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EDITORIAL/OPINION
Oregon boasts true rainbow
The recent misinformation making the
headlines in the mass media is that the Rainbow
Coalition glows with only one color.
However, this analysis ignors the limitations
o f many in white America who refuse to vote for
a Black man for president.
They are using the old “ blame the victim”
strategy that underlies institutional thought in
America. It states that poor people are poor
because they want to be on welfare, sick people
arc sick in order to live o ff the hospitality of the
state and affirmative action is reverse racism.
But non-white and low-income people are
awake while living through the American dream
o f inequality, under education and political
stagnation. Their collective hope is reflected in
the Rainbow Coalition. That sum total is Jesse
Jackson.
When the national media looks at Oregon
Tuesday, we hope their preconceived notions
about the Rainbow Coalition will not hamper
their assessment of the hues of colors that sup
port Jesse Jackson.
In Oregon, the Rainbow Coalition shines and
if Jackson does not come here it is because he, in
spirit, never left. The Coalition can be seen, felt
and will survive beyond November. When the
national media pauses in Oregon Tuesday, let us
show them the true rainbow of commonality
and concern. Put their misinformation to rest by
voting for the colors o f tomorrow. The Rainbow
Coalition glows in Oregon.
alance the scale
The unbalanced scale o f Portland’s legal
profession has again tilted unfairly against
Judge Mercedes F. Deiz in last week’s
Oregonian judicial-performance survey. Three
hundred and eleven lawyers gave Deiz the
second lowest rating as a Multnomah County
Circuit Court Judge.
In a city where you can count the number of
Afro-American attorneys on one hand, that im
pression of Diez is created by a legal profession
which still regards the Afro-American as three-
fifths of a person.
One lawyer stated, “ She tries to be a social
worker ...and is unable to hide feelings.” As
citizens, we should rejoice in the knowledge that
a human being is on the bench and not merely a
legal textbook without the depth o f experience
that being a Black woman in white America af
fords.
Judge Deiz is of uncommon valor and her
compassion for the dispossessed is limitless. If
Deiz has no comprehension of law, fairness or
integrity, why has no one ever filed to take the
bench away from her? It is because they know it
would be a downhill fight in a bottomless pit.
The people would vote to retain her. Deiz is a
people’s judge. All we ask when appraising the
judicial rating is that you consider the source.
JUDICIARY BALLOT
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JESSE JA C K S O N
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Jesse Jackson is
clearly our choice— not just because
o f his excellent stand on so many
crucial issues, but also because of
the rainbow coalition around his
candidacy here in Oregon and the
hope it brings for lasting political
change.
M A R Q IE H E N D R IK SE N
U nited State« Senator. The Ob
server urges readers to vote for
M argie Hendriksen. Hendriksen has
proven to be a very effective
legislative leader while remaining a
spokesperson for crucial progressive
issues such as affirm ative action,
comparable worth and progressive
income tax reform .
S T A T E O FFIC ES
B A R B A R A ROBERTS
S e c re ta ry o f ; S ta te . Barbara
Roberts is the clegr choice for this
important position. Her voting
record is similar to her opponent's,
but Roberts is distinguished by her
willingness to advocate for human
needs, exhibited during 20 years at
public service.
G R A TTA N KERANS
Treeaurer. Grattan Kerans is
unopposed in the primary. The O b
server endorses him because o f his
continued support for divestment of
Oregon State funds from South
A frica
as proposed
by Stale
Representative Jim H ill (D-Salem ).
M A R G A R E T CARTER
Houae District f i t Margaret
Carter is the one candidate who can
truly represent all o f the people in
the district. The Observer believes
Carter will do an excellent job o f ar
ticulating the needs o f her con
stituents and o f fighting for them
when necessary.
ANN E GREENFIELD
H o u se D la tric t f i t . The Obser
ver urges District 19 readers to vote
for Anne Greenfield. Greenfield has
proven her commitment through
years o f community service and, as
demonstrated by her endorsement
of the Homestead Exemption for
property tax relief, will be a
thoughtful and courageous represen
tative.
