Activism continued
Picking up your trash serves as
an example to those who are less
informed.
Fighting for what you be
lieve in involves some risk. This
level of involvement has a price to
ho paid Erika Jostad, remem
hers being dragged away from
the Eugene federal building after
she and some friends locked
themselves together to protest
U.S. involvement in El Salvador.
“Luckily I didn’t get arrested. I
don’t think my parents would
have too pleased.” But Erika, like
so many others, is willing to take
risks to further a cause she be
lieves in. If this approach is not
for you, other methods of opposi
tion (not involving the police)
include 24-hour fasts and peace
ful demonstrations.
The best way to make a
difference is to attend group
meetings where, without making
a commitment, you can find out
what needs to be done. Whether
it’s making muffins for an OS
PIRG bake sale or lobbying in
Salem to end animal experimen
tation, the feeling of well being
that you get from helping will
make it all worthwhile.
Impressions of ASUO Spring
Street Faire