NothinLikeOklahoma, Jenks (3/6/2009 1:53:50 PM)

Wow I'm disgusted - you can't do that stuff! Thanks for acting quickly, ODWC. Hope and pray this doesn't make the national news. Its unfortunately this kind of story that puts us on the map.

Serenity, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:01:53 PM)

Only in Oklahoma, unbelievable

J, (3/6/2009 2:05:39 PM)

"And the problem with this is?"

What's sad is that someone posted this. Remember, the job of Mr. Wolf, volunteer or not, was to teach a gun safety class, nothing else.

Many assume (and you know what happens when we assume things) that because we're a state overrun with conservatives, that everybody is 'like minded'. Believe it or not, 'liberal' is not a bad word and there are many Democrats that hunt, not that their aim is a good as Dick Cheney's.

lucy53, (3/6/2009 2:13:07 PM)

This kind of intolerance is the true terrorism this country should be focused on obliterating. Not the man, but the philosophy that he or his party or his race holds all the knowledge and power because he disagrees with another's philosophy or politics or race. Mr. Wolf is misguided, misinformed, and worst of all, he owns a gun.
Thank you, Mr. Meek for doing the right thing. You may only be one person, but your actions were correct. 2009 should be the year we decide to turn our backs once and for all on prejudice of any kind. One can only hope and pray for such a miracle.

Son of Liberty, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:13:14 PM)

He was so against that criminal Obama, but probably voted for the other criminal Bush who while campaigning SUPPORTED the assault weapons ban.

Prairie Tells, Sorta Catoosa (3/6/2009 2:14:22 PM)

Poor kid just wanted to go hunting with gramps! What does that have to do with anyTHING?

bearway, Jenks (3/6/2009 2:19:17 PM)

I thinkit was appropriate to remove him from teaching, volunteer or not. We should also remove the Neo-Socialist Indoctrinators from our public schools.

Reality, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:30:23 PM)

I suspect that the true Obama haters are the very people who were aghast that liberals had disdain for Bush. "Why do they demonize Bush?" "What about respecting the office of the Presidency?"

Now that the shoe is on the other political foot, it's open season on Obama. While I do think this instructor went too far, it our constitutional right to criticize the president or anyone else. However, I'm just always amazed at how incredulous each party gets at the other for doing so.

Daniel Day Simpson, Edmond (3/6/2009 2:33:01 PM)

From 1980 to 2000 I taught just about everything from hunter safety to lifeguarding, water safety, beginner swimming, first aid, CPR, Disaster Relief, and Ham Radio. One thing they drilled into my head in the instructor certifications is to have a politically and sociologically transparent program as is possible. That means if a warm body shows up for class then they are admitted. I can guarantee you the OK DOW, Red Cross, YMCA, and FEMA do not allow this to happen at their classes. These people need to retire and find a hobby.

Hippies Smelt, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:37:25 PM)

ShawnS, I'm appalled you were asked to leave a class because of your views on abortion. When did this happen? What was the class, what institution and who was the instructor?

Ayo, T-Town (3/6/2009 2:37:56 PM)

Having something like this happen is unbelievable. Having posts on here that defend this type of discrimination is even worse.

Wait until this hits the national news. People like this Wolf guy are dangerous. People who defend him are dangerous.

This is absolutely crazy!

somewear, Yale (3/6/2009 2:38:37 PM)

I'm impressed the parents of this boy were taking time to teach him gun safety. This will probably save someones life down the road. I commend the parents for their efforts! Sometimes everybody ought to check their political views at the door, especially if children are involved.

DowntownDan, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:39:05 PM)

If you're going to kick a liberal out of a gun training class because his party supports gun control, Republican's should be kicked out of college because their party supports anti-intellectualism (because as we found out during the election, it is "elitist" in their eyes to educate yourself at at the liberal bastion of the Ivy League)

Serenity, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:39:15 PM)

Nobody, never before in any place of teaching ask a student who they voted for or to get out of the classroom if they voted for Bush or whoever the president was. This can't be tolerated.

Bubba, Bixby (3/6/2009 2:39:40 PM)

""What about respecting the office of the Presidency?""

That's the problem with people, they expect respect without earning it. Obama has no practicle experience in business, politics, or leadership yet we are expected to respect and trust him blindly?

Baaaaaaaa Baaaaaaaaa Baaaaaaaa

DowntownDan, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:41:16 PM)

PS.. wasn't the right up in arms when a liberal professor kicked a right-winger out of their class for arguing with her about the war? I don't recall many liberals defending her actions. It's amazing that the right is all for freedom of thought, as long as you think the way they do.

Hawktalk, (3/6/2009 2:43:07 PM)

Good riddance.

Eric, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:49:18 PM)

Why should anyone be surprised by this?
Oklahoma is, by-and-large, swings so far to the right, it almost falls off the edge of sanity.
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Kell Wolf - I'll have to remember that name.
While I would normally argue for his right to free speech, the arena of where he spoke and what he asked of those who voted for our president was way out of order.
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Who you or I vote for is OUR own business and should have no bearing on anything or anybody.
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I'd be MORE concerned of those who did NOT vote.
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As for Kell Wolf, I hope he engages brain before activiating mouth next time.
A GOOD hunter knows when to keep the safety on...and in this case, Wolf shot off his mouth without checking his weapon first.
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What a dupe!
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Ayo, T-Town (3/6/2009 2:50:44 PM)

Went too far? That's it?

People, you reichwingers are always wearing your flags draped around your big mouths, screaming about patrionism, and God and then you're not not infuriated by this outright discrimination?

That's the problem with this country, and it always has been the problem. DISCRIMINATORY.

You'll fall on your bloody knees praying to God, and scream 'you're either with us or your aren't, "I ain't no hyphanated-American", but you'll stand up for discrimination, or turn your head away.

Hippies Smelt, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:52:37 PM)

Ken Tul's comments are an example of one of the major problems in this country; people of opposite political affiliations view each other as enemies. We are all Americans. The differences between democrats and republicans come down to a few specifics (abortion, gun control, welfare), not ideology (capitalism vs. communism). We've got to start treating people with differing political views with respect.

Ayo, T-Town (3/6/2009 2:52:39 PM)

Ken Tul, I don't need you to teach me about guns.

Try to enter my house and you'll see what this liberal knows about guns.

LaughterIsGreatMed, Collinsville (3/6/2009 2:53:49 PM)

How sad Mr. Wolf cared more about the views of those in his class than he did of what he was really there for.... To teach. Sad Mr. Reddy's son had to experience this. True, He just wanted to go hunting with his Grandpa and had worked hard getting his grades up. I almost have concerns for the quality of gun safety instructions this Mr. Wolf provided.

bm, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:54:02 PM)

That's awesome.
Somebody needs to hire this guy full time and give him a bonus.

This illustrates the difference between conservatives and liberals.
If you're a jack@$$, we're gonna tell you about it.
A liberal would just tell you that you need "help" and recommend counseling, maybe offer a hug.

lucy53, (3/6/2009 2:54:12 PM)

Mr. Wolf and his supporters here seem to be stuck in the 60's. He refused service to someone with different beliefs, much like some once refused service to people with a darker skin color. We sure have come a long way, haven't we? What makes anyone so puffed up with pride to think that he or she has the right to take away someone else's rights?

lizzy, Tulsa (3/6/2009 2:54:34 PM)

I can't tell you how glad I am Ken Tul will be staying far, far out of my circle of friends and acquaintances. All of whom are "successful" human beings, in a variety of ways, and regardless of their political affiliations.