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clone of U.S. culture, values, and government in a country so riven with religious, territorial and tribal rivalries, so suspicious of U.S. mo- tives, and so at odds with the galloping mate- rialism which drives the Western-style economies? As so many warned this administration before it launched its misguided war on Iraq, there is evidence that our crackdown in Iraq is likely to convince 1,000 new bin Ladens to plan other horrors of the type we have seen in the past several days. Instead of damaging the terrorists, we have given them new fuel for their fury. We did not complete our mission in Afghanistan because we were so eager to at- tack Iraq. Now it appears that al Qaeda is back with a vengeance. We have returned to orange alert in the U.S., and we may well have destabilized the Mideast region, a re- gion we have never fully understood. We have alienated friends around the globe with our dissembling and our haughty insistence CAMP GUIDE ered this president to wage war at will. As if that were not bad enough, members of Congress are reluctant to ask questions which are begging to be asked. How long will we occupy Iraq? We have already heard dis- putes on the numbers of troops which will be needed to retain order. What is the truth? How costly will the occupation and rebuild- ing be? No one has given a straight answer. How will we afford this long-term massive commitment, fight terrorism at home, ad- dress a serious crisis in domestic health care, afford behemoth military spending and give away billions in tax cuts amidst a deficit which has climbed to over $340 billion for this year alone? If the president’s tax cut passes it will be $400 billion. We cower in the shadows while false statements proliferate. We accept soft answers and shaky explana- tions because to demand the truth is hard, or unpopular, or may be politically costly. But, I contend that, through it all, the peo- ple know. The American people unfortu- nately are used to political shading, spin, and the usual chicanery they hear from public of- ficials. They patiently tolerate it up to a point. But there is a line. It may seem to be drawn in invisible ink for a time, but eventually it will appear in dark colors, tinged with anger. When it comes to shedding American blood — when it comes to wreaking havoc on civil- ians, on innocent men, women, and children, callous dissembling is not acceptable. Nothing is worth that kind of lie — not oil, not revenge, not reelection, not somebody’s grand pipedream of a democratic domino theory. And mark my words, the calculated intim- idation which we see so often of late by the “powers that be” will only keep the loyal op- position quiet for just so long. Because even- tually, like it always does, the truth will emerge. And when it does, this house of cards, built of deceit, will fall. ew Two - Week Sessions TELL YOUR COACH! Northwest Youth Corps (Grades 4-12) HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CAMP on punishing former friends who may not see things quite our way. The path of diplomacy and reason have gone out the window to be replaced by force, unilateralism, and punishment for transgres- sions. I read most recently with amazement our harsh castigation of Turkey, our longtime friend and strategic ally. It is astonishing that our government is berating the new Turkish government for conducting its affairs in ac- cordance with its own Constitution and its democratic institutions. Indeed, we may have sparked a new inter- national arms race as countries move ahead to develop WMD as a last ditch attempt to ward off a possible preemptive strike from a newly belligerent U.S. which claims the right to hit where it wants. In fact, there is little to constrain this president. Congress, in what will go down in history as its most unfortu- nate act, handed away its power to declare war for the foreseeable future and empow- SUMMER ADVENTURE C R E AT I V E A RT & P E R F O R M A N C E C A M P S 1st: June 16-27 2nd: July 21-Aug 1 3rd: Aug 11-2 686-8119 FOOTBALL CAMP Theatre Camps: Theatre Camps: Improv, Comedy Live Performances, Live Performances, Video Camps: Improv, Comedy Video Editing, Camps: Studio, Broadcasting Studio, Editing, Broadcasting Art Adventure: (New!) Art Adventure: (New!) Painting, Sculpture, Mask Making June 15th-19th Painting, Sculpture, Mask Making Southern Oregon University Ranked #6 nationally in 2002 541-552-6189 431-1177 431-1177 www.impactartsgroup.com www.impactartsgroup.com SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY • Passing Tournament • Lineman Competitions • Live Team Scrimmages July 26-30 • 541-962-3382 Summer Fun!!! UO Youth Enrichment & TAG Programs LITERATURE CAMP Tracking Sea Dogs & Water Gypsies, active day camp. Two Sessions: July 21-25, grades 3-5 July 28-August 1, grades 5-7 UO SUMMER GAMES Puzzles, interactive games, simulations, and brain teasers for youth grades K-5. Three Weekly Sessions: July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-8 RENEGADE THEATRE CAMPS Explore the art of theatre with UO theatre students. July 21-August 1, grades 9-12, August 4-15, grades 2-5, August 18-29, grades 6-8 YouthWorks Summer Outdoor Explorations 3 week non-residential youth programs for 11-13 and 14-15 year-olds Session I: June 23 - July 11 Session II: July 21 -Aug 8 Session III: Aug 11 - Aug 30 A team-based work experience, with outdoor recreation, and environmental education. Call for info: 349-5055 Or Visit our Website: www.nwyouthcorps.org UO TAG PROGRAMS UO Youth Enrichment & TAG Programs SUPER SUMMER Four-week day camp for youth in grades K-5 who love to learn. Over 50 classes to choose from during three sessions: June 23 - July 17 SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Residential program for highly able youth in grades 6-9. Session 1 - June 29 - July 12 Session 2 - July 13-July 26 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE (541) 346-3084 www.uoyouth.org SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (541) 346-3084 www.uoyouth.org SUMMER CAMP SWIMMING ★ FIELD TRIPS SPORTS ★ CRAFTS ★ GAMES AGES 4-12 FULL TIME AND PART TIME 2ND CHILD AND SCHOLARSHIP RATES Westmoreland/Willagillespie DETAILS 683-7291 JUNE 5, 2003 15
