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problem was “fire management” and “I’ll cut federal funding,” are appalling. Anyone that continues to support this person is either a coward, ignorant or both. Don French Eugene The bags said to avoid moving in a man- ner to kick up dust and agitate the asbestos fibers, while we were instructed to throw and move these bags around. Maybe it’s just me, but this seems like blatant disregard for our health and safety. Anonymous Eugene THE AROMA OF EUGENE This is a response to the Nov. 15 let- ter “What’s That Smell?” in the Eugene Weekly: I live in Wilsonville. Two years ago, I found out that there is a huge (8-inch di- ameter) Kinder Morgan petroleum pipe- line running right through the center of this small town. It was installed in 1962, runs under the Willamette River — three-quarters of a mile upstream from our drinking water treatment facility, and it has a history of leaking into the river, soil and air. The pipeline pumps 1 million gallons a day of primarily highly explosive jet fuel from Portland, through many towns such as Wilsonville, and ends in Eugene in the Randy Papé Belt Line area between the railroad and the river. There is a large storage facility located there to distribute the fuel to the nearby trains and to the trucks, which have close access to many highways in that area. So the contamination in that area is three times worse than in Wilsonville. I’m not at all surprised to hear about propane- like odors in that area. I researched the Eugene area to let oth- ers know that anyone along this pipeline, Editor’s note: EW only prints submissions anonymously if the writer has a concern about personal or family safety or job security. SHOW ME THE SCIENCE A science column — great idea (Wild- Type, Nov. 8)! And please let us see some research from the University of Oregon, to remind us that the news from that school is about more than football. Sara van Dyck Eugene GOOD RIDDANCE from Portland to Eugene, needs to protect their own health and safety, since none of the authorities are doing so, and also be- cause I’m considering a move to Eugene. If I do, I would definitely move far away from that area. For information about this pipeline and Kinder Morgan, visit shawnoneil.com. Robbie Sesso Wilsonville CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE Last week, I completed a day of com- munity service as part of a conviction. We went to the dump to dig trenches and move and cover garbage. One of the piles we had to deal with contained bags, many punc- tured, with warning labels that these con- tained asbestos. We were given gloves to wear but not facemasks or any other protective wear. While some folks are upset that Trump did not visit the Arlington National Ceme- tery on Veterans Day, I was actually pleased that he skipped it. His presence would have desecrated that hallowed ground. Besides, I suspect his bone spurs were acting up. Daniel Schlender Springfield LETTERS POLICY: We welcome letters on all topics and will print as many as space allows, with priority given to timely local issues. Please limit length to 200 words and include your address and phone number for our files. Email to letters@eugeneweekly.com, fax to 484-4044 or mail to 1251 Lincoln, Eugene 97401. b lack b eer F RIDAY NOVEMBER DELI SPECIAL BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF ESPRESSO DRINKS* *some exclusions apply. ask an associate for details. november 23 418 A STREET, SPRINGFIELD PUBLICHOUSEHUB.COM eugeneweekly.com • November 21, 2018 5
