Boren, Hargis, and Henry Speak Out Against SQ744

From NewsOK:

In a joint statement issued late Wednesday, OU President David Boren and OSU President Burns Hargis voiced their opposition to the state question that is one of 11 measures on the ballot in November.

"Passage could also lead to damaging cuts in courses and programs. We strongly support improved funding for K through 12 education, however, State Question 744 provides no revenue sources to pay for its mandates. Without new revenue sources, it would cause destructive cuts in other vital state services, like higher education, vocational-technical education, highways, law enforcement and medical services. We do not recommend how anyone should vote, but we feel a responsibility to inform Oklahomans about the potential impact of this proposal," the joint statement said.

Furthermore, Gov. Brad Henry mentioned earlier in the year that he might become more vocal if it looked like SQ744 had momentum. Guess what? He's now serving in a position as honorary chairman of the One Oklahoma Coalition.

By the way, Boren and Hargis would also like the SQ744 supporters to quit airing commercials bearing the logos of their respective universities. I wonder how that will go over.