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TO THE EDITOR to cook the stuff. And in some extreme cases they wander down the street naked masturbating in January after tweaking for days (yeah, that actually happened here in Eugene).” Thank you, EW, for printing full col- ored psycho crank-skank poster girls. Thank you, EW, for grossing the living shit out of all you naïve, insulated people. There is nothing disingenuous nor mis- leading about the lifestyle of methamphet- amines, and you can’t distinguish much between the “lifestyle fostered by it” and the drug itself. The only positive benefits are maybe the temporary expediency of being an exploited, workaholic, high turnover rated, low-wage slave in the fast food industry, where ironically consumer- cultured idiots routinely “stop in for a quick bite somewhere” rather than pa- tiently prepare their own meals. Karl V. Langstramm Eugene NO ROLLBACKS On National Public Radio a representa- tive for Broadway producers called the striking members of IATSE One, the stage- hands’ union, “grinches” for ruining every- one’s holiday theater experience by walk- ing out. Why is it that whenever workers strike, the powers that be feel the need to cast aspersions? Far from being the Grinch, unions fight to get their workers a living wage and decent benefits. IATSE Local 675 has fought to ensure that I get the wages I deserve for the skilled work I perform at the Hult Center. That money stays here in the community. Right now the real grinches — employ- ers at Albertsons, Fred Meyer and Safeway — are threatening to steal Christmas from grocery workers. They are rolling back health care coverage, expecting employees to work on Christmas and giving only a 75- cent increase in pay over five years. The union (UFCW 555) is asking customers to tell store managers that we, who live and work in the community and spend our money at their stores, expect a fair contract for the people who handle our food. Please support our local grocery work- ers! A support rally is planned for Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Safeway on the corner of 18th and Oak streets in Eugene. Let’s tell them Cindy Loo Who says “No!” to benefit rollbacks and take-aways! Sue Dockstader Eugene THE SPOILER PROBLEM Read with interest Jim McChesney’s letter (11/8) about whether John Frohnmayer’s independent candidacy will act as a “spoiler” in the Senate race. I couldn’t see anything in his “unless you” statements that I would dissent from, yet none of it addresses the question of whether Frohnmayer will end up being a spoiler. That question rests on recognizing that our electoral system makes any kind of strong candidate outside of the two major parties a spoiler. Whoever gets the most votes wins; therefore, a third candidate splits the potential votes for whichever candidate is closest to him or her. The solution is not strong independent or third party candidates; it is changing the electoral system. Instant runoff voting would solve the spoiler problem, reduce the influence of money on elections, im- prove the quality of campaigns and have other beneficial effects. Go to www.irvore- gon.org to see how to help bring this about. Alan F. Zundel Eugene A COMPLETE SELECTION • Hinges & Latches • Master Mechanic Tools • Screws & Bolts • Keys Duplicated EUGENE mv DB • Housewares • Cleaning Supplies • Paint & Supplies • Wire, Rope & Chain • Lawn & Garden Supplies • Plumbing & Electrical Ask about our • Lock Sets & Security Latches TrueValue Rewards Card HARDWARE 2825 Willamette • 342-5191 GIFTS SO RIGHT! OUTTA SIGHT! ★ Hundreds of LOCAL PRODUCTS! ★ Organic cotton SOCKS for EVERYONE! ★ Hemp, bamboo, & tencel clothing ★ Hoodies, gloves, hats, & scarves Spend a little! Spend a lot! A GIFT of PIE is really hot! Ho Ho Ho! You really gotta go! Monday-Saturday 10-7 / Sunday 12-6 ★ Corner of 11th & Willamette SIX GOP LIES Six lies most Republicans tell them- selves: • Racism has nothing to do with Southern states voting Republican. • Police shoot to stop, not to kill. • The U.S. doesn’t torture. • Saddam had something to do with 9/11. • Human behavior has nothing to do with climate change/global warming. • Republicans are fiscal conservatives. Their delusion makes sense when you consider that they want to return to WHO ARE YOU GONNA’ BLAME EDITORIAL Editor Ted Taylor News Editor Alan Pittman Reporter Camilla Mortensen Arts & Music Editor Molly Templeton Performing & Visual Arts/Copy Editor Suzi Steffen Calendar Editor Chuck Adams Contributing Editor Anita Johnson Contributing Writers Bryan Andersen, Sara Brickner, Jason Blair, Joshua Blanchard, Amanda Burhop, Jes Burns, Brett Campbell, Rachael Carnes, Michael Cockram, David Constantin, John Dooley, Nicole Fancher, Rachel Foster, Phillip Getty, Anna Grace, James Johnston, Zach Klassen, Sarah Mazze, Sharleen Nelson, Mary O’Brien, Aaron Ragan-Fore, Vanessa Salvia, Steven Sawada, Sally Sheklow, Lance Sparks, Eva Sylwester, Adrienne van der Valk Interns Katie Cornell, Anne Pick ART DEPARTMENT Art Director/Production Manager Kevin Dougherty Graphic Artist/Webmaster James Bateman Graphic Artists Shannon Browning, Barbara Cooper, Todd Cooper Baby Samara Cooper Contributing Photographers Kurt Jensen, Paul Neevel ADVERTISING National Sales Manager Mark Frisbee Display Marketing Consultant John Allen, Jennifer Donohue, Rob Weiss Classified Manager Geneva “the Goddess” Miller Classified Marketing Consultant/Reception Jayme Fuller BUSINESS Director of Sales and Marketing Bill Shreve Circulation Manager Jen-Lin Hodgden Controller Paula Hoemann Distributors Bob Becker, Kolia Guinsbourg, Ben Kraker, Susan and David Lawson, Robin Miller, Pedalers Express, Quickdraw Tim Risch, Jacob Zapata Printing Signature Graphics HOW TO REACH US BY E-MAIL: (letters): editor@eugeneweekly.com (advertising): ads@eugeneweekly.com (classifieds): classy@eugeneweekly.com (personals): personals@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 On October 26th 2007 as the full moon rose in the sky our beloved Moonwater left this world to embark on her new journey beyond. In keeping with mama's wishes we will be having a celebration with lots of fun and music and smiling and remem- bering. Please join us for a potluck Celebration at the Spencer Creek Grange at the corner of Lorane Hwy and Macbeth road on Sunday November 25th at 4 pm. Visit www.moonwater13.blogspot.com for more info. NOTE: No alcohol is allowed at the grange. NOVEMBER 21, 2007 7
