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Letters to the editor Chancellor’s remark should be forgiven Were sure that we’ll probably be permanently marked as intol erant, but we fail to understand why it is when a few people get offended by a comment, it war rants front page news (ODE April 27). We attended the classified staff meeting and heard the reference made by Oregon University Sys tem Chancellor Joseph Cox and believe we are mature enough to know that he was only trying to find a metaphor to describe nis job. We are disgusted by the intoler ance displayed by those who choose to find a reason to be up set and who are unwilling to ac cept the apology offered person ally by Cox. If Ms. Baker was able to deduct that the comment came from the fact that the chancellor was raised “white” (her defini tion), then we fail to understand why she was unable to also deduct that he was only using an example from his past innocent ly What kind of apology do those who were offended expect? We and others in the room knew his intent was not political, personal or wrought with connotations. In our opinion, we’re confident if Mr. Clark would not have stormed out of the room in a man ner that to us appeared childish but had later approached the chancellor with nis concern, he would have gotten a sincere apol ogy. That is how progress is made. It was evident the chancellor was regretful for using a metaphor that has political and personal complexity to some, but given the context or what he was speaking about, it was clearly not meant as a personal attack." It is painfully obvious that there are people on this campus unable to differentiate between a comment made in “poor taste” from one that is meant to offend or degrade a person or people. Johanna Hanley and Donna Overall classified staff Bettman for Ward 3 The Sierra Club is pleased to endorse Bonny Bettman for Eu gene City Councilor in Ward 3, and we urge students who are concerned about the environment to give her your vote. One word sums up Bettman’s vision for Eugene: livability. Bettman will fight against urban sprawl and work to maintain Eu gene’s urban grewth boundary. She will work to promote high quality public transportation, conservation of wetlands and citi zens’ right to know what toxic chemicals are being released into the air we breath. Bettman has a proven track record in support of what makes Eugene a good place to live and raise a family. She has spent years working for safe schools and healthy neighborhoods. Bettman brings conviction as well as com mon sense to the debate about how to balance a healthy environ ment, good schools ana a strong economy. She is an outstanding public servant and will make an excellent addition to the Eugene City Council. James Johnston Political Chair, Many Rivers Group Sierra Club Bettman has what it takes It’s rubber hits the road time for voters in our fair city; ballots are going in the mail as I write. The challenges facing us are complex and require those serving on our city council to have the kind of skills, vision and leadership that can move our community toward a viable, vital future. Bonny Bettman is the candi date who best represents the di versity and needs of the residents of Ward 3. I spent a year with Bettman in the New Community Meeting, a group of 17 communi ty leaders convened by the non profit Conflict Resolution Center, to discuss “growth and develop ment in Eugene and Springfield?’ I learned a great deal from Bettman about what is going on in our neighborhoods and about how the city bureaucracy works. I was very impressed with her ideas for creating an adequate and fair system of paying for the costs of new development so that as Eugene grows, we do not see our existing services and neighbor hoods further eroded due to lack of funding. Most importantly, I learned that Bettman always works to involve citizens in the public process in a meaningful way. She’s fluent in the languages of unified zoning, nodal development and bus rap id transit, all issues the City Council will face in the coming year. This job is not about who is best at making nice; it is about who is capable and courageous enough to lead this community through the challenges we face and towards a sustainable future. Vote Bettman for Ward 3! Leslie Scott Eugene resident DeMuniz for State Supreme Court Paul DeMuniz has the experi ence and integrity to represent Oregon in its State Supreme Court. He is the only candidate with any judicial experience, having honorably served 10 years on the Oregon Court of Appeals and acting as its presiding fudge. Judge DeMuniz was also select ed for the Oregon Supreme Court Task Force on Racial and Ethnic Issues in the Judicial System, and he was appointed to a federal commission to study issues re garding women in the military. DeMuniz is endorsed by the Ore gon Education Association, for mer Senator Mark O. Hatfield and former Governor Neil Gold schmidt. We wish to take this op portunity to join the array of peo ple and professional organizations endorsing DeMu niz. Daniel Katz president UO Future Lawyers Association Alan Tauber editor of The Oregon Advocate Olsen for Ward 3 It you live in Ward 3 and are looking for the candidate who will best represent the majority of the people, then vote for Tracy Olsen. Olsen’s vision for Eugene is not tied to political jockeying or spe cial interest groups. His vision is much broader ana down to earth. As a small business owner and resident of downtown, he knows personally the challenges and needs of the Ward's residential and business communities. As a community service volunteer, Olsen has worked side-by-side with our youth and is dedicated to offering kids a safe and healthy environment in which to grow. As a native of Eugene, like my self, Olsen has grown up with and knows Eugene. He appreci ates the special qualities of our city, its liability, its beauty and its friendly people. Olsen will bring this broad vi sion, along with his personable style and energy, to the City Council to work for Eugene’s fu ture in a responsible way. He is not interested in forcing his views on others, but instead, listens to each side, uses his common sense and then makes an intelligent de cision. I know Olsen and was thrilled when I heard the news that he was throwing his hat into this race for City Council. Please put Olsen in a position where he can help us all: vote for Tracy Olsen. 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