justiceawaits, Claremore (10/5/2009 6:36:03 AM)

I thought meals on wheels was a privately funded organization, learn something new everyday.

olddude, tulsa (10/5/2009 7:10:38 AM)

WHY?

Davy Crotchety, Tulsa (10/5/2009 7:36:05 AM)

Oldude said, "Why?"

Answer: "...declining state revenues"

Our Republican legislature must consider seniors "non-essential".

Eagle 4, Tulsa (10/5/2009 8:06:55 AM)

I guess our officials think our older citizens will be less likely to rob banks during these hard times. And they're right, even as they're totally wrong in doing this to our Greatest Generation of Americans.

Ric, Broken Arrow (10/5/2009 9:12:38 AM)

I think some of the FatCat's need their salaries lowered. Some of our state politicians can assist feeding our needy for a change.

Dethklok, Claremore (10/5/2009 9:29:24 AM)

Meanwhile, public jail facilities will be providing prime rib and baked potatoes, free education, heat and air conditioning, cable TV, workout facilities, and a comfortable bed at tax payer expense. Give them bread and water and make them sleep on the floor, use the money you save to feed the elderly.

my view, Sand Springs (10/5/2009 9:47:43 AM)

Declining state tax revenue is tied to the Obama recession which has lead to this reduction.

Both of my parents are gone and so are my wife's. But when they were living no way we would allow them to strave.

The elderly receiving these meals my question to them is where are your extended families? They should be there for you.

When my mother and my wife's mother was no longer able to take care of themself's we moved them in to our home. We did what I thought most families would do. That is to care for our parents as they age.

The government should not have to do this for you, unless there is no living relatives. It boils down to people taking care of their own.

Ron Ballew, Lawton (10/5/2009 10:00:38 AM)

In this day and age of broken homes and single parents many people do not have extended families to help them in their old age. The elderly have paid Federal and State taxes all their lives, so the government is their parents and extended family.

Government has to provide for the elderly unless we are willing to let people die of neglect in their homes or on the street.

007, Tulsa (10/5/2009 10:52:25 AM)

well according to all the right wing republicans, this is considered socialism, either these people get off their old tired worn out @$$es and,get to work or they starve.
Hey that's compassionate conservatism. Why should the public have to be responsible for these people!?
Now where the hell is my sarah palin book!!!

Ignatz, A nice place where Democrats hold every office in the County. (10/5/2009 11:03:51 AM)

The Bush/Cheney recession won't end for another year according to economists. Barbara Bush might say, "let them eat cake", while Palin would say, "let them eat moose."

Eagle 4, Tulsa (10/5/2009 12:37:59 PM)

HELLO! The article is about Oklahoma officials deciding this affront. You know, the compassionate conservative Rednecks who are so virulently pro-life? Unless, of course, you're too old or too young or too handicapped or too crippled to hold a job and join their attaboy club of backslappers.

Inthemiddle, (10/5/2009 1:11:38 PM)

These cuts have nothing to do with Obamas policies, They have everything to do with Oklahoma's Republican Legislature. The tax cuts they passed that saved the average Oklahoman around $100 per caused the shortfall of tax revenue in Oklahoma. I am a registered Republican and I feel this was the biggest mistake they could have made. It is all about the ability to use cutting taxes as a campaign tool that made this happen. The average tax payer wants taxes cut but they also want to have services for the vulnerable in our society. The taxe cuts need to be rescinded now!

Thunder196, Tulsa (10/5/2009 3:19:01 PM)

my view
A lot of elderly do not have anyone.
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I remember yesterday you stated your grandfather gummed his food, he had no teeth. So there shouldn't be dental programs for the elderly to get dentures, they could do the same thing.
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You might say you helped your family, but I have a feeling they paid a high price to stay with you.

giddyupgal, (10/5/2009 4:55:52 PM)

Justiceawaits,

Meals on Wheels is NOT the senior nutrition program. The MOW is privately funded, senior nutrition depends on donations from the community and its citizens and funding from state, city, county funding.

52favoriteteacher, ex--Broken Arrow Tiger (10/5/2009 5:13:00 PM)

Food for thought

Will the next step ever be cuts of the waste at

the top? The bonus programs of the fat cats for

example...

Centrist, the burbs (10/5/2009 5:13:28 PM)

If every adult in Oklahoma gave $1.00 then this would feed the elderly. I would offer 25.00 to offset those who can't even another dollar out of their paycheck.

justiceawaits, Claremore (10/5/2009 5:20:21 PM)

Thanks giddyupgal.

giddyupgal, (10/5/2009 5:39:51 PM)

Centrist,

God bless you! You can contact your local area agency on aging if you're serious. Anyone can make donations to this program. If you're wondering what this is all about - Google (or Bing) the Older Americans Act of 1970-something. Also, check to see if your area United Way participates (donates) to these programs.

Justiceawaits - you are most welcome!

Centrist, the burbs (10/5/2009 7:22:57 PM)

Thanks giddyupgal, perhaps tw could provide a follow up story with who to contact to make donations so this program does not fall through the cracks.

giddyupgal, (10/5/2009 7:52:38 PM)

Hi Centrist,

Rest assured this is not the last time you'll see this story. Tune in to your local news Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Wink, wink. I've got an inside track! I would also like to remind some folks that these elderly people that are being served were the same ones that stepped up to the plate time after time to serve their country. IT IS NOW OUR TURN TO SERVE THEM! For many of them it's the truth when they say this is the only hot meal they get = or the only decent one for that matter. And it gives them some connection to the outside world when their delivery driver arrives with the meal. So it's not only nourishment for the body, it's nourishment for their soul. It's not easy being alone - some have no family either living here or living at all!

Grace and peace to all.

FS, Broken Arrow (10/5/2009 7:56:26 PM)

Older cultures (Aztec, Inca, Mayan) had human sacrifice as a way of life - I say the custom should return using politicians, especially the ones that want to cut funds from those least able to deal with it.

giddyupgal, (10/5/2009 7:58:46 PM)

FS - I'm with you!

Bliss, Okc (10/5/2009 11:51:40 PM)

See? More proof that the evil politicians in office still serve SATAN. They try to kill our senior citizens and take away healthcare from our citizens to give to the devil's children the lawbreaking illegals. My gun is loaded...how 'bout the rest of you Americans? And btw; I'm turning ur spam popping commercials into the FBI and the internet police.

aint missbehavin, no thanks (10/6/2009 12:24:15 AM)

By gosh Bliss,I got your back.

Centrist, the burbs (10/6/2009 1:19:55 AM)

Good point giddyupgal, if you have an elderly neighbor take time to have a conversation with them. I use to have an elderly neighbor that received few visitors. If neighbors on each side and across the street took 20 minutes out of the week to stop and chat, it would mean so much. It wouldn't hurt to bring some fresh fruit or baked goods with you as well.