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Letters 2 WEÓNEsdAy, J anuary Opinion JO, 2002 All signed letters to the editor should be 500 words or less and will considered for publication if submitted by 1 pm the Friday prior publication. Letters to the Editor are subject to editing. We reserve i right to not publish any letter. Racing revs hearts, loses lives ported in Vancouver, Wash., just a few weeks ago, also from street racing. Portland Police Chief Mark Kroeker held a news con ference on Tuesday and stated that Salena De La Cruz street racers will be Opinion Editor charged to the full extent of deep-seated desires to put the the law. He added that at the pedal to the metal. It seems like very least reckless driving, a a scene from a movie, such as Class A misdemeanor, would al “The Fast and the Furious,” but low them to tow vehicles and ar it’s not. It’s real life and people rest offenders. are dying because challenges are The most recent deaths were being made in a dangerous game from spur-of the-moment en of street racing. counters rather than the orga In the past six weeks Portland nized events the police are used has seen six people die as a re to. Last summer hundreds of sult of street racing. In the most people congregated on Friday recent, Trisha Thornton was in a and Saturday nights to race, ille car with her boyfriend Adam gally. However, due to winter Ames when another driver came rains they have since closed alongside them and the race be down. Most are reported as say gan on Northeast Glisan and ing they are drawn to the scene 139th in Gresham. It came to a for the adrenaline rush, the thrill screeching halt when Ames lost of being chased by cops and control and hit a pole, killing his party atmosphere. I say, you girlfriend. Two deaths were re- want a rush, go bungee-jumping. The smell of gasoline and the revving of engines, mixed with the pulsing of heartbeats and an adrenaline rush, compiled with Say It Loud & Proud! Luke Mahan Staff: - Jesse Gurzynski Erinn Lerten Elisabeth Meyer Bryan Davidson Jeff Heilman You want to party, put your keys away. If you want to be chased by cops, you’re sick if you want to end up in jail and meet Bubba. Currently, Gresham has a law that is to deter spectators as well. In the spring Portland hopes to put that same plan into effect. It is to go after the spectators. They hope to cite everyone who is in volved in street racing, such as timers, flaggers, drivers and spec tators. I’m all for the no guts no glory theory, but time for a reality check, people. This isn’t the movies. The six dead people are not going to get up and du themselves off at the end of tl reel. They have left this wor and there are people that wi miss them. Many people’s liv< have been forever changed bi cause engines revved and gasi line fumes clogged in the air. Ne time you’re at a stop light an someone next to you revs the engine and gives you that loc that he is ready to take on tt world, smile, wave and shal your head no. The adrenalii rush is may seem worth it, b it's short-lived, and the loss < lives lasts forever. Mollie Frey Art Department secretary "No... There is a time and place for everything and streets aren't for racing." Major: Undecided "In designated areas, yes." Secretary: ◄ JoAnne Gale Adviser: Patty Mamula (x2310) Goals: The Clackamas Print aims to re port the news in an honest, unbi ased, professional manner. The opinions expressed in Paul Kester Eryn Henry Major: Psychology Major: Corrections "I do it, but only when it's safe. When both people are agreeable." "I don't think it should be done on any busy streets at all. Ihav a friend that broke his arm because of that" The Clackamas Print do not necessar ily reflect those of the student body, college administration, its faculty, or The Clackamas Print ◄ advertisers. Products and services advertised in The Clackamas Print are not necessarily endorsed by anyone associated with The Clackamas Print. The Clackamas Print is a weekly Kenniston Vogel Stephanie Neuhauser Major : Criminal Justice Major: Criminal Justice "On public streets, no. There are plenty of designated areas." "No, it's not right for people to street race. People can die...People that street race should be put in jaiL" publication and is distributed ev- ery Wednesday except during Fi nals Week. The Clackamas Print Copyright 2001. Advertising: The advertising rate is $4.75 per column inch. 19600 S.M o I a II a A ve . O r e q o n Ci t y, O regon 97045 (505) 657-6958 ext 2509 CCCpRiNT@d‘AckAM AS.CC. OR. US knp://dEpTS.clACl(AMAS.CC.OR.US/pRiNT Photos and quotes compiled by Salena De La Cruz and Maggie Jirasek
