By John W. Lillpop

        With several states headed toward ruination under the guise of being "progressive," the Great State of Oklahoma is moving in exactly the opposite direction.

        Oklahoma is becoming a shining example of what can happen when citizens work diligently to protect and defend the ideals and culture that have made America great.

        For instance, Oklahoma voters supported John McCain by nearly 2-1 over Barack Obama.  Clearly, voters here understood that a vague promise of "change," buffeted by a handsome smile and media-produced charisma, are not enough to qualify someone for the presidency of the United States.

        In addition, both of Oklahoma's U.S. senators, James Inhofe and Tom Coburn, are conservative Republicans.  Three of the state's five representatives in the U.S. House are Republicans.

        Oklahoma's state government is majority-Republican in both the House of Representatives and state Senate.

        When it comes to the rule of law, Oklahoma is on the right side as well.  This state has one of the toughest anti-illegal aliens laws in all of America.  That law has produced a very positive result: Illegal aliens are fleeing Oklahoma in droves!

        Oklahoma has proven that illegal immigration can be reversed, deportation can work, and that the rule of law can be enforced.  All it takes is the political will and might to do the right thing.

        Oklahoma: Like all of America should be!