We The People
With the latest SCOTUS news and Independence Day approaching, some may not feel like celebrating our country. I understand. I ask you to remember these words: "We The People."
I had today’s newsletter just about ready to go when the news regarding presidential immunity dropped from the United States Supreme Court this morning. I was going to present something a little lighter today by sharing some of the software and services I use here at the office, but that doesn’t feel appropriate right now. I’ll save it for next time.
This and a few other rulings from the Court this term could have been better. I’m not a legal scholar, so I must leave it to others for analysis. I’ll provide a link to the Court's opinions so you can read them yourself.
I’m still of the opinion that no one is above the law. Especially not the President or a Justice of the Supreme Court.
This week is the fourth of July, Independence Day. It’s a day of patriotism, celebration, and family fun. Some of you might not feel like celebrating our country right now. I get it. I ask you to remember these words:
“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
Flawed men wrote that. Our union isn’t perfect and never has been. These words are a promise that “We the People” can make it happen. I believe that. It might not happen today, but we strive for something better. Our country has always been a work in progress.
So I say celebrate Independence Day. Celebrate your family, your friends, your community, and the promise of “We the People.”
More later. Time to enjoy some hot dogs with the family.
In The News
A look at some of the latest headlines from around Oklahoma and beyond.
Opinions of the Court - 2023 | Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court rules Trump has some immunity from prosecution | NBC News
Former OSDE staff say Walters, not them, to blame for missed federal grant funds | KFOR
Gov. Stitt approves new rule tying test scores to school accreditation | KFOR
Bacone College in Oklahoma files bankruptcy, facing millions in debt | The Oklahoman
Oklahoma Attorney General responds to federal immigration lawsuit | KGOU
Oklahoma Senate to hold special session to consider Stitt nomination | The Oklahoman
Chickasaw Nation launches $6 million recovery campaign for southern Oklahoma towns | KOSU
Potawatomi Fire close out undefeated season with TBL crown | KOSU
Sold out: The rise and fall of America’s most ambitious sports media company | The Frontier
MTV News Website Goes Dark, Archives Pulled Offline | Variety
About Oklahoma: Kiowa County
Welcome to Kiowa County.
Kiowa County is in the southwestern part of the state. The county was formed from parts of the Kiowa, Comanche, and Plains Apache reservations in 1901 when the area was opened up for settlement.
Hobart, Oklahoma, is the county seat and largest city. It is located in the northern part of the county near the intersection of U.S. Highway 183 and State Highway 9. It’s also home to the General Franks Institute & Museum.
Other notable communities include Gotebo and Mountain View in the northeastern, Roosevelt, Cooperton, Mountain Park, and Snyder in the southern, and Lone Wolf in the western parts of the county.
Kiowa County is also home to Great Plains State Park, Tom Steed Reservoir, Quartz Mountain State Park, Lake Altus-Lugert, and borders the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge.
Established: 1901
County Seat: Hobart, Oklahoma 73651
Map: Google Maps
Area: 1,015 mi2 (2,629 km2)
Population: 8,509 (2020 Census)
Time Zone: UTC−6 (Central), DST observed
Area Code: 580
Congressional District: 3
State House District: 52, 63
State Senate District: 38
Weather: NWS Norman
Tourism Region: Great Plains Country
History: Oklahoma Historical Society
Historic Places: Exploring Oklahoma History
More Information: Wikipedia
Extras
Here are some more things I hope you'll find interesting.
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Week 001- The Korean War Begins - June 25, 1950 | The Korean War by Indy Neidell
Tommy vs. The Wall (feat. Maggie Mae Fish) | Polyphonic
Best Productivity Apps I Use in 2024 | Keep Productive → Tool Finder
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Have a great week.
– K.