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HUMAN FUTURE cover it up or look the other way the worse it will get. It really is a pox upon Eugene. This conjures up the ugliness that once ruled Eugene less than 100 years ago. I wish the chief of police or the mayor would issue some relief in the form of a strong statement that hate crimes won’t be tolerated. This whole thing makes me sad. The brightest light is the support the community is giving. We have to have a conversation about this now, not after the athletes go home. Marc Time Eugene EDITOR’S NOTE: According to Eugene police, a suspect was arrested July 10 in connection with the vandalism of Eugene Asian restaurants, incuding Jade Palace, Yi Shen and Lotus Garden. COMMUNITY RIGHTS Allowing the Lane County Commissioners to unilaterally stop a local ballot initiative before voters have a chance to weigh in on it is effectively removing an issue from being discussed before it is even placed on the ballot. The arrogance of the four conservative members is absolutely stunning! This has nothing to do with costs of elections, as both these initiatives would fall within normal election cycles. This is all about governments, large and small, wanting to prohibit ordinary citizens from being able to exercise our rights to use the initiative system … “to alter, reform, or abolish the government in such manner as they (the people) see proper,” from Article 1, Section 1 of the Oregon Constitution. This example is exactly why Community Rights Lane County supports both these petitions, because citizen’s always get “pre-empted” (blocked by laws) when we fight for a healthy local environment and against corporate toxins, pollution and destruction. Together, we all can permanently change these laws for the better. Please get involved at communityrightslanecounty.org. Robin Bloomgarden Eugene Our lives and our actions affect the future of humanity. There is new research in several areas. Epigenetics shows our chromosomes are influenced by factors outside the basic DNA code. Environment and experience cause changes. Methylation of the genes is one mechanism. At conception, much genetic methylation is cleared. From the Cohn Institute for the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas in Tel Aviv, Israel, comes a study comparing the genome and epigenetic markers of Holocaust survivors and their descendants to that of related individuals not affected by the Holocaust. The genes of survivors and of their children show methylation in areas representing fear and anxiety not found in the control group. Human experience can be inherited trans-generationally. Does this news leave you hopeless and frustrated, predestined to suffer from insoluble problems? Think again. Epigenetic markers can clear. Much is still unknown about these processes. Research shows that babies see more than older persons. Babies are sensitive and aware. The importance of nurturing cannot be over-emphasized. These are among the topics of a one- day conference in Eugene on Friday, July 22. Why is maternal mortality for American black women four times higher than the general population? What can be ANNUAL 2-DAY $15 OFF A with SERVICE CALL this coupon THE OVERHEAD DOOR CO. OF EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD 541-686-8144 www.overheaddoor-eugene.com Beer Specials & Tastings Passport Stamps & More CELEBRATE AT BEER SALE BEERS FRIDAY 20% MEADS SATURDAY JULY 15-16 HARD OFF & CIDERS TASTINGS BOTH DAYS! INCLUDING NECTAR CREEK MEAD, WANDERING AENGUS CIDERWORKS, OAKSHIRE, NINKASI, 2 TOWNS CIDER, LA SALSA, HOP VALLEY, SUN RIVER BREWING, ALMA FOODS, ECLIPTIC BREWING, WILDCRAFT CIDERWORKS, MAZAMA BREWING, AND PLOUGH MONDAY Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the infl uence of this drug For use only by adults 21 years of age and older • Keep out of reach of children BENEFIT LUNCH Each week we’ll feature a different beer style: July 11-17: Copper Moon July 18-24: 50/50 Blend Rubinator, CopperHead; What’s your blend? July 25-31: Porter EAST 19th STREET CAFÉ · 1485 E. 19th Ave. · Eugene · (541) 342-4025 HIGH STREET BREWERY & CAFÉ · 1243 High St. · Eugene · (541) 345-4905 NORTH BANK · 22 Club Rd. · Eugene · (541) 343-5622 SATURDAY JULY 16 12-3PM PARKING LOT Hand-made Pulled Pork or Ice Cream--Scoop Pulled Turkey Sandwich, of Vanilla or North Carolina Salad, Soda Chocolate $4.00 $2.00 ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT CASCADES RAPTOR CENTER Raptor Center representatives will be here 12-3pm 25th & Willamette • Daily 8AM-10PM 541-345-1014 • capellamarket.com eugeneweekly.com • July 14, 2016 5
