W HEN he first disclosed plans to seek a taxpayer-funded upgrade to the Ford Center , in order to give Oklahoma City a shot at landing a pro basketball franchise, Mayor Mick Cornett summed things up this way: "This is a choice. We can choose to be an NBA city, or we can choose not to be.”

It really is that simple. Those who live in Oklahoma City and want to see our city continue the momentum that's been more ...