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bambini TO THE EDITOR Why are these young people dying? What could be so important for our country to sac- rifice them? Our government tells us our sol- diers are helping to create a democracy. But is nation-building our responsibility? If so, why aren’t we involved in transforming the count- less other undemocratic regimes around the globe? Our government tells us our soldiers are fighting international terrorism and that they are dying to make us safer. I don’t feel any safer, though. I just feel haunted by those faces. As our losses continue, our president tells us we must “stay the course,” that we must “finish what we started.” We can do that, con- tinuing to follow the man who misled us into our involvement in the first place. Or, we can do something different. We can write to President Bush and de- mand that our troops be withdrawn immedi- ately. No gradual withdrawal, no timetables. We can contact our congressional representa- tives, ask them what actions they are taking to end our involvement and let them know that our future support (money and votes) will be based on those actions. We can ask our state and local representatives what they are doing to mobilize support against the war in their respective bodies. The actions of our government speak for all of us. If those actions do not represent our wishes, it is our obligation to make those wishes known. I hope you will consider doing that. Robert Young Eugene profile WHO OWNS FAIRGROUNDS? County Commissioner Faye Stewart’s ink isn’t even dry from his election and he and his accomplices Anna Morrison and Bobby Green are trying to railroad the sale of the fairgrounds. Who do they think they are, holding a meeting behind closed doors with Willamette-McKenzie Hospital people? Do they think they own the fairgrounds prop- erty? The “Lane County” title means the citi- zens of Lane County, not the commissioners. The relocation study that they are request- ing the fairgrounds to do was done in1995, the end result was that it was not cost effec- tive. Their argument is that the fairgrounds has had some deficit years. If they are so con- cerned with that then why are they requesting another very expensive study report? So, what if they have to subsidize the fair- grounds some funds from the Room and Board Tax? There are numerous functions throughout the year at the fairgrounds that bring in many out of townspeople who are spending money in Lane County. The Hult Center and the Eugene Library are also subsi- dized and there have been no complaints from the commissioners. I feel that the meet- ing “behind closed doors” is an irresponsible move on the part of those commissioners in- volved. Peggy Ward Eugene EXTRAORDINARY THINGS FOR EXTRAORDINARY KIDS! Your obvious choice for holistic financial advice… Laurie McClain and Patricia Hathaway ACCREDITED INVESTMENT FIDUCIARIES ® Professional Members and Investment Advisor Representatives, First Affirmative Financial Network. Securities offered through a registered representative of Walnut Street Securities, Inc. (WSS) Member NASD and SIPC. First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC (FAFN) specializes in socially responsible investments and is a registered investment advisor with the SEC. FAFN and Socially Responsive Financial Advisors are not control affiliates or subsidiaries of WSS. 132 E. Broadway, Suite 747, Eugene (541) 686-1908 ! 1-800-386-1908 www.ResponsiveFinancial.com SUMMER BLOWOUT SALE 50% OFF ALL SANDALS, SWIMWEAR & SHORTS 10% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE STORE 205 W. 5th AT CHARNELTON 485-1222 • MON-SAT 10-5:30 • SUN 11-5 YUPPIE EMPORIUM I came across your online EW surfing the net. The Whole Foods Viewpoint (6/16) caught my eye. Here in the Amherst, Mass., Whole Foods came to town several years ago Mike Duncan, • Graduated from Purdue 1991 • Teaches Marketing, Communications, Management and Finance Classes • Loves German cars, but can only afford VWs • Crews on a sailboat racing team • No one has ever been a worse golfer - or had more fun playing golf • His dog is very important to him • He is a sports fan. For him, the evening news is SportsCenter on ESPN • Northwest Christian College MBA Graduate 2004 Classes Start August 25, 2005 Contact Mike Ryan 684-7282 www.nwcc.edu JULY 28, 2005 7
