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14 Wednesday, February 8, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon LETTERS Continued from page 2 peaceful community. Karen Hulbert s s s To the Editor: As he was signing edicts hurting one group after another over the past two weeks, it was only a matter of time before Donald Trump got around to hurting animals — already the most oppressed sentient beings on earth. The animals’ turn came yesterday — by taking down the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) site that reports on government regulation of roughly 9,000 animal han- dling facilities. These are laboratories, dog breeders, fur farms, circuses, zoos and aquariums. The site is used every day by animal protection activists to monitor government enforcement of the 1966 Animal Welfare Act, the only effective federal law protecting animals. Taking down the APHIS inspection site is a huge setback for animal protection. It will almost certainly lead to reduced government inspection of animal facilities and more animal suffering — a virtual repeal of the Animal Welfare Act. Ironically, this oppressive act was launched by the same dark-of-night process as that of pulling more than 100,000 visas from thoroughly vetted Muslim immigrants one week earlier — no notice, no hearings, no due process, no public announcement. The oppressive mindset doesn’t really care who the victims are. Hopefully, the courts will. Skyler Nash s s s To the Editor: Where have all the birds gone? The airport noise has driven them out of the Sisters sky from Indian Ford, Tollgate, Crossroads – the large birds; eagles, hawks, falcons, birds of prey. I did not see them this summer or now. People in the area should not have to listen to this circus every day. “No to Airport Expansion.” What is next, helicopter tours? This airport should be private-use only. Pass an ordi- nance. Cliff Clemens is rolling over in his grave. The birds are gone. What is wrong with quiet? Bill Wolfe s s s Dear Editor, I am still puzzled that the January 25th issue of The Nugget The Sweetest Gift of All…A Beautiful Smile! Call now to schedule your complimentary consultation included no mention of the largest mass event around the world, held on January 21, 2017, initially termed The DC Women’s March. In the U.S. alone the estimate was 3.2 mil- lion men and women participating, and worldwide, 637 events were documented. Amazingly, it was also the most peaceful demonstration on record! These factors alone merited acknowl- edgement, plus the fact that dozens of Sisters residents joined the Bend march, estimated at around 4,000, while many others supported the activity but couldn’t navigate the weather and parking difficulties. This march particularly highlighted the strength and impor- tance of women in all cultures, and the need for dignity, safety and equal opportunities for girls and women. However, as myr- iad varied signs indicated, the participants raised awareness of core American values long held, and seemingly at risk. These included fighting racial discrimination, freedom of religion, beneficial immigration reform, economic equality, tolerance, freedom of choice, healthcare, educational equality, refugee acceptance, prison reform, maintaining global trade relations, universal justice and just plain caring for others! Around the world many of these same concerns appeared on signs because they are human issues our country has struggled with for cen- turies, trying to create balance, awareness and mutual support for all. It seems you had room for articles about Grants Pass ani- mal shelter snow damage, a resolved criminal act from 2007 and a losing candidate for office in Eugene from 2006, but no room for a major global event including and affecting hun- dreds of Sisters residents, both legal and undocumented. As a woman and a Sisters resident, I felt inappropriately ignored. Wendie Vermillion s s s To the Editor: The “destruction” of the roundabout on Highway 20 and Barclay Drive has begun. ODOT got its way. The people of Sisters never had a choice or stood a chance. I agree with C. Childrey in the letter he wrote to the editor that it is such a waste of taxpayer money. The traffic light we had was so effective and solved the congestion problem at that intersection. It was welcomed by all. I wrote many letters to the editor trying to make a difference in stopping the construction of the roundabout. I even sent one to Peter Murphy while on vacation in Michigan last year. It was passed on and answered by Gary Farnsworth. All of my letters fell on deaf ears. My voice didn’t matter. Time will tell what the outcome will be. I have already mapped out my way around Sisters to avoid the chaos and delay caused by the roundabout. 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