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all and architectural barriers do not exist.
Disabled accessible and affordable housing
is available in every neighborhood and a
recreation program that does not lock us
into one rec center or ghettoize us away
from the abled bodied.
I dream of a bus system that serves
all disabled people, not just those in
wheelchairs, and pays our medical bills
when we get hurt. An LTD that includes
seatbelts for the seats up front and child
safety seats for all children who need them
in cars, and secures walkers and rolling
carts to the floor. A police department that
enforces traffic and smoking ordinances
rather than just hassling homeless people.
Benches at all bus stops and a warm place
to wait hours for buses that never seem
to come on Sundays. An LTD that is
responsible to the wishes of residents.
A city where businesses are ashamed to
fly Confederate flags and where the white
majority is ashamed to behave in racist
ways when no persons of color are present;
that supports the Equal Rights Amendment
and sexual minorities and does not just
give lip service to equality for all.
But I guess these are just pipe dreams
because Eugene and Lane County are so
filled with violations of human rights I
doubt it will ever get better. The Ducks,
football and the almighty dollar are so
much more important.
Marianna Cathryn Glenday
Eugene
for six years in a row
2008–2014
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Trees on top of vehicles / Like slain
deer / Cars moving stealthily on highways
/ Like cougars tracking their prey / Tis the
season.
The whole scene falls short of what it’s
after: / Peace and serenity. / “Soft moonlit
snowfall” / Is jarred by flashing neon
figurines / Disproportionate expectations
/ Feelings of inadequacy / I sense the
wounded around me.
Those for whom the cheer brings out
painful memories / Those who are lost and
lonely / Those who have barely enough
to eat / Let alone jewels or treats for their
children.
I enjoy the candles and quiet /
Circumvent the excess / I remain connected
to loved ones / And wait patiently for the
calendar to turn.
Lorri Goodman
Eugene
POOCHES ON THE LOOSE
Echoing a letter that appeared in these
pages a few weeks back, I am tired of
the selfishness of Eugene’s dog owners
with regards to keeping their animals
leashed. Just now, riding my bike home
on Van Buren past Adams Elementary
School, I heard barking and turned to see
a dog charging after me into the street.
Fortunately, I was already going fairly
fast and was able to get away. That being
said, the Friendly neighborhood is full of
families. What if I had a child in a seat, or
in a trailer? What was only a moment of
panic for me could have resulted in serious
injury for another cyclist or pedestrian. I
don’t care how well behaved or friendly
your dog is, keep it on a leash in public.
It is selfish, rude and (as in cases like this)
shows a lack of consideration for your
pet’s wellbeing, as well as that of others.
Eric Devin
Eugene
GRAND POETRY
Once again, Sally Sheklow’s column
Dec. 24 cut through cultural miasma with
incisive commentary — and in such a
joyful way! I appreciate learning what I
cannot know from my own experience.
Thank you!
Now, with apologies to you and
Clement Clark Moore:
Sal, thanks again for your grand poetry
/ and reminder of straight Xmas effrontery
/ Whatever my friends’ choice of holiday
/ and no matter if they are gay, straight
or queer / I wholeheartedly wish them a
“Happy New Year!”
Robin Cushman
Eugene
RADIATION ABOUNDS
We are bombarded by radio frequency
(RF) /magnetic radiation supporting
computers, iPads, cell phones, cell towers
and locations that provide wi-fi to others.
Electric wiring is also a source, as are
radios and TVs. All these small doses
accumulate over time.
Now, we learn that much larger doses
in the form of “smart meters” (electric,
gas and water) will be added to the mix!
Each one will send signals through our
homes and businesses that will also be
receiving signals from each of our “smart”
appliances. Your main meter may also
be receiving signals from a dozen or
more buildings in the area, passing them
on to the collector nearby. In this way,
it’s possible that one household could
experience 11,000 or more tiny bursts of
radiation daily.
With a cell phone or computer I can
decide how and when, or not to use them.
The difference here is I cannot choose
when or how often these meters will be
sending radiation through me, my home
or my surroundings! There is exhaustive
evidence that even small doses of non-
ionizing radiation will cause deformities
of human DNA. What will accumulation
of ever more doses do to us?
EWEB wants to use smart meters to
save money by cutting jobs, at the expense
of our health and the lawsuits that follow.
Demand a moratorium on and public
discussion of the health and financial risks
of smart meters, now!
Robin Bloomgarden
Eugene
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