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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, Nov. 25 DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Nov. 25, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Nov. 25, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2324,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Accept the decision I have followed the public art saga for several months, including attending one of the presentations by the final three nominated artists. I enjoyed the presentations, including the questions raised by the public and the ensuing discussion. My favorite sculpture was not the choice of the panel. I was, however, quite pleased with the whole process, one that included ample opportunity for public and private input. Having spent my adult life working internationally where consensus is frequently of value, and knowing the difficulty of reaching same, I have come to appreciate an open public process that affords questions, risk, discussion of the facts, exchange of views and informed decisions by leadership. It is time for leadership to act. It seems clear that a decision has been reached. The Ashland PAC, the Selection Committee and finally, the Historic Commission favor the Gather Sculpture. Let's accept the decision and move on. A few selfish voices are perhaps too loud, too fond of "historic" ownership and some peculiar proprietary notion of what is Ashland. Jack Hjelt Ashland Time to cap emissions The question to ask is whether we wish to continue, individually and collectively, to be part of the problem, or whether we’d prefer to become part of the solution. Several states already have effective programs that cap greenhouse gas emissions. Contrary to the claims of naysayers, these have not caused economic collapse. Instead, states capping emissions have all displayed positive economic growth, and have simultaneously reduced their greenhouse gas emissions. The message is clear: we can address global warming without tanking our economy. Programs across the nation can serve as models for Oregon. These states have reduced hazardous air pollution, increased independence on out-of-state fuel sources and stimulated local renewable energy economies. They have stimulated living wage jobs in renewable energy, compensated economically disadvantaged residents and strengthened their economies. It is time for Oregon to become part of the solution and cap greenhouse gas emissions. Let’s do it in 2016! Kathy Conway Jacksonville Keystone kudos Climate science tells us that we need to leave about 80 percent of known fossil fuel reserves in the ground and be totally weaned from them by 2050 if we wish to keep planetary temperatures within a rise of 2 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels. This might allow our natural systems and our agriculture and forests to survive. If we fail, for our grandchildren onwards, this planet will likely not be livable. Prudence dictates we take action. Kudos to President Obama for halting the Keystone XL pipeline, a boondoggle that would make a Canadian corporation immense profits but generate — contrary to claims from the corporation proposing the project — fewer than 50 permanent jobs. By transporting the most climate-polluting fossil fuel imaginable from Albertan tar sands to the Gulf Coast for export, Keystone would have represented a Faustian bargain of gigantic proportions while doing nothing for North American energy independence. If we care about future generations, we absolutely have to halt to the extraction and export of our fossil fuels. Kudos to Sen. Jeff Merkley for promoting an effort to block fossil fuel extraction from public lands. Here at home, sanity demands we also stop natural gas exports from the West Coast. Julia Rodríguez-Seidler Ashland DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Nov. 25, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Comment or view comments Terms of Service /* $( document ).ready(function() { // Jquery mobile is trying to style the button and leaving a blank gry button on top of a white button $("#viafouracoms .vf-comment-controls li.vf-right").html(' Submit '); });*/ » 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. 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. 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