running for attorney general. Ryan Leonard is whom I am supporting. He is real life lawyer who was a prosecutor and courtroom attorney. Scott Pruitt is a fine person who I got to know when he wanted to run for congress eight years ago. I then met up with him when he wanted to be lieutenant governor and now it’s attorney general. Most of us would like to be a baseball owner and manager. The grass is pretty green in downtown Oklahoma City. Stay put Scott and let’s elect Ryan Leonard.
Dan Keating, Tulsa
Vote for Jason Reese
Thank you for endorsing Jason Reese for Labor Commissioner. I think it is very important to elect someone to that job who actually has experience in the field. He is the only candidate with a labor law and regulatory background and would make a great commissioner.
It is sad to witness the slanders Mark Costello is throwing against Jason. To try and accuse Jason of being in favor of illegal immigration by using statements he made in favor of legal immigration is cheap and smacks of desperation. Thanks again and keep up the good work.
Michael Amberg, Owasso
Fred Perry’s integrity
We have known Fred Perry for over 30 years and know him to be a man of integrity who loves Tulsa and has the taxpayer’s interests at heart.
We have been proud of Fred’s accomplishments in helping to reduce expenses of county government and streamlining operations at both the county and Expo Square. His expensive business and legislative experience benefits us all.
We are delighted he is running again to continue his service to all of Tulsa County.
Royce and Argentia Wright, Tulsa
Rees signs are the best
I always enjoy the election season, as we see those creative little yard signs pop up like mushrooms throughout the city. This year we have a new winner.
The orange and yellow Drew Rees sign is without question the best political yard sign I have ever seen. The sign is good, but the candidate is even better. I had the opportunity to sit down with Drew Rees, and found him to be extremely bright and knowledgeable about issues involving Tulsa County. He is honest and sincere, and he passed the conservative test. What’s that? Well, that means he is pro-life, he voted against the River Tax and he intends get the county out of the sales tax business. Drew also shared with me how he came to know the Lord as a student at OSU. I am enthusiastically supporting Drew Rees as the conservative choice for Tulsa County commissioner.
Dan Hicks, Tulsa
Perry has experience
“Change you can believe in” - those words continue to resonate throughout my mind and I recall my thoughts the first time I heard them. It’s an impressive slogan, but where is the substance? This came from a man whose experience, at best, was to be educated as an attorney.
As a businessman, that scared me, that a man with no business or leadership experience becoming the chief executive officer of the most powerful nation in the world. A year and half later, many of those who cast their vote for change are calling for change again. 2010 elections are sure to provide changes, but can we afford those changes?
Drew Rees is running for Tulsa County Commissioner and he’s asking that we make a change by casting a vote for him? Drew’s experience is that of City Council Attorney, with no full-time business experience.
On June 17, 2010 (under guidance of Drew) the Tulsa City Council violated the open meeting act when they voted in executive session. Title 25 section 307E3, states any vote taken should be in public.
Advising the City Council to go against current law -is this the change we want?
Fred Perry is the only candidate with full-time business experience, 30 plus years, a conservative who will safeguard our traditional values. In 2009 as Fair Board chairman, Fred reduced expenses at Expo Square by $2,000,000.00, while signing 52 new events, as well has streamlined operations at the county level, all under a transparent leadership. As for change, a vote to re-elect Fred Perry will keep the change in the pockets of the taxpayers of Tulsa County.
Curt Easter, Tulsa
No more help
It was a warm Saturday afternoon at the Republican County Convention when our local representative, Mr. Fred Perry, joined others on the platform committing to not burden the citizens of Tulsa County with any new taxes. Unfortunately, he did not keep his promise. He supported the River Tax, after he earned my trust at the convention. He sold me down the river. Of course, I confronted him on the issue and he did have a lot of excuses, but none of them really matter if you want to be a man of your word.
So I told him I would not be able to support him in the future. He informed me that he would not be running again. But, once again, he put his own interests ahead of those he represents. It is my understanding that he won’t be able to receive full retirement benefits, on my dime, unless he is able to finagle his way through another election. He won’t have my help.
