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TO THE EDITOR lence that we, as consumers, contribute to on a daily basis. While there are many worthy causes that would do this, such as giving up beef or not purchasing products made in sweatshops, my particular problem is with the dairy industry. I have heard many a vegetarian talk of ani- mal rights while drinking a milkshake or enjoy- ing a grilled cheese sandwich. Do not be fooled. Dairy cows are not treated well and dairy prod- ucts are not humane. I made this assumption for many years when I first became a vegetarian. The life of the average dairy cow is grue- some at best. As a brand new breastfeeding mother, I know personally that it is often un- comfortable, frustrating and sometimes painful. For these cows, there is no relief. Shortly after birthing, their babies are taken away to be caged for veal or slaughtered or sold into a life of dairy production. The lac- tating bovine is then hooked up and pumped rigorously, often filled with hormones that increase her milk supply so much that her udders drag the ground and make her barely able to walk. It is a life of confusion and pain, with little exercise, fresh air or love. After she has been used to the fullest, she will be dragged from her stall to the slaughterhouse. I have no desire to browbeat or cause peo- ple to feel bad about their diets. I simply ask that people educate themselves. After finding out the truth, if they still wish to eat dairy, great. Just don’t eat ignorantly. Check out www.milksucks.com for more information. Adrienne Happy Springfield ADVERTISING National Sales Manager Mark Frisbee Senior Marketing Consultant Bill Shreve Display Marketing Consultant Rob Weiss Advertising Traffic Coordinator Geneva Miller Classified Manager Jennifer D’Angelo Classified Marketing Consultant Jeffrey Stout 541.484.0519 • (fax) 541.484.4044 BUSINESS EDITORIAL Editor Ted Taylor Executive/Arts Editor Lois Wadsworth Associate Editor Aria Seligmann Contributing Editor Anita Johnson Staff Writers Alan Pittman, Bobbie Willis Calendar Editor Ben Fogelson Contributing Writers Brett Campbell, Rachel Foster, Kate Rogers Gessert, Jerry Harris, James Johnston, Sharleen Nelson, Mary O’Brien, Vanessa Salvia, Sally Sheklow, Lance Sparks, Martha Ulman West Interns Koki Smith, Sylvie Pederson, Karman Ratliff y ART DEPARTMENT Art Director/Production Manager Kevin Dougherty Graphic Artist/Webmaster James Bateman Graphic Artists Katie Beckman, Todd Cooper Contributing Photographers Kurt Jensen, Paul Neevel, Linda Smogor General Manager John Herron Circulation Manager Deena Miller Controller Paula Hoemann Customer Care Specialist Marah Busey Distributors Kasi Clausen, Sue Hunnel, Yona C. Riel, Will Thornton, Carrie Wedmore, Peter Wilde, Pedalers Express Printing Signature Graphics HOW TO REACH US BY E-MAIL: (letters): editor@eugeneweekly.com (advertising): ads@eugeneweekly.com (classifieds): classy@eugeneweekly.com (personals): romance@eugeneweekly.com (calendar): cal@eugeneweekly.com (music/clubs/special shows): music@eugeneweekly.com (art/openings/galleries): visualarts@eugeneweekly.com (performance/theater): performance@eugeneweekly.com (literary arts/readings): books@eugeneweekly.com (movies/film screenings): movies@eugeneweekly.com (circulation): distribution@eugeneweekly.com Locally owned and independent since 1982, now with 91,000 regular readers. Who knows what sales lurk in a Goodwill store? 25% OFF USED HALLOWEEN STOCK OCTOBER 28-30, 2002 It’s worth screaming about They do. OCTOBER 16, 2003 7
