Although I didn't expect the second special session to begin until after the holidays, the governor went ahead and called lawmakers back on Dec. 18. I am anxious take care of the state’s needs so we can move our focus to the upcoming year's need. The earlier-than-expected start to session really only presents one major problem for all involved and for citizens of Oklahoma: it becomes another distraction for the main reason of this time of year, that being Christmas and celebrating the earthly birth of God's son, Jesus.

Recently my wife and I took our children and grandchildren to see the movie...