LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Letters to the editor are encouraged and must include the author’s name, mailing address and daytime telephone number. The name and city of residence will be used if the letter is used in print or online. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. Letters have a 250-word limit. Letters may be edited for length, style and grammar. Send to matt@durantdemocrat.com. or Mail to Letters to the Editor, 200 W. Beech, Durant, OK. 74701.