OKC is a Nice, Affordable place, but has racism
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6/23/2012
In response to Darryl, who wrote a post in March 2012, I have to agree with most of what you say, but when it comes to racism, I partly agree and disagree. First, I must say that NO RACE has an excuse to be racist, not even Native Indians, regardless of what happened to them. You alluded to the fact that the US Army were commanded to force the Native Indians to obey their orders, even if it meant taking their lives. Have you forgot about the torture and murder of blacks in the Infamous "Tulsa Race Riot" of 1921, where both the local Tulsa police and military were ordered to destroy the black union of individuals, known as Black Wall Street, the ones who originally owned and earned the oil money in Tulsa. All that money the blacks made and it was taken from them, their land, houses, and possessions. The Native Indians were not the only ones who were taken advantage of or killed.
Back to Oklahoma:
Some likes regarding Oklahoma is that people are somewhat friendly, but from a "standoffish perspective" They are this way because they all were born and raised in Oklahoma and rarely left the area or state of Oklahoma, for that matter. Their circle of friends consists of those made in early grade school, up to high school. Most people know each other and each other's parent. This is characteristic of a small town.
OU Sports and various religious doctrine will be forced upon you, along with Republican politics, which overrides the Democrats. This is a red state and nothing of a Democrat nature even passes.
People are racists, especially against blacks, and focus on every negative things, including murder, or other crimes, that blacks commits. Read the blogs. When whites commit crimes, most people are hush about it.
Oklahoma has progressed in the last 10 years, but is still 15 years behind Texas, and I don't care how mad this makes Okies feel. IT is the truth. Just ask Okies, who are in Texas most weekends taking advantage of the futuristic, first class, and enjoyable fine dining and shopping. The roads are better, and there are lots of business establishments that are unheard of in Oklahoma.
If you are not young, married, or have kids, you will find social trouble in Oklahoma. Marriage is a requirement to fit in. Lots of "fresh out of high school" married couples. By the time they are in the mid 20s, some have been married and divorces more than once. High divorce rate because of the pressure to marry young, most incarcerated female population in the state, along with high cases of child abuse. Lots of meth, drug cases by Caucasian men. Minorities usually do marijuana. Many meth labs and people with no teeth as a result of the meth use. Surprising this happens in the heart of the bible belt, called Oklahoma.
Been in this state for 10 years, and I actually love/hate it, which equals like. I am okay here, but it does not satisfy me. The college education is great here and affordable. If you move to Oklahoma from Arkansas (except Little Rock), Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama (except Birmingham), Tennessee (except Nashville or Memphis) and Missouri (except St Louis and Kansas City), you will absolutely love Oklahoma! Why? Because you already will be living in a bible belt, religiously fanatical area, and here would make you feel right at home. If you are Old fashioned, Caucasian Conservative Republican, you will fit in great in Oklahoma. Good luck! People from more fast paced states, outside of the bible belt region are staying away from Oklahoma, and generally move away fast, after they get here, usually within a matter of weeks or months. Great that we have an NBA, but it is going to take more than one NBA professional sports team to be considered a progressive state. IT is going to take many years, like 20-30 of them, and to get rid of the racist, conservatives in order for change to invoke this city right in the current century.. NO doubt!! Good luck!
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