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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Gap fire eclipses 17,500 acres but is slowed by cooler, moist marine air ... Local wineries earn gold ... Voter information for Jackson County ... Gap fire eclipses 17,500 acres but is slowed by cooler, moist marine air ... Local wineries earn gold ... Voter information for Jackson County ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, March 29 Comment DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Pleased by Islam article I was so pleased to see the article by Huma Munir ("Terrorists have rejected Islam") in the Saturday, March 26 edition. We hear almost exclusively about the terrible things that so-called extreme Muslims are doing and almost nothing about Muslims who are following the peaceful edicts of Muhammad. In fact, most of them know very little about Muhammad and the Quran. Muslims would do themselves and the world a favor by more such articles as Munir’s. Nita Rosene Ashland Deniers deserve no support Despite the fact that public opinion on climate science has undergone a considerable shift over the last year, the leading candidates for the Republican presidential nomination remain entrenched in their commitment to reject science and Americans and represent fossil fuel corporations. According to a March Gallup Poll, fully 60 percent of Americans acknowledge most scientists concur with the opinion that global warming is happening. Meanwhile, the same Poll reveals that 57 percent of Americans also concur with the scientific consensus that humans are causing the warming. Paradoxically, however, non-scientific public respondents, who claim they understand the science very well, are the least likely to accept the scientific consensus. As Mark Twain reportedly stated: “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Presumably, the frightening leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination won’t support simple and rational steps necessary to protect our planet for future generations — their grandchildren as well as ours — even when these steps promote economic growth. They would rather see the planet destroyed just so long as fossil fuel corporations can continue to control our destiny and make obscene profits. No doubt their policies would undermine any effort by Ashland to establish a rational climate action plan. They deserve no support from sane voters. Alan Journet Jacksonville Thanks for article Thank you much for running the article on the Southern Oregon Land Conservation, Patrick Duffy, and the campaign to conserve frontage on the Rogue River. The Rogue is truly a treasure and the recreational opportunities it provides are the reason many of us live here. As riverside setbacks continue to be unenforced and second homes encroach on the river, the kind of stewardship the SOLC is proposing provides hope that our children will be able to enjoy it as we have. Keep up the good work. John Hamilton Ashland DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Mar. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with DailyTidings.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Alerts Email alerts RSS feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501