Letters to the Editor
He supports April 15 boycott to make a point
From Ray Karczewski
Cave Junction
I, Raymond Ronald Karczewski©, a non-Fourteenth Amendment citizen, but a natural-born American common man of the Sovereign People arising under the original jurisdiction of the de jure Constitution of the “united” States of 1789 as amended by the qualified electors of the several states of the American union and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 for the Territories of the de jure “united” States do hereby declare:
Not everyone can do something, but everybody can do nothing.
Resist not evil. Do nothing to support evil. Boycott, boycott, boycott; and freedom is yours.
Opposition raised to cougar proposal
From Kali Heydel
Grants Pass
I am deeply concerned with the Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife’s (ODFW) proposed killing program and its plan to hire citizens to chase and kill cougars with hounds. It’s cruel and vicious, and I am completely opposed.
Illinois Valley is a magnificent wilderness area where my family and I enjoy camping, hiking and kayaking. Cougars are an integral part of our ecosystem, and the risk of being attacked is minimal. Furthermore, there is no evidence that the ODFW plan would reduce that risk.
The salmon, the rivers, the forests and the cougars do not have a voice. We are the Earth-keepers, and it is our responsibility to speak up for the four-legged creatures at risk. These beautiful wildcats need our voices.
I hope that other denizens of the area will join me and contact their state representatives to speak against the plan. Also, more information is available from Big Wildlife at (541) 846-1352 or info@bigwildlife.org.
May we remember the counsel of Chief Seattle: “All things are connected like the blood that unites us. We did not weave the web of life; we are merely a strand in it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.”
Measure 37 seen as way to raise funds
From Delmer Wagner
Rogue River
We all know libraries and schools are in trouble. They all need more money.
And we need more money for police protection, etc. Yes, Oregon is suffering for lack of funds. Where is the revenue coming from if Oregon cuts off the means of acquiring more tax funds from logical places?
I am wondering why some of our leaders are working against Measure 37 and reasonable development of private property. This definitely would bring in more tax money to our state and county.
Small farms and country people have been the backbone of our communities since the beginning of this great land. Let us not take away the American Dream from our young people who wish to also establish their homes and families in this beautiful country.
Many older people acquired property years ago, fully expecting to get the benefit of the natural increase of land prices. Then came Senate Bill 100, taking away their most basic of civil rights: property rights.
SB 100 likely would not have passed if a compensation bill had not been attached. But now the governor and others have “forgotten” the compensation part of SB 100.
Measure 37 reinstated rightful compensations, and now it appears that people are working against it. Most of our state is owned by BLM and other government agencies. This situation provides thousands of acres of open space, but of course does not bring tax dollars to the counties.
Oregon appears to have the most regulated land laws in the United States. We must all work together to get these laws modified to something more reasonable.
Under Oregon court decisions, regulators can take away 95 percent of the use and value of private property without compensation to property owners. We can do something about it, starting with a call to Oregonians For Action at (503) 620-0258.
Valley looking good to frequent visitor
From B.P. Southwick
Sacramento
My business involves frequent travel through your area, and it appears that things are looking up for you.
From what I read in your newspaper, which I buy at whatever restaurant when I stop in your valley, you have a bright future. I have seen similar circumstances in other locales, and it seems you have a good thing going.
With the new homes and efforts for business development, I predict good things for your valley and for your citizenry.