State Senate M.
The Observer
makes no endorsement in this race
since none o f the candidates has
proven his ability to represent the
diverse interests o f the districts con
stituents. Bill M cC oy is widely
respected by his colleagues in Salem,
but as his opposition to the creation
o f a Black house district (District
18) and his proposal for a gover
nor’ s mansion show, he is o ff track
with the wishes o f his constituents.
Steven M cElroy simply doesn't have
enough experience and lacks any
depth of knowledge on many crucial
issues. W ally Priestley's nine terms
as a representative show his effec
tiveness at raising issues, but he
lacks significant positive accom
plishments. Bill Stevenson, a former
State Labor Commissioner and
senator, favors too large tax breaks
for big business.
C IT Y A N D C O U N T Y
BU D CLARK
M a y o r o f P o rtla n d . Bud Clark is
the easy choice here. C lark's strong
support o f small business and neigh
borhood revitalization, along with
his willingness to openly solicit
creative solutions, would be a
refreshing break from the current
conservative administration.
commitment to improving the legal
system and ability to communicate
widely make her well qualified to be
a District Court Judge.
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C ity C o u n c il I I . M ike Lindberg
deserves the support of everyone
who wants the Council to actively
create a city where meaningful jobs
are available for all, where neigh
borhoods retain their unique iden
tity, and where crime is recognized
as a social, not just an individual,
problem.
#1. The Observer recommends a
“ n o " vote on ballot measure one.
Although some public works are
needed, money raised with bonds
approved by this measure would
primarily benefit rural areas and
there is no guarantee the public
works would create jobs for those
most needy.
CHARLES JO R D A N
»2. A " n o " vote is recommended
here. Fees for motor vehicles should
be based on weight since heavier
cars damage roads the most and in
creasing fees at a flat rate is
discriminatory
to
low-income
citizens.
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C irc u it C o u rt. D o p t. IB. Since
1970, Mercedes Deiz has been a
competent, fair judge with the in
tegrity to stand behind her concern
for our city’s youth. The Observer
thinks she has earned our support.
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server endorses Roosevelt Robin
son. His legal experience, tough
stand on crime combined with sup
port for funding creative alter
natives to jail sentences and his
pledge to go into the schools to
speak about crime and the legal
system, make him the obvious
choice.
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During 14 years in judicial service,
he has demonstrated a no-nonsense
approach and the crucial ability to
communicate well with a variety o f
people.
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D la tric t C o u rt. D o p t. I . Aaron
Brown, Jr., is the candidate endorsed
by the Observer for this position.
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O U E S T IO N : S h a ll t h e le e s to r th e lic e n s in g
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C R E A T IO N OF A M U L T N O M A H C O U N T Y
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION
CITY OF PORTLAND
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C ity C o u n c il 13. The Observer
endorses Charles Jordan. He is a
proven, effective administrator who
has fought to make Portland a more
livable city by initiating the Neigh
borhood M ediation Project, M o u n
ted Horse Patrol and Neigh
borhoods Against Crime programs,
among others.
JOE LANE
C o u n ty C lerk. As County Clerk,
Joe Lane will not only profession
ally manage the Elections Division,
he'll do his best to educate non-voters
about the election process. The
Observer endorses Joe Lane.
<3. A "yes” vote for number three
is important for the future. A good
library system is crucial for quality
education and an informed voting
public.
TH R EE Y E A R S E R IA L L E V Y FO R
C O U N T Y JU S TIC E S E R V IC E S
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libraries should be accountable to
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that. The Observer recommends a
"y es" vote.
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J U D IT H B A U M A N
D la tric t C o u rt. D e p t 2. The
Observer endorses Judith Bauman.
Bauman's experience as a Deputy
District Attorney/Prosecutor, her
»8.
A " n o " vote is recommended
on this measure by the Observer. The
vast m ajority o f this money will go
for more jail beds. The miniscule
rehabilitation program funding is
offered as a carrot to progressive
voters rather than representing a
change o f emphasis.
For C o u n ty Clock
(2-Y oar U n e v p tro d Term )
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