I can understand both sides of the issue...

The other thing to consider, in my opinion, is that it is a great compliment to have someone who no longer lives here want to see the city prosper and do well ... someone advocating the positives of OK... someone 'cheerleading' to the rest of the nation .. .. we have a lot of posters on this board who had to move away because of job opportunities and such, and they are usually the most 'vocal' when it comes to supporting the city of OKC. ( I'm thinking HotRod, Kerry, Curt, SweetSourPoke, the owner of the site and many others).

I feel that having lived here and now in another state might offer a different perspective on how other major cities have become major cities.

I welcome opinions and input from those who have lived here and no longer do...they bring a lot to the table just as those still living here and love this city do.

I think we can all agree that regardless of where we currently reside, we all want the best for this city and state.