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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 8, 2011)
SLAP IN THE FACE As an alumna of the UO, I am disgusted by the arrogance of Richard Lariviere in giving salary increases of up to 30 percent to the highest paid offi cials of the institution. What an insult and slap in the face to the hundreds of staff members who are being forced to take reductions in pay and who make only a fraction of the $200,000 to $350,000 salaries of these offi cials. If they are dissatisfi ed by their pay, let them leave and take other jobs. I’m sure there are many other people equally qualifi ed who would be willing to take their places and perform just as well or better. This action shows an equal disregard and disdain for the students who are facing yet another large increase in tuition, many of whom will spend years paying off student loans or will be forced to drop out of college. Mr. Lariviere might as well rename the place “Oregon Athletic Training Center” and give up the pretense of being an educational institution if this is his sense of priorities. Judy Romans Eugene ROBBIN’ HOOD Is the UO run by the Republican Party? Take from the poor and give to the rich. Shame on you. Philip Dietz Springfi eld INEVITABLE REFORM country becomes increasingly desperate. The real unemployment rate, the so-called “U-6 statistic,” is over 17 percent. The last time the economy was this bad was in the 1970s, after U.S. oil production peaked. Then we were able to import more oil, but that is no longer the case. According to the International Energy Agency, world oil production peaked in 2006. And, according to a recent U.S. Joint Forces report by four-star Gen. James Mattis, surplus oil production capacity will disappear by 2012 and by 2015 demand will outstrip supply by 10 million barrels a day. Economic growth and job creation depend on increased consumption of cheap energy, and we are now transitioning into a new era of unemployment and austerity. Because we need to create 250,000 jobs a month just to keep up with population growth, there is no reason for the United States to maintain its unstinting immigration policy. Calling negative population growth “nativist” belies the assimilation history of past immigrant groups. The Irish, Italians and even the Germans were at one time not considered “white” in this country. Hispanics, too, may soon be considered “white.” Hispanics living in the U.S. on average possess 69 percent west European ancestry, 21 percent American Indian ancestry and 10 percent African ancestry. As the jobs situation worsens, immigration reform will become inevitable. Juan Zaragoza Eugene ess, health… tn fi g, in p p o sh e, at d h A lunc ! e r e h t u o y e k a t n a c g n li Bicyc Take in our… 2nd Annual Sale Ends Sunday! As the unemployment rate continues to tick upward, the jobs situation in our Save up to $325 00 on a classy bike for your urban or touring trips. Twenty models from Breezer, Surly, Xtracycle and Civia. Breezer Uptown 8 In traditional and low-step designs. Save 10% to 50% off everything in our vast inventory. Find a pack, basket or rack to carry your stuff. A light or jacket to extend your range. Anything you can imagine and more! Breezer Finesse Extended sale hours: Thur-Fri–10-8pm, Sat/Sun–10-6pm 2705 Willamette St. 541.484.5410 arrivingbybike facebook/web RECESS READY! Back-to-School shoes by Keen D ONALD D EXTER J R DMD LLC DENTISTRY Our vision is simple – we believe in integrity above all else, and we serve those who are seeking a trusted source for their dental care Browse our website or call if you have any questions! We look forward to providing your care. 2233 W ILLAMETTE S T , B LDG B • 541-485-6644 w w w. d r d e x t e r. c o m FOLLOW YOUR FEET TO FOOTWISE WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM Downtown Eugene &#SPBEXBZt 'BDFCPPLDPNGPPUXJTFFVHFOF .PO4BU4VO Downtown Corvallis 48.BEJTPOt 'BDFCPPLDPNGPPUXJTFDPSWBMMJT .PO4BU4VO EUGENE WEEKLY SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 7
