Democratic-Republic

I have written blogs about American Patriotism. I have discussed the ideology of compromise.  As a matter of fact I have not discussed any policy issues specifically. Well, that is about to change. I was recently reading a newspaper article from a small town in Eastern Oklahoma. It was written by a current State Senator.  I do not want to be viewed as against anyone elected official so I will not give the name of this senator.

            After I read the newspaper article I became extremely upset.  The senator was discussing the idea of reducing the number of elected officials at the state capitol building in Oklahoma.  This is ridiculous!  I am from a small community in Oklahoma whose population is not near large enough to compete with larger communities. Currently there are towns and counties in Oklahoma which have more than one elected official representing them.  We split the voice of small rural areas. The only benefit which comes from reducing the number of elected officials is whoever is currently in control, and currently it is the republican party. 

            One of the arguments used for the reducing of state legislators is it will save the state millions of dollars.  I will agree to that.  It will save us money, but we will shrink our voice. 

            When the states population begins to move into urban areas rural Oklahoma will lose. representation as it is.  So who will be the people that will lose representation by reducing.  Rural Oklahoma.  My voice my vote is priceless.  Rural Oklahoma's voice is worth more than money saved from reducing the number of elected officials.  I tell you now Oklahoma is better than just taking away our voice for petty party politics.  This is a great country and a great state.  We have the opportunity to elect officials to help guide this state and country.  So why would we want to take away our voice so we can increase the money in elections. 

            Oklahoma politics have always been very intimate.  People get to meet there elected officials and know them by their first name.  It is not about the number of TV ads or signs on the highway.  I promise you that if we reduce the number of elected officials, campaigns will be about who has the most money not who is the best person for the job. 

      God Bless Oklahoma!  God Bless America!