Opinion

Letter: Don’t destroy America’s heritage

November 1, 2018 Duane Collins

There is a concerted effort across this nation to destroy any historical markers that some people may find offensive. We are tearing down statues of Christopher Columbus and General Robert E. Lee – and – even removing their names from public schools. In Tulsa, the city council is considering changing “Brady Street” to “Reconciliation Way”…

Editorial: Tulsa Beacon Endorsements 2018

October 25, 2018

Here are Tulsa Beacon endorsements for the November 6 election. U.S. Congress First District – Kevin Hern Democrat Tim Gilpin wants to roll back tax cuts, impeach President Trump and Justice Brett Kavanaugh and expand Obamacare. Oklahoma Governor – Kevin Stitt Drew Edmondson wants to raise taxes, throw money at education without any reforms and…

Editorial: Vote for Ken Reddick for District 7

October 18, 2018

Conservatives don’t have much to cheer for in Tulsa’s municipal government. A few years ago, city leaders and their chamber overlords tricked Tulsa voters into making municipal elections “nonpartisan” – thus guaranteeing that voters would have less information about people running for mayor or city council. On November 6, voters will select four new councilors….

Editorial: More new taxes despite revenues

October 18, 2018

The biggest tax increase in Oklahoma history was completely unnecessary. Every month, State Treasurer Ken Miller reports record-breaking revenues from virtually every revenue stream. A conservative estimate is that the state will see a budget surplus of more than $1.3 billion even when you don’t take into account money from the new taxes on cigarettes,…

Editorial: ‘Social justice’ for police cadets?

October 18, 2018

There is a balance in police work between maintaining law and order and infringing on constitutional rights. The Tulsa Police Department is departing from a strong-arm approach to training recruits to a “professional” approach that includes education on the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot, how to handle Muslims and how to treat homosexuals. While policemen should…

Letter: More psychoactive drugs usage?

October 18, 2018 Jo Anne Bennett

A headline on the front page of a recent edition of the Tulsa Beacon declares that “Oklahoma will get $13m to fight the opioid epidemic.” On the other hand, Oklahoma is fighting a battle to provide free access to marijuana. This world has lost its collective mind! If addiction is a national problem, why would…

Editorial: Only one choice in District One

October 11, 2018

If liberal Democrat Tim Gilpin is elected to Congress, here’s what could happen. Democrats could take control of the House of Representatives and try to impeach President Trump. Gilpin will push for a return of Obamacare. Gilpin thinks health care is a “right.” Employers should be forced to pay for abortions for woman employees. Federal…

Editorial: Matt Pinnell for Lt. Governor

October 11, 2018

Oklahomans can send a clear message of rejection of a “blue wave” in the race for lieutenant governor. Republican Matt Pinnell is a conservative Christian and Democrat Anastasia Pittman represents the liberal wing of her party – the so-called “blue wave.” The national Democrat Party is swinging way to the left and they would like…

Editorial: John Haste for Senate District 36

October 11, 2018

Oklahoma needs conservative voices in the State Senate. State Sen. Bill Brown, R-Broken Arrow, is term limited and is leaving. Sen. Brown has not only been one of the most conservative voices and votes in the Senate, but he has been a bridge builder who didn’t compromise his principles. He will be hard to replace….

Editorial: More and more alcohol problems

October 4, 2018

In September, local TV news shows had stories about the panic caused by the disappearance of beer with 3.2 percent alcohol content. If all you saw were those reports and what you read in the daily newspaper, you would think Tulsa was in a panic mode. What happened? Oklahoma liberalized its liquor laws and opened…