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Josh Burt
Eugene
AREA CODE BULLSHIT
I don’t know how anyone else feels about
it, but this new 10-digit area code dialing is
bullshit. Judging by the way people at work
were screaming from their desks all day
long over it, it’s a pretty safe bet that the rest
of the population feels the same way I do.
Did Oregon drop off into the dark ages? I
lived more than half my life in the Los
Angeles area, which changed area codes at
least three times while living there, and we
never had to dial 10 digit numbers when
dialing within the same area code. Is this
temporary? Even if it’s temporary, it’s still
bullshit. Whoever is responsible should be
fi red.
Michele Walter
Eugene
INHUMANE KILLING
I was thoroughly disgusted by the
“Skewered Nutria” article featured in the
Jan. 7 issue of EW.
Not at the investigation part — I’m
happy EW has reported on this information
— but on the actions of EWEB.
I understand the negative effects the
wildlife is having on EWEB’s canals
and the potential failure of such systems,
but I also understand that like all living
creatures, they should be dealt with (if at
all) humanely. The claim that EWEB is
doing this is pure farce.
Of course I would prefer as least invasive
a method as possible, but the suggestions
of Lyllian Breitenstein are logical and safe
ways of correcting the problem. Animals
are naturally drawn to areas which provide
them food, shelter, adequate temperature,
and are easily accessible. Isn’t this why
human beings sought shelter in caves?
If EWEB were to spend the money they
are paying the archer on alternative means,
they might have remedied the problem by
now. If the only foreseeable solution is to
exterminate the non-native species, then I
believe catching them alive and having each
one euthanized would be more humane then
sticking them with a bow and arrow. Who
does EWEB think they are, Robin Hood?
Though this species is not native and
seen as a pest by many, it doesn’t give a
company the right to exterminate each one
in the name of capitalism. All I can say is,
I’m happy my landlord pays my utilities so
I don’t have to send a check to EWEB each
month.
Emily Doody
Eugene
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Conjuring Mark Twain, comedian Bill
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too stupid to be governed. About half of us
will surely agree on that.
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Eugene
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