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<br /> er informed than the av- transportation links, arts and culture, corn- could name.many Inbre that are adversely . should not take a position (
<br /> least have the resources muting, attractiveness of neighborhoods, affected by these dogs. national or national policy i;
<br /> es—are intelligent and etc." So,if you were unaware of these adverse possible war with Iraq. M:
<br /> o stand by their convic- Also,the newsletter contends that"envi- impacts and care, keep your dog on-leash! the forum focused on why tx
<br /> assume that the gang in ronmental considerations will enter more They can enjoy that,too. the Senate voted to not take
<br /> r more of the aforemen- into business decisions in the years ahead ' GENE HOLLOTER 2 "1 `0 3 resolution opposing war 't
<br /> ... and more businesses will.do the right' Springfteld most it was a personally di
<br /> nue to abuse the referen- thing not just for their image,'but because . as many opposed a rush to v
<br /> on will dig itself deeper they can save money by using less energy felt that university elected
<br /> underfunded and inferior and raw materials. In the short run, corn- Go visit Saddam maintain institutional neut
<br /> led social services, and pliance with environmental regulations is matters.
<br /> ity. This is the road to often an added cost; in the long run, it can I read the Jan. 27 Associated Press anti- Their decision is one I z7
<br /> mkruptcy. save big money." de bn the impact of a new war on•Iraqi not believe the university c
<br /> IN In Lane County, we certainly have a children.It stated they are already mentally laws prohibit university bod
<br /> great base from which to create this new and psychologically exhausted because of advisory positions on major
<br /> economy. United Nations sanctions.• Eugene
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<br /> Well, now, do you think if the United
<br /> EE"MITZI"COLBATH Nations would back off and President Bush extraordinary circumstance
<br /> In legislators would drop his war plans that the kids key is that the elected rer.
<br /> 'ember of Public Employ- would be just fine? 01' Saddam Hussein the Senate or faculty mem
<br /> stem and a now 40-year Keepdogson leash loves all his children. He really loved the sembly themselves m
<br /> n school districts, I wet determination.
<br /> children in Iran when he dropped nerve gas.
<br /> 's Jan. 26 Commentary As a past member and chairperson of ' on them. I've seen pictures of adults and Had I been a voting set
<br /> the Citizen's Planning Committee for the children getting Saddam's gas treatment cast a vote as Senate presid
<br /> Re, -Guard's editors Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker when he attacked the Kurds. It was pretty tie, I would have voted to si
<br /> objectivepart in dispel- Park (formerly known as East Alton Baker gross. tion opposing war at thi:
<br /> misunderstandings about Park), I wish to express my deep concern. Now, I know The Register-Guard editors taught courses and written
<br /> seeping the heat on legis- Every time I bicycle through the natural and a lot of their readers do not want Iraq consequences of war for n
<br /> Bar,fair retirement law. area, I see people with off-leash dogs de- invaded and Saddam taken out. So why cade, my conscience would
<br /> spite all the warning signs. Besides the publish anything concerning the plight of do otherwise.
<br /> . obvious possibility of endangering other Iraq's civilians? Why can't the newspaper GREGMcUCHLAN
<br /> bike riders and pedestrians, LA ,
<br /> the dogs pose staff and the.University of Oregon crowd University another very important issue here, of join the Hollywood elites and go.visit Sadd- Eugene AoOregon
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<br /> successes which I have concluded.that these people am? If they would do that, I'm sure he
<br /> either are not aware or just do not care. (I would see how worried they all are about , 1
<br /> kok forward to the Fore- hope it is the former reason.) • his children and would give up any nasty ,
<br /> Le Register-Guard. In the These dogs potentially impact the wild- of weapons. ' � ' !
<br /> :ck Roberts, executive di- life indigenous to. the natural area. The I don't' recall reading much concerning ';`,-,:p,,,-,. 1
<br /> to Metropolitan Partner- ponds and waterways are home to various the children of Kosovo when President
<br /> to perception that Eugene mammals (i.e., muskrats and occasionally a Clinton sent troops in without any support `
<br /> lo business is an exagger- beaver) and waterfowl. I have observed from the United Nations. Of course, his 0 '
<br /> need to counter this with these Clogs being allowed, and''sometimes needing a diversion from his personal prob- + s
<br /> :esses and compare Lane even encouraged, to.harass these animals lems was probably;thought by some morei E i a i
<br /> places to get a better in the water. The area also provides nest- important that a few kids. t ititki:514,4,0114j,
<br /> ing and rearing places for ground dwelling PAUL TYLER ViArii a $ t
<br /> ' fortunate to work with animals (i.e., small birds, mammals, non Cheshire. i a i a
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<br /> es in this community ev- poisonous snakes and even foxes). Many of �t° ' a p" a ° '
<br /> ss stories are here to tell. these ground nesters will just abandon ate
<br /> tter put out a supplement their nests with eggs and young when ha- A vote against war �. rid : °a `i ,
<br /> Managing your Business rassed by these dogs. This impact is less € °11 '1-104#41-1
<br /> tomy, and it notes that visible to their guardians, but is constantly . I'm writing to clarify my views ex � ®�i
<br /> with niche markets.will occurring: pressed at the Jan. 21 University•of Oregon '
<br /> in the years ahead. Fur- Our state bird ,the western meadowlark, forum on "The University and the Iraq 1!„,144,7,91,1",,,It. J
<br /> isletter states that larger was a known inhabitant in the past decade, Crisis." P ,.°
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<br /> made not just but it has not been observed.in the area in Register-Guard reporter Jack Moran'sn quality of life recent years. Off leash dogs very likely con- Jan. 22 article indicates I agreed with the ',
<br /> ils, parks and recreation, tributed to its demise. A wildlife biologist view that bodies such as the .UO Senate .'' .,'.,;• . 1-
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