Candace Chonka Tulsa
Illegal immigration
The recently passed immigration law by Arizona SB1070 should be highly acclaimed by all Americans.
Oklahoma had previously passed a worthwhile immigration bill that also should be emulated by all the other states and enforced in order to help the immigration crisis in this country. It really speaks shamefully of our federal government leaders who seem intent on destroying this country rather than helping to ease the deluge of illegal foreigners who by the force in numbers and intent of many of them are changing America into much like the socialist, poverty stricken country that they come from. The results of so many taking advantage of our benefits and welfare institutions is hospitals closing, school financial problems, drugs and crime escalation, draining of our welfare resources, etc. America has always allowed more immigrants than any other country, but a nation without controlled borders soon becomes a nation out of control. If our federal government leaders obeyed the Constitution as they swore to do (Article 4 of Section 4), they would ensure that criminals, terrorists, unassimilating troublemakers, etc., would not be allowed here. Obama has sided with Mexican President
Felipe Calderon in deriding Arizona’s new immigration law and says the federal government needs to “produce its own comprehensive immigration reform” but neglecting to explain that he and his liberal minions in Congress mean amnesty for the millions of illegal aliens here now and more soon to follow, exacerbating the problem.
N. D. Blevins, Sand Springs
Poor judgment
I realize the topic may have gone somewhat stale in the media, but it remains very fresh in the minds of many Rogers County residents. I am writing as a citizen of Rogers County - not as a former sheriff candidate.
I have purposely refrained from entering the fray so as to give Sheriff Scotty Walton ample time to prove to his supporters that they made the correct decision.
However, at this point I am compelled to address the issue. The use of his elected position to promote a friend’s business has brought disgrace to the office of sheriff and embarrassed and angered many concerned citizens of our county. We are striving to lift our county from a backwoods reputation and his decision to appear in these commercials has resulted in a definite step backward. Some had hoped he would be the leader who would take the steps to direct the county forward through a professional example. Recently, a radio host defended Scotty’s actions by saying he was not charging his friends for his endorsement.
This seems to me to either be willful ignorance or woeful naïveté. A strategically-minded politician would welcome the opportunity to appear on television many thousands of times with no cost to him.
His friends may not be paying him for his appearances, but he is certainly deriving a political benefit from them.
I sincerely encourage Sheriff Walton to properly and professionally serve the people under his care rather than focusing his attention on campaigning for 2012.
Cole Butler, Rogers County
Proven ability to lead
I’m co-owner of a Christian law firm. I’m a trial lawyer. I’ve defended businesses and employers almost 20 years. Scott is the man for Attorney General. While his opponent has prosecuted criminals, Scott is the most complete, best qualified candidate for what may be the most powerful position in the state. I have been a close, personal friend of Scott since we were study and prayer partners in law school. Scott has always been driven by a genuine passion for the Lord, conservative Christian values, and public service as his sacred ministry. Scott has the most diverse legal experience, having successfully defended business owners as well as individual religious liberties. He not only has invaluable legislative experience, but also he quickly rose to senate leadership, passing strategic laws benefiting businesses, religious liberties, and the right to life, just as he promised. Having been a senator, Scott fully understands the critical role AG plays in passage of key conservative legislation and influencing the proper legal interpretation of laws to ensure they have the intended impact on main street Oklahoma and withstand liberal, activist courts. Scott also has years of proven, successful experience as a business owner and entrepreneur. He knows how the AG can impact business in Oklahoma.
Scott knows the AG can have a major, direct impact on every facet of Oklahoma and beyond-holding state agencies accountable to the people; ensuring business friendly law and regulation to attract much needed jobs to Oklahoma; preventing unions from holding state employers hostage to archaic policies, practices, and wasteful activities; and taking swift, decisive legal action that promotes religious liberties, ensures Christian views are not “expelled” from public education, and defending the sanctity of life.
Scott also has the proven ability to lead other state Attorneys General in the fight against an over-reaching federal government. Scott is the right man for such a time as this.
Chris Thrutchley, Tulsa