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Page 2 Illinois Valley News, Cave Junction, OR Wednesday, April 9, 2003 (Following is part of a therapy session between Dr. Bill Kostalott, a psychologist; and the publisher of a cer- tain weekly newspaper.) Doctor: So Boob, I mean Bob, you have questions about why you insist on writing too frequently about your youthful trips to El Paso, Texas. Patient: Well, yes, I … Doctor: How often do you find yourself doing this? Patient: Well, I … Doctor: Don’t let me interrupt or influence you. Just go ahead and tell me what you think. What you are feeling. Patient: It seems to me that … Doctor: Did you enjoy being tall on those Greyhound buses, or was it because of all the attention your aunts gave you, or perhaps because once in a strange city, where no one would make fun of you, you could act in different ways than you could at home. Patient: I would say that maybe … Doctor: These are all good questions, and perhaps the answer is tied into the fact that as a young boy you felt as though you were the man of the house at your grand- mother’s residence, as there were no other men present. I’m also thinking that the fact you often were the only person up from around 5 a.m. to noon, with the run of the house, and able to make great quantities of toast smothered in butter, that you were feeding your ego through your stomach. Patient: Well, I think that … Doctor: What is your perception of all this discussion? Do you think that there is some validity to the toast theory? Patient: I’d like to think that it … Doctor: We need to end now, as our time is up, but next week let’s continue to pursue this train of thinking. Patient: Hey, I like trains too … Doctor: Time’s up. See you next week. Patient: OK, well, good-bye, and I’d like to say … Doctor: Please pay on the way out. Harry Potter is Coming! ‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ is FINALLY scheduled for release on June 22. Why wait in line at Barnes & Noble? Reserve your copy now at Blue Moon Books & Coffee! For more information, come in or phone 592-2266. Illinois Valley News An Independent Weekly Newspaper Co-owned and published by Robert R. (Bob) and Jan Rodriguez Bob Rodriguez, Editor El Jefe Entered as second class matter June 11, 1937 at Post Office as Official Newspaper for Josephine County and Josephine County Three Rivers School District, published at 321 S. Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction, OR 97523 Periodicals postage paid at Cave Junction, OR 97523 Post Office Box 1370 USPS 258-820 Telephone (541) 592-2541, FAX (541) 592-4330 Volume 66, No. 3 Staff: Cindy Newton, Britt Fairchild, Chris Robertson, Sharon Silva & Becky Loudon Member: Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association DEADLINES: News, Classified & Display Ads, Announcements & Letters 3 P.M. FRIDAY (Classified ads & uncomplicated display ads can be accepted until Noon, Monday with an additional charge.) POLICY ON LETTERS: ‘Illinois Valley News’ welcomes letters to the editor provided they are of general interest, in good taste, legible and not libelous. All letters must be signed, using complete name, and contain the writer’s address and telephone number. The latter need not be published, but will be used to verify authenticity. The ‘News’ reserves the right to edit letters. One letter per person per month. Letters are used at the discretion of the publisher. Unpublished letters are neither acknowledged nor returned. A prepaid charge may be levied if a letter is inordinately long in the editor's opinion. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year in Josephine County - $20.80 One year in Jackson and Douglas Counties - $24.40 One year in all other Oregon counties and out-of-state -$28 POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to P.O. Box 1370, Cave Junction, OR. 97523 (Editor’s Note: Views and commentary expressed in letters to the editor are strictly those of the letter- writers. * * * Typed, double-spaced letters are acceptable for consideration. Hand- written letters that are double-spaced and highly legible also can be con- sidered for publication. Cards of thanks are not accepted as letters.) * * * ‘Transport plan’ From F. Bellerman Selma In response to Robert We- ber’s solicitation for com- ments regarding the Rural Transportation System Plan (RTSP), I have asked that the following be included in the public record of the open house meeting. I dispute Robert Weber’s assertion that Josephine County is capable of solving, or empowered to get involved in, transportation logistics. Further, I deny Josephine County the right to coerce citi- zen residents to pay for such a scheme. As a realist, I recog- nize the fact that misguided efforts will go forward to in- stitute just such a government operation. Weber, the future trans- portation czar, has already decided, “When completed, the Rural Transportation Sys- tem Plan, will be adopted…” (emphasis added). I wish to go on