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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 2007
Page
3
The speaker argues against Canada as a universal health care model noting five week wait times for cancer visits and ten week MRI waits. They acknowledge Canadian coverage and low cost but deem flaws unacceptable and point to Fraser Institute comparisons showing Canada underperforms compared with other systems.
The Harrop agenda favors privatization yet supports universal health coverage as essential. Fraser argues universal access should exist with private options to relieve public burdens. Walker cites Canada’s flaws like overuse and waits, proposing mixed systems similar to Switzerland and California’s approach as usable models for the United States.
The piece notes Oklahoma and Massachusetts pilots and cites U S students average hours per year and world comparisons. It highlights the report On the Clock by Elena Silva and quotes leaders like Paul Vallas and Chicago Mayor Daley advocating longer classroom time to boost achievement and curb teen idle time.
On this date in 1790 Congress authorized the first U S Census. In 1872 Congress approved creation of Yellowstone National Park. In 1945 President Roosevelt after the Yalta Conference proclaimed the meeting a success in a joint session of Congress. Thought for Today: No man ever Made a great speech on a mean subject. Eugene V Debs
The piece urges moving beyond pity to aid those in need, citing Jesus compassion and Mother Teresa. It calls Christians to engage locally, write letters on violence and immigration, form groups, support trustworthy candidates, and support Vietnam veterans, emphasizing solidarity, hope, and practical help for survivors.
A lifelong Lawton resident backs a new ordinance regulating pet breeding, insisting licenses or permits should be required for breeders. The author notes Humane Society volunteers already face police permits for door to door outreach and argues breeders deserve similar oversight to protect animals and taxpayers.
Marc H. Moriarty of the National Urban League outlines a four pillar economic empowerment plan focusing on jobs homeownership entrepreneurship and wealth. The initiative expanded with Citigroup Honda Financial Freddie Mac Allstate and others. more than 2 million dollars funds literacy across 40 affiliates. The piece highlights racial wealth gaps and urges early financial education for children to build intergenerational wealth.
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