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Wednesday, February 8, 2017 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon
LETTERS
Continued from page 2
peaceful community.
Karen Hulbert
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Donna Holland
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