No Stars For Lawton
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3/9/2010
This town is a sad place. Everybody seems to accept the lack of side walks, good streets, clean restaurants, etc. etc.
As a teacher, I have to admit with a heavy heart that LPS, with very very few exceptions, is not a stellar school system, au contraire.
I've lived here since 2006 and many locals blame the military for the trashy look, the high crime rate, and all the other negative aspects of this town.
I object. Without the military presence, Lawton would have turned into a ghost town many years ago. The sole industry, besides Fort Sill, is a medium sized Goodyear plant and that alone would have not been sufficient to maintain the economy and keep this place alive.
Change of scenery and consolation are to be found in the Wild Life Refuge and Medicine Park.
If you are looking for a safe and nice place to run and exercise, I recommend the trails on Fort Sill.
Summa summarum, this town has tested my patience and I ran out of "making the best" out of it.
Hope your stay won't be too long!
Veni vidi and not so much vici.
gsmartie | Lawton, OK