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About The Clackamas print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1989-2019 | View Entire Issue (April 19, 1989)
Opinion THE CLACKAMAS PRINT Voters should make education a priority April 19,1989 Page 3 Student Opinions Compiled by Jillian Porter The “Safety Net” has helped keep schools open and allowed students to get an education; it should be retained. Of the 303 school districts in Oregon, 48 are in the safety net; 21 of those schools have been in the safety net for over two years. One-sixth of Oregon’s elementary and secondary students are enrolled in schools which are in the safety net. Under the safety net districts are re quired to operate on their previous year’s levy unless the district voters approve a higher levy. _ • ‘ It is safe to say that there would be no need for the safety net if people would stand up and support the schools and the education of the next generation of lead ers. However, people seem to be preoccu pied with the idea that education is not important and that schools should be shut down or fall into the state’s safety net rather than stay open. When the schools would have had to close because of lack of funds they can fall back onto the safety net and remain open. Therefore, the children can get an educa tion - of sorts. It is unfortunate that schools and stu dents have to rely on the safety net, but something had to be done. The state could not just sit back and watch schools being closed left and right, leaving many students without a school dose by or having to trans fer to another school. So thegodsofeduca tion created the “Safety Net,” which al lowed schools with cheapskate voters to remain open. It is nice to have the “Safety Net” to rely On, but it would be much better if the schools could rely on the yoters and not rhe state to keep Oregon’s schools open. The “Safety Net” might not allow a student to get a complete education, but getting some education is better than get ting no education at all. * Country concert may put CCC on the map The progress which has been made by the Clackamas Community College Foun dation on the “New Pioneers Country Concert” is exceptional. The foundation’s ability to connect with, through a promoter, such country music names as Ricky Skaggs and Lyle Lovett is something that should not go unnoticed. L. Curran “New Pioneers Country Concert” is an event that has the capability of putting Clackamas Community College on the map. College officials modestly anticipate 3,000 to 5,000 spectators to gather in Wilson ville Memorial Park for the 10 hour con cert. This may be a bit premature, but it’s conceivable, that the attendance' for the event could rise far beyond those numbers. The key is promotion. If the event receives enough promotion, through me diums like KWJJ and KATU, two of the concert’s sponsors, then the event will draw much more than the anticipated maximum of 5,000. J. Recently when Lovett was in town, his concert drew a large number of people. Combined with the other talent to be fea tured at “New Pioneers Country Concert.” Alot of effort is still going into making the concert a success. There is still Some work that needs to be done. However, at' this point, it appears that the college is on its way to the big time. How do you feel about the government making abortion illegal? I think any decision should be made by the people. If the people say that the government should make abortion illegal, then that’s the society’s decision. But personally I feel it should be the individual’s choice. I realize that this is a hard subject to talk about, but on a whole I think that it should not be illegal. But, there are certain cases where there is a lot of debate. - Jack Johnston There are now two candidates seeking the offices of president and vice president in next year’s Associated Student Govern-^ ment. Garrett Lytle and Steven Rudometkin are contending for president and two cur rent ASG members, Gertrude Amundson, and Tim Jones, are vying for vice presiden t. From the looks of things, it seems as though we may have a coupleof tight races. After nearly two weeks of delibera tion, it appears that the Exxon Valdez will be headed towards Portland for repairs following its oil spill. Ironically, Exxon Valdez* captain, Jeff Hazelwood, may also be on his way to the rose city to measure his alcohol intake (in other words: to get drunk). Stay tuned. Two weeks ago The Clackamas Print urged Congress to approve a $4.55 mini mum wage bill.. Last Friday, Congress did just that. The bill will now be sent to the president, who is expected to veto it This Week’s GE Award (Genuine Excellence) goes to The entire Clackamas Associated Student Government, who seem to have a well-rehearsed knack of disap pearing when you need them most. Con gratulations. Next Week Complete ASG Election Preview including a general overview and full candidate profiles I think that the solution to the abortion issue rests, not in prohi bition, but on education. It’sobvi- ous to me that abortion is a very personal choiceand that freedom of choice is an important part of American society. With this in mind, I think that it is our government’s responsibility to educate every woman and man regarding the effects of abortion - physically, emotionally and spiri tually as opposed to taking this choice away or to allowing deci sions of this kind to be based on misconceptions and ignorance. -Brian Casey I feel that abortions are a woman’s right and nobody should tell them what to do with their baby. Alotof women can’t afford tn have a child When they do decide they are ready to have a child, financially and mentally it will be their choice. - Rachel Knowlton