Thunder196, Tulsa (11/15/2009 6:16:00 AM)

Here Oklahoma is again. Towards the top of the wrong lists, and towards the bottom of lists where we should be towards the top.
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"Oklahoma is the eighth hungriest state in the nation and seventh in food insecurity " Disgraceful.

GARFIELD, TULSA (11/15/2009 8:00:29 AM)

What a beneficial program for the kids! I don't see how ANYONE could be opposed to it. Sadly, there are too many irresponsible parents out there, let alone those who work hard at trying to make ends meet. The kids shouldn't suffer. Don't you cringe when you see a beat-down, hungry kid? You should!!

billy8, Sand Springs (11/15/2009 9:11:10 AM)

In the supposedly richest country in the world, we have people who are hungry. and most of the charity work is sent overseas and those less fortunate in our own land suffer because of it. take care of your own first,then you will be better prepared to help the rest of the world.

gadfly, Broken Arrow (11/15/2009 9:13:38 AM)

Now that you've read this column, be sure to read the "Feinberg's fine folly" column in which the pay of some of the highest earning executives in teh U.S. is discussed.

How the top one percent of American citizent are premitted to control alomst 50% of the wealts -- whilc so many of us go hungry -- is not only completely unacceptable, but un-Christian.

In Europe, they tax people who earn much more money than they can possibly use -- and then they provide for thise unable to provide for themselves.

In the U.S. -- the wealthy are permitted to amass huge amounts of money -- and any efforts to change that (cap earnings through a tax structure) are labeled socialistic (like that's a bad word) and it's citizens are permitted to go hungry.

In Oklahoma, supposed good Chrsitian folk, dress up and go to church each Sunday -- and vote for Imhofe and Coburn who would never "take from the rich to provide for the poor" -- while at the same time, classifying themselves as Christians.

Shame on such Church-goers, and shame on our US Senators. WWJD? He'd take from the rich and feed the poor. And "J" knows those of you who refuse to do so.

2ndjoyce, BA (11/15/2009 10:10:25 AM)

What a wonderful program! Whoever came up with this idea should receive some sort of award. In case that person never does, please accept my thank you for stepping out and providing for these children.

GARFIELD, TULSA (11/15/2009 11:40:14 AM)

GADFLY: That was a real poignant response--thank you! You sound so unlike many of the folks in Broken Arrow and Jenks--they are always vilifyng anything which smacks of 'Socialism AND Big Brother--while relaxing in their not-so-modest circumstances!!

H_Harl, (11/15/2009 11:41:53 AM)

i like this program. the company i work at, which makes name brand nuts and snacks, donates a lot to this program. and tries to get others to, as well. every child deserves to have good food to eat.

Mar, Tulsa (11/15/2009 12:33:02 PM)

Yeah, just what schools were set up for, to feed kids on the weekends. Schools are to educate, period.

Don't get me wrong, I love children. I have 3 grown sons and 3 grandchildren. In the early 1990's I worked at a child care center as a teacher for the 2 year old group. While working there it became apparent to me how the government has been thrust in the position as parents to children. Taking care of the majority of the financial responsibility of caring for the children. Meanwhile the parents are able to afford cigarettes, tanning salon visits, getting manicures and pedicures, tattoos, etc. etc.

It is a parent's responsibility to feed and clothe their children. But since the government has been raising children for the parents the past 20 to 30 years from cradle until they join a gang and commit a crime, parents don't have to be responsible. Parents just can keep pumping out babies.

Also, have you noticed since the government has been in the child raising business how the crime rate has increased over the years?

2ndjoyce, BA (11/15/2009 12:36:49 PM)

Nice people do nice things, Mar. That's what I love about America.

Thunder196, Tulsa (11/15/2009 1:24:48 PM)

Gee Mar, why don't you put in for the character "Scrooge" this Christmas. You seem to already know how to play the part.

Thunder196, Tulsa (11/15/2009 1:40:43 PM)

This is a fantastic program. I had forgotten about it. In the end they are receiving more then just food, they are learning that people care and in return they are learning to care about other people's needs when they become adults. It's a win win situation all the way around.

2curious, Tulsa, OK 74104 (11/15/2009 3:59:25 PM)

Actually, Mar -- I'd like to see your evidence regarding the "rate" of crime. Now...the "numbers" of crime...there's no argument.

And, incidentally, thanks to the kinds words for such a wonderful program. We're not doing everything right...but this one clearly is working. Good on ya, TPS and CFB.

FUTURE WORLD, Tulsa (11/15/2009 4:08:00 PM)

It's a great program. If it saves but one child from hunger for just a day, I say success.

my view, Sand Springs (11/15/2009 6:10:41 PM)

Nobody wants to see children going hungry and Food for 4 Kids programs is great.

But what I don't understand is that this nation spends billions of taxspayer money for food stamps and still we have hungry people.

Why?

CEE, (11/15/2009 6:37:16 PM)

If the children in a family are receiving free breakfasts and lunches (which I could not afford to buy for my children at full price) and the family is receiving food stamps, how can the children not have food to eat in the evenings and on weekends?

Perhaps the food stamp dollar does not go as far as it should because the parent is purchasing luxury items; after all, their children are being taken care of by others. At least when they gave out food items in the precursor program to food stamps, you knew that nutricious and reasonable meals would be served. Perhaps we should go back to that model and supply food rather than dollars. Maybe then the children would have food in the house.

2ndjoyce, BA (11/15/2009 7:08:22 PM)

I fear parents are neglecting the needs of children more often than parents are unable to feed children. Sad to imagine a child without food or love.

Thunder196, Tulsa (11/15/2009 10:08:08 PM)

I would prefer to think that parents who neglect their children are in the minority. Just because kids need help, with being fed, doesn't mean the parents are neglectful. Take a look at the unemployment rate in Tulsa. Most of those people have children.

Elusive, the burbs (11/16/2009 5:15:38 AM)

I hope the kids are actually getting to eat the food at home. I wonder also why they are not on food stamps unless the parents don't qualify and skimps on food. Food stamps provide plenty for a family if they are eligible. I hope the kids are getting the food. No one likes to see a child go hungry.

Msdash00, Rural (11/17/2009 10:18:18 PM)

Incredible, equating feeding children with government taking over the role of parent.
Parents who lost jobs all over Oklahoma because companies paid big bucks for 'right to work' laws that did not improve working rights for Oklahoma's. Instead they removed rights, unable to unionize and protect rights, companies can abuse workers. Besides sending jobs overseas and into immigrant available areas, in such great numbers Oklahomans are still reeling.
Wake up MAR-Tell a lie without facts to base it on, government should zap a few ovaries and gonads in Ok...stop the cycle of abuse all the way round.

Msdash00, Rural (11/17/2009 10:29:03 PM)

Shall I spell it out....L-O-T-T-E-R-Y
"e" No one likes to see children farmed out for pay as foster stock, either. Wow, I hope that isn't just a Oklahoma thing.
Correct - Many families do not qualify for assistance and often are too prideful. (Remember, many people are experiecing unemployment for the first time.) Unemployment is demeaning and can be mentally unsettleing.
Scrooged, again by the RED earth tones, Oklahoma is one stained mental state to live in.
Addiction is rampant, prisons are full, and the state is broke-baby-broke.
So, buy your lottery ticket today, tonight, soon... so schools can continue to feed these hungry children.
When your schools are in jeopardy (and they are) more children will become victims of abuse, neglect, and death.
Another losing ticket