MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK--Editorials http://www.muskogeephoenix.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 16 May 2008 21:24:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_137212447.html Protect children as well as teachers http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_137212447.html Sometimes well-intentioned legislation can have unintended consequences. Thu, 15 May 2008 21:50:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_136215105.html Drug prevention money welcome http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_136215105.html It’s good to see Muskogee included among 10 communities selected for drug prevention. Wed, 14 May 2008 19:29:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_135193218.html Tornado safety, consequences http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_135193218.html Our condolences go to those in Picher who lost loved ones or their homes in Saturday’s storm. Tue, 13 May 2008 21:43:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_134213934.html Change takes commitment http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_134213934.html Tuesday’s vote reflects a feeling in town that citizens want a change. Tue, 13 May 2008 21:41:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_134214231.html Legislators stall ethics http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_134214231.html We need an effective Ethics Commission. Mon, 12 May 2008 21:32:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_133213707.html Choose leaders today http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_133213707.html An unusual mayor’s race will end today. Sun, 11 May 2008 20:46:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_132204719.html Limit racing injuries http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_132204719.html Pleasure for humans should not come at the expense of other humans or other animals. Sun, 11 May 2008 20:45:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_132204623.html Two beats one http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_132204623.html Schools are a logical place to begin impressing a lifetime of good health habits. Sat, 10 May 2008 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_131173123.html Watch for drug use signs http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_131173123.html Sat, 10 May 2008 17:27:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_131172908.html Family ties can stop prison return http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_131172908.html If someone has nothing or no one to look forward to once he or she is out of prison, that person probably will end up back in prison. Sat, 10 May 2008 15:58:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_131155217.html Councilor races http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_131155217.html Fri, 09 May 2008 20:55:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_130205148.html Don’t take your mother for granted http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_130205148.html When my five sisters and I were babies in her womb, she never took so much as an aspirin for a headache. Fri, 09 May 2008 20:53:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_130205318.html Child charity http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_130205318.html Fri, 09 May 2008 20:48:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_130204922.html More, not less, exam sites http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_130204922.html Few people will be happy to hear that the state is closing more than half its driver's license examination sites. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:03:00 +0000 http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_129170350.html Time for health care to cooperate http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/editorials/local_story_129170350.html The need for health care facilities is great and continuing to grow.