Editorial
Straight Demo ticket
for U.S., state reps.
Currently, the Oregon ballot shows two candidates for
U.S. representative, and two candidates each for state
representative in District’s 39, 40 and 41. However, we feel
certain candidates have shown a commitment to issues im
portant to the quality of the state, so we are endorsing a
straight Democratic ticket for the
representative positions.
Because the economy, the environ
ment and education in Oregon should be
of priority to voting citizens, we urge you
to cast a yes vote for the following
candidates:
Peter DeFazio, U.S. representative —
Yes
As the current U.S. representative for Oregon's 4th
District. DeFazio has been courageous and aggressive — and
he’s made a difference.
Working for peace, DeFazio slammed his party's leader
ship and voted against a bill that would have raised state
taxes and increased federal military spending by $3 billion.
He also led the House of Representatives to halt military
escorts of Kuwaiti oil tankers, and to force President Reagan
to comply with the War Powers Resolution.
DeFazio also has made a difference for Southwestern
Oregon — he was the first to open permanent congressional
field offices in Coos Bay and Roseburg.
Finally, DeFazio was the only Northwest representative
to vote to impose tougher sanctions on nations that engage
in unfair trading practices.
Re-elect Peter DeFazio. He believes America's strength
lies in the diversity and productivity of its people. We
believe in DeFazio.
Fdmunson, Hosticka and Dix — Yes
Jim Fdmunson is currently an attorney for disabled
workers and formerly a journalist and cannery worker. He
stands for jobs, schools, the economy and the environment.
We stand for Fdmunson.
Fdmunson believes local school funding deserves in
creased state financial support to decrease the burden on
local property taxes. He believes a commitment to Oregon is
a commitment to Oregon’s natural resources. And, Edmun
son believes we all have a right to peace, safety and
happiness.
Carl Hosticka, a University associate professor of public
affairs, currently serves as a state representative.
Hosticka's record is a shining example of his commit
ment to education, tax reform, economic development and
environmental quality. He has worked to keep educational
control from drifting into the hands of state politicians.
Hosticka has also led the fight for protection of Oregon’s
natural resources.
Hosticka’s experience proves he is an advocate for
P^ugene and Lane County.
David Dix, currently a state representative and small
business owner, is well-versed in the legislative process of
the state.
In 1987, Dix pushed for (and got) finances for restoring
the University’s Hayward Field, handicapped accesses and a
new building for the Arts and Architecture Department. In
the future, Dix hopes to fund the expansion of the University
library. Dix is a champion for the University.
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Letters
Call someone
lad's talk about something
sobering: the references to
drunk driving in some recent
letters to the Emerald. I would
like to think that the authors of
those letters were wrong, that
drunk driving won’t increase as
a result of the new regulations.
However, naivete won’t make
a problem go away. Therefore, 1
make this request of my fellow
students, with regard to drunk
driving — don’t do it! It took the
death of a former girlfriend at
the hands of a drunk driver to
make me fully aware of the
dangers involved. No one here
should have to learn at that
price.
For those of you who have by
now decided that I’m a bible
stomping, self-righteous zealot,
I have to confess that I like a
good party as much as the next
person. I do try to use some
foresight, though, when I have
plans involving alcohol, and I
urge you to do the same.
Don't get behind that wheel
drunk! Make other ar
rangements for transportation.
Call a friend, or Mom. or Dad,
or a taxi or your long, lost aunt.
In fact, call me before you
drive drunk. My number’s
345-7056, and I’d rather get out
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of bed and drive you home than
have you drive drunk. If you’re
a person who would be willing
to help by driving others, give
me a call. Maybe we can pre
vent a tragedy.
“In order to act wisely it is
not enough to be wise.”
Rudy Asercion
(Computer science
Thanks GALA
Congratulations to the
members of the Gay and Lesbian
Alliance, under the leadership
of Tora Johnson and Tim
Hughes, for organizing a very
successful Gay Pride Week. The
multitude of events held
throughout the week included
forums on gay issues, outstan
ding films, a well-attended ban
quet, a dance and an en
thusiastic (though wet) rally
Prominent speakers included
Karen Thompson, Amani Jabari
and Vito Russo.
Although I was unable to at
tend all the events, those I did
attend were very enlightening
on the subject of sexuality, par
ticularly homosexuality.
I feel we of the gay communi
ty in Eugene are very fortunate
to have such a supportive group
as GALA in the relatively accep
ting atmosphere of the
University.
I want also to congratulate
Tora and Tim for the cool and
humorous way they handled the
homophobic “frat boys" who
tried to disrupt the rally with
their constant heckling. Par
ticularly satisfying was the way
they were reprimanded by the
notable heterosexual speakers
on the program, namely Univer
sity President Paul Olum, Coun
ty Commissioner Jerry Rust and
Letters Policy
Tho Emerald will attempt
to print all letters containing
comments on topics of in
terest to the University com
munity. Comments must be
factually accurate and refrain
from personal attacks on the
character of others.
ACLU Co-director Dave
Fidanque.
Thanks again,GALA!
George ). Link
Eugene
Stop sign
As members of the ASUO
Elections Board, we would like
to respond to the allegations
made by the Emerald Editorial
Board. The editorial dated May
2 stated that the Elections Board
needed to "train pollworkers so
they know what is proper
behavior in the voting booth."
The truth of the matter is that
these pollworkers, including
Ken Sutton and Melanie
Tunick, were properly trained
and informed of the proper pro
cedures that were to be followed
while working in the pollbooth.
Sutton even furthered his
"education" by bringing up a
hypothetical situation while
waiting in the elections office
for his shift to start. He asked if
pollworkers were allowed to
voice their opinions or
preferences on candidates or
issues while working.
A member of the board told
him in no uncertain terms that
this was strictly prohibited
under the ASUO Elections
Rules. This fact was explicity
expressed at the ASUO Con
stitution Court hearing on April
28. at which Emerald Editor
Stan Nelson was present.
Clearly the Elections Board is
not at fault here. Sutton and
Tunick were neither uninform
ed or misinformed. They simply
chose to break the rules.
It might help the Editorial
Board to compare the situation
to a stop sign. All drivers know
that they are required by law to
come to a complete stop when
they reach one. However, there
are always a few individuals
who decided that they don’t
need to stop.
Barbara Hankins
Manuel F. Rivera
Elections Board