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Okay, the theme this month seems to be freedom,
and sharing that with others, as in; “Ye shall know
the truth an the truth shall set you free.”, sort of
thing.
We recently received a letter from a reader in Los
Gatos, California, with a book review of Papillon,
and a question that bothered us. He said that our last
issue seemed less political and wondered if we were
going to become more ‘literary”. Don’t they wish!!
No, we are still quite upset with what passes for
business as usual in this land of the free.
Our views on the much touted ‘War on Drugs’ are
well known, but a recent story brought the rage back
to the throat. It seems there was this young shepherd
tending his flock, and instead of seeing a star that
would lead him to one who would talk of peace, he
saw death from the weapon of an American Marine
following ‘the rules of engagement’ in the
aforementioned war. It’s like any other war, some
people make lots of money, some people die, some
are innocent, some are guilty. Well, we know for
sure that at least one young shepherd won’t be
getting high while he’s tending his flock.
Have we no shame, will we murder and imprison
our children, destroy our freedoms, undermine
respect for the law, in the name of what? A Drug
Free America? What’s next a Sex Free America?
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We spend ten times more on law enforcement and
prisons, than it would take to educate and rehabilitate
the most tragic victims of drugs.
We have to separate use and abuse as we do with
the legal drugs. The rights and responsibilities of
rational drug use, be it alcohol, caffeine, tobacco,
pot, opiates, or stimulants, should be taught along
with the rights and responsibilities of our sexuality.
Is this too tough? Are we so self righteous, that will
kill our children to save them. If not, what can be
done? Well, a nice letter to Dr. John, our Governor
here in Oregon, telling him that his failure to veto the
recriminalization of pot, was a mistake. Support the
ballot measure campaign to decriminalize. For our
readers in other states, well, there is a ballot measure
on the Washington ballot this next time, and
California folks can fight the good fight to get the
herb to those who need it for medical as well as
emotional or spiritual reasons.
We came upon a old volume recently (one of the
joys of having a used book store) that is relevant to
the dialogue, it’s “Not the Law’s Business?” (an
examination of homosexuality, abortion,
prostitution, narcotics, and gambling in the United
States) from the National Institute of Mental Health,
Center for Studies of Crime and Delinquency, edited
by Gilbert Geis, Ph.D., University of California,
printed by the US Government Printing Office in
1972. In the section on drugs (narcotics) is included
a statement by the “student writers of the Virginia
Law Review after they made an intensive review of
legal, medical, and social evidence concerning
marihuana. It is quoted in length because it bears not
only on the problem of marihuana legislation, but
also on the fundamental issue of the proper manner
in which a democracy ought to employ its criminal
law.”
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Deb Levine for permission to reprint the drawing
above. We were touched by the Thurber like
drawing, and Addams like sentement (readers of the
‘old’ New Yorker will understand). We encourage
folks with the tools to check out John’s Web page at
eyescream.com., but it’s not for the faint hearted.
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M o’ stuff
We would like to thank Rainy Day Artistry for
pledging a membership to KMUN and taking, as a
premium the ad that appears in this issue. Also,
those who opted for copies of “Uncle Mike’s
Guide”, and all the rest of our readers who showed
their support for Community Radio on the Edge. We
urge our readers around the country to support their
local radio stations, television stations, and of course
newspapers.
There will be Spanish classes offered, again this
winter in Cannon Beach, and Seaside begining Sept.
22, 4pm-7pm with the first session at the
Community Senior Center in Seaside, for beginners
in public agencies, (teachers, police, etc.), meeting
on Mondays. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting the
23rd an intermediate class will meet in the Cannon
Beach Bible Church at 6:30. And also on Thursdays
from 1 to 3 PM a class for travelers begins on the
25th. Call Clatsop Community College at 738-3346
or Jeanie McLaughlin 436-2412 for more
information.
Cool, huh?
So anyway, that is why the Edge is larger this
month, yes!!!, and that is why we must again
encourage you to reach out to folks that can
advertise, write, draw, help, send us serious money.
This is a great deal of fun, and even after six years it
still seems to be getting better, so call us at the ocean.
The lines are open....bhults@pacifier.com
(www.pcez.com/upperleftedge) (503)436-2915 Box
1222 Cannon Beach, Oregon 97110
BASEBALL
At the local watering hole we frequent, while waiting
for Bill’s Tavern to reopen, one of the bar maids is a
Dodger fan. She had the game on and ‘da bums’ were
playing our ‘cubbies’. With the score three to
nothing in the fifth, we were forced to depart for our
weekly poker game. As we were leaving she called,
“bet the Dodger’s win," to which we replied, “Okay,
bet you a buck, pay you tomorrow.” At the
bookstore a few days later, a Cubs fan revealed
himself, and shared this quip, “What do a barren bear
and the World Series have in common? Answer, "No
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