record in op- position for fundamental, as well as practical reasons. Since it is unlikely that he, or the majority of sheep citi- zens are able to understand or appreciate the philosophical standards involved in a princi- pled rejection of such govern- ment activity, I shall restrict my comments to pragmatic and fiscal arguments. This is not to imply, however, that I can be swayed by arguments to “make government work” or calls to be “reasonable” and compromise. There are few things more terrifying than an efficient government and compromise of principle is treason to liberty. It is notable that a “wide variety of people and organi- zations with an interest in the project have been invited to help shape the plan.” I wonder which variety of people and organizations have been in- vited to challenge the plan? Like it or not, there is a minority who oppose it. Liv- ing in the last remnants of the Republic, we should voice our rights and point to the folly that will be paid for by every- one. Here are some pragmatic objections: *Our “rural way of life” was chosen precisely to get away form “public” transpor- tation. RTSP is the Californi- cating antithesis of the way of life many of us chose. *RTSP surely subsidizes those too poor or lazy to buy a car, own a horse, or ride a bi- cycle. The expansion of this free ride will attract more with the same mind-set to the area. *In every instance that has been aggressively audited, the cost of providing paid private taxi service for every public rider fare is lower than the aggregate cost of government associated with the attempt to deliver an inferior product few people want or need. *In this era when exagger- ated transfer payments meet the inevitable budgetary con- straints, it is ludicrous to com- mit additional non-existent surplus wealth to a scheme designed to grow and perpetu- ate itself without limit. *Truly alternative solu- tions have not even been dis- cussed. To whit, why is Red- wood Hwy. being widened instead of narrowed? *The space gained could serve as a bicycle-horse- moped path. Rights-of-way exist for a never-realized Ore- gon-California Railroad. An electric light rail track would be infinitely more “rural,” es- pecially if entirely private. *If all else fails, we can always erect barricades on Thursdays and collect road tariffs for an autonomous Jef- ferson Republic, but that’s a ludicrous idea that has never been tried. 3763 Holland Loop Adults-$5/Children under 11-$2.50 ALL YOU CAN EAT Waffles, Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy, Ham, Sausage, Eggs, Juice, Coffee, Tea or Milk Donate a can of food to the Grange Food Bank and receive 50¢ off breakfast! ‘Letter To America’ From Ryan Cox (Written March, 15, 2003) The strong, the brave, the free. What happened? Let me start with an intro- duction. My name is Ryan Patrick Cox. I am an Ameri- can, born and raised in Cali- fornia. Currently, I am a U.S. Navy Corpsman attached to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, in the country of Kuwait on the border of Iraq. Waiting, waiting for war. Today I ran across an arti- cle in “Time” magazine show- ing thousands of the American people in New York protest- ing what I am doing here. Now, to tell you the truth, I don’t like being here any more than any of us do. We are un- derfed, dirty, living in dirt, and angry from being so far away from friends and family. But when I read that arti- cle, it infuriated me, and made me feel ashamed, not because of the actions of the military, but the inaction, or incorrect actions of my fellow Ameri- cans back home. Do they so quickly forget Sept. 11, 2001? How we as a nation were brutally attacked? Do they forget the claims of Saddam Hussein to give money to the families of the suicide bombers, (“the he- roes”) against the (“evil”) West?! Did they forget that? Or are they just afraid of an- other attack? How can I put this gently to my countrymen? “Land of the free, home of the brave,” you have turned into passive sheep. You let the wolf attack and instead of rising up in your greater numbers and striking the wolf down, you returned to grazing. You pre- fer inaction now out of fear! What happened to my Friday, April 11 - 6 to 9 p.m. at the 111 S. Redwood Hwy. 592-2162 Serving: Vegetarian and authentic Italian lasagna, garlic bread & salad $9.99 Delicious desserts, wine and beer by the glass Featuring the music of ‘Dream Catcher’ (singer/guitarist ‘Merlin the Musician’ and Tayazo on Native American flute) Yard Sale! Friday & Saturday April 11 & 12 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Head Start School Grounds 620 E. River St. Please… *donate items… Phone 592-2214 *We will pick them up on Thursday, April 10 Thank you! Proceeds go toward parent group fund to assist kids ages 3-5 with school supplies not budgeted, year-end celebration & summer learning projects (Continued on page 3) Taylor’s Famous Bone-in Hams 1/2 or whole - $1.79 lb. 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