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6 JANUARY 13, 2011 EUGENE WEEKLY
TO THE EDITOR
Christians, Jews, Muslims and Bahá’ís —
are looking for eternal bliss in heavenly
realms at the expense of our planet.
The reality is that these people, and
all other personal god adherents, are
practicing a cruel, submissive, make-
believe game. And of course, our corporate/
military handlers wholeheartedly approve
of this game.
Until we can all unite behind one another,
leaving these incredibly insecure gods to rot
alone by themselves, we are doomed.
George Carlin once said: “War,
disease, death, destruction, hunger, fi lth,
poverty, torture, crime, corruption and the
Ice Capades. If this is the best God can do,
I’m not impressed. Results like this do not
belong in the resume of a Supreme Being.
This is the kind of shit you’d expect from
an offi ce temp with a bad attitude.”
Amen, George.
Robert Simms
Eugene
ANOTHER WORTHY CAUSE
I felt a little jealous as I read EW’s
Eugene B. Good section in the Dec. 23
issue. It identifi ed the community’s most
deserving charities as chosen by EW’s
staff. My jealousy didn’t last long, and it
wasn’t because they would benefi t from
the Weekly’s recommendation but just
that the Red Cross wasn’t mentioned and
wouldn’t be on givers’ minds.
I hope next year we will be included.
As I read, I recognized that all those
agencies receiving an assist from EW
provide desperately needed support to
many desperately in need. Their efforts are
24/7 and are certainly bound to continue
as long as the no-economy prevails and as
long as innocent people and animals are
made victims.
It is important for everyone to know
that your local Red Cross provides
shelter and emergency assistance on
a local disaster event basis. It is there
24/7, but thank goodness the events are
infrequent — there were 10 fi res in the
Eugene Springfi eld area during December
in which individuals and families lost
everything they owned. We helped them
as best we could.
Red Cross sent a volunteer regardless
of the time of day or night to assist the
victims and provide them with emergency
shelter and clothing. It incurred all the
cost of the assistance without a penny of
government support.
The cost of providing nights in a motel
and replenishing supplies of blankets and
sweat clothes is a major expense. Red Cross
operates on a minimum overhead. It is a great
steward of the donated dollar and stands
ready to help anyone in need regardless of
race, religion or political ideology.
Red Cross does need fi nancial and
material assistance from the local
community. It also needs volunteers to help
provide the timely assistance to fi re victims.
Get involved if you can. Call 344-5244 and
ask for Katey. You may also fi nd Red Cross
online at http://oregonpacifi c.redcross.org
Jeff Simons
Emergency Services
ARC Oregon Pacifi c Chapter
Eugene
WORD OF GOD?
According to Rich Peters in the Dec. 30
issue, Christians, a group I am not a part of,
should not be participating in Christmas
because it is a pagan holiday, and evil, as
the Christian church branded all things
pagan in origin and said that birthdays
are to not be celebrated. He mentions that
Christians should not heed the word of the
men in charge of the church, because they
are just men and don’t know the true word
of God. However, what about the fact that
the Bible, which he claims to be the word
of God, is actually the work of men? Since
God needs to remain so secret and all,
and cannot reveal himself, where do you
think these men got the idea that they were
writing God’s law? Probably by drinking.
Rich Peters, really, the hypocrisy
kills me. It’s so great to judge people for
following the word of some man rather
than the word of God, isn’t it?
Tiemo Norman
Eugene
DINING DISASTER
Recently my husband and I were
dining out in Eugene. A few tables over
was a family of four. The younger of the
two children began an intense wailing,
which continued for a long time.
My husband and I were attempting to
have a conversation but the wailing was
loud and nonstop, and conversation was
impossible. People all around were in
obvious distress.
After 15 minutes, I went over to
the table to inform the couple that our
attempts at conversation were impossible
because of the noise and asked if it would
be possible for them to step outside with
the child until he calmed down. I was told
absolutely not as it was cold outside.
This type of behavior is a societal
problem and it is becoming more prevalent
with the rise of poor parenting, lack of
manners and concern for others. Children
who misbehave should be left at home.
How can the parents enjoy themselves?
Children need to be taught this type of
disturbance is unacceptable. Why subject
other people who work hard and attempt
to have a rare evening out to your child’s
tantrums? Bundle the child up and step
outside until it’s over. Please have concern
for your fellow diners.
Lori B. Havas
Eugene
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