for many years. I have always felt like and outsider here. Tulsa has never felt like home.
That said, I've come to know some wonderful, kind, compassionate and talented folks in Oklahoma.
I've worked in traditionally conservative industries where my employment and earnings have been negatively impacted by my choice to be something other than fundamentalist Christian and conservative Republican. I too have been accosted by a neighbor and had some (minor) property damage after displaying political signs. I have observed business owners in the parking lot noting which employees had progressive bumper stickers on their cars.
I expect my time in Oklahoma is limited. Most of my family is gone and I have neither the resources to spare nor the desire to fight to liberalize Oklahoma. I'll leave that to those who love the place, who call it home and who are willing to make the committment and sacrifices required. After the last few years I'm looking forward to re-inventing myself and perhaps doing so in a place that is a bit more tolerant and respectful of my values.
FWIW, I have also lived in Texas and Arkansas. I found both far more tolerable than Oklahoma - and would consider returning to either given the right circumstances.
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