editorial
Weaver’s legislation
is a solid measure
Rep. Jim Weaver, D-Ore., is sponsoring federal legisla
tion that would give the state of Oregon the same right as
Washington state in deciding whether to bury industrial
radioactive-waste at Washington’s Hanford Nuclear Reser
vation. Weaver contends that because of the dump’s location
- six miles from the main stem of the Columbia River - an ac
cidental seepage of nuclear waste into the river would
significantly affect the health of both Oregon and
Washington residents as well as the environment and
economy of both states.
In accordance with federal law, states that are under
consideration for housing nuclear waste dumps, are assign
ed “affected state status.” This gives the affected state the
right to veto a decision by the President to locate a dump in
that state. It also enables the state to apply for federal grants
to study the environmental, social and economic impacts of
a proposed dump. Because the Hanford site is located in
Washington, Oregon is not eligible for such status. As the
result, Oregon has no voice in determining whether the Han
ford dump is to be opened.
Critics of the proposed dump charge that a leakage of
radioactive waste could be carried into the Columbia,
through the flow of ground water. Ed Coate, deputy regional
administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency’s
Seattle office, says, the Hanford site has the potential for
“substantial ground water flows.” If this were to happen,
the effects on both Oregon and Washington would be
catastrophic. The area’s fishing industry would be
destroyed. The region’s farmers would have to look
elsewhere for water to irrigate their farms. Communities that
draw their water supply from the Columbia would also have
to turn to alternative sources. And recreational users of the
river would be denied its use.
Oregonians should have the right to voice their op
inions on the siting of any radioactive waste dump at Han
ford. If the Columbia were to suffer the effects of radioactive
pollution, it would become a “dead river.’’ Scientists
estimate it takes at least 10,000 years before nuclear waste
materials substantially lose their radioactivity. As stewards
of the environment we have a reposibility to protect the Col
umbia River Gorge. Weaver’s proposed legislation - HR 1843
- merits support.
New education appointee
lives in the 17th Century
Secretary of Education William Bennett further angered
his critics Tuesday through his insensitive appointment of
Eileen Marie Gardner as special assistant for educational
philosophy and practice. Gardner wrote in the May 1984
edition of the Heritage Foundation that “the handicapped
constituency displays a strange lack of concern for the ef
fects of their (education-related) regulations upon the
welfare of the general population.” She has also written in
reference to the condition of handicapped individuals,
“Nothing comes to an individual that he has not at some
point in his development, summoned.”
Bennett’s appointment of Gardner to the advisory post
is one more example of the Reagan administration’s
callousness toward the plight of the handicapped.
Throughout their tenure Reagan appointees have worked to
decrease funding for programs intended to aid handicapped
Americans. They have also attempted to eliminate federal
regulations designed to protect the handicapped. Gardner’s
appointment and Calvinist philosophy should be no sur
prise to anyone who has observed Reagan appointees.
letters
For Lawrence
At this time, I would like to
heartily endorse Donna
Lawrence in her bid for the
political/science/history
geography position on the Stu
dent University Affairs Board.
After volunteering with Don
na during the voter registration
drive last fall, I know that she is
a hard, conscientious worker
who knows how to get things
done.
Her qualifications are both
vast and outstanding in scope.
Having-served the
political/science/history/
language position, I’m certain
that Donna Lawrence is the best
candidate running for this seat,
therefore I strongly urge all of
my constituents to vote for her.
James Kirkland
SUAB vice chair
Disappointed
As a MBA student and a
member of the Association of
MBA Executives, I was disap
pointed to read Dennis Renton’s
letter to the editor on April 11.
1 am sorry you are unaware of
this organization, but I can
assure you it is a registered stu
dent group.
I would like to say that I agree
with and support the AMBA Ex
ecutives endorsement of Kevin
Lewis and Ryne Jackson for
ASUO President and Vice
President.
G.S. Chu
MBA student
Member, AMBA Executives
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Qualified
Lewis and Jackson are the
most experienced and most
qualified candidates for ASUO
President and Vice President.
Kevin is the ASUO Budget
Director. He is on the EMU
Board of Directors, Vice
Chairperson of the Bowling
Alley Sub-Committee and a
member of the Telecommunica
tions Task Force, working
toward computer aided services
on campus.
Ryne is on the Incidental Fee
Committee and on ASPAC (the
students’ advisory council to
President Olum).
She has professional ex
perience as an account ex
ecutive, where she served as
copywriter, promotional
designer, mediator, and adver
tising consultant for 200 clients,
and as a production manager,
which involved the hiring and
direction of personnel.
She is also a member of the
Women’s Law Forum.
No other candidate can match
either set of credentials.
Although she is qualified for
the presidency, Ryne feels that
the students deserve a full-time
president. She realizes that as a
law student, she could not meet
her graduate school com
mitments and fulfill her own
high standards for the office of
president; even with her reduc
ed school load next year.
However, Ryne is comfortable
with the vice-presidency, and
she is confident that Kevin
Lewis will be the president she
would have liked to be.
Kevin needs only six hours
per-term to graduate and has the
time and energy to put his plans
into action. Kevin Lewis will be
the full-time president this
Univerisity needs.
Danis Rowell
Vice-chair, IFC
A response
In response to Scott Elliott’s
letter supporting homosexuali
ty, I feel obliged to respond.
Elliott implied that homosex
uality is "okay” and is condon
ed in the Bible. Yet it is both
man’s ignorance of the Bible
and of the justice of God that
homosexuality and other sins
are overlooked in today’s
society.
There are at least two points
that dispute Elliott's argument.
"...and in the same way
also, the men abandoned the
natural function of the woman
and burned in their desire
toward one another. Men com
mitting indecent acts and
receiving. . .the due penalty of
their sin." Rom. 1:27
And ".. .do not be deceived.
Neither fornicators. .. nor ef
feminate, nor homosex
uals,... shall inherit the
kingdom of God.” I Cor. 6:9-10.
God is a compassionate God
and this is not to be taken light
ly. God is also a God of justice,
not a God that he should lie
(Heb. 6:18) or compromise his
principles.
As much as He loves us. a ho
ly God cannot live with those
who disobey His ordinances,
just as righteousness cannot live
with sin.
He gave us the Bible that we
might know His ways and by
His mercy and grace, taste of
His goodness and salvation and
turn away from sin.
“He who transgresseth
against God and abideth not in
the doctrine of Christ, hath not
God.” II John 1:9
Everyone of us will face this
holy, righteous God alone on
the day of judgment and all who
hear the truth will be held
accountable.
Peitra I.eo
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Dedication
1 commend Mark Thorpe - the
current SUAB representative for
Psychology, Anthropology and
Sociology - for seeking re
election.
Mark's dedication to SUAB is
evident by his record of par
ticipation in various activities
this past year, such as pro
moting student evaluations,
working with the Oregon Stu
dent Lobby, and exercising his
vote in the University Senate
and Assembly.
In addition to his efforts,
Mark has maintained good
working relations with other
members of the board, and has
developed his talents as a
mediator on many issues that
members have been divided on.
Vote with confidence,
psychology, anthropology and
sociology majors. Mark Thorpe
is voting for you.
Sara Tenney
SUAB Chair