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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories Annual drive helps feed thousands of families in need Since You Asked: 'Hideous' fence serves an important purpose Dry future for McNeal Pavilion Three vie for Fire District No. 5 chief's job Curbing urban runoff in Gold Hill Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency Services Rogue River alleged kidnapper arrested Emergency services Emergency services Monica pens letter to judge Politics and Elections Buckley again named Ways and Means Committee co-chairman Latest count shows Measure 92 supporters narrowing deficit Granlund cartoon: GOP wrecking balls Ballot measures played little role in mobilizing voters in state Senate race 'Euphoria' over pot initiative Education Homelessness is growing problem for Medford students Les AuCoin recommended for SOU board Good news for SOU: Enrollment's up Mom gives school lobby a makeover Crater students present play about Thoreau's night in jail Environment Curbing urban runoff in Gold Hill Mt. View Estates' fill, riprap work lacked county permit Birders sought for bird counts Grow 'em before you plant 'em Since You Asked: Biomass One makes steam-generated power State News Resent ballots, late results likely to trigger GMO recount Nike plans 1.3 million-square-foot headquarters expansion Federal report shows Coos Bay LNG terminal would be large carbon source Oregon GMO measure may be headed for recount Oregon immigrants, activists celebrate Obama plan Nation - World Obituaries Ernest "Bud" E. 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Opinion Latest Letters to the Editor, Nov. 24 Michael Gerson: Pope's human touch can be confusing Our View: Lawsuit reopens the GMO debate Letters to the Editor, Nov. 23 Dana Milbank: How the GOP can poke back against Obama Editorials Our View: Lawsuit reopens the GMO debate Other Views: Legislators shbould avoid feel-good distractions Our View: Signs of controversy Our view: Richardson got the coverage, not the win Court ruling may envelop Cover Oregon Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, Nov. 24 Letters to the Editor, Nov. 23 Letters to the Editor, Nov. 21 Letters to the editor Letters to the editor, Nov. 19 Guest Opinions Guest Opinion: Fight for the rights of independent voters will continue Guest Opinion: 'Natural' not necessarily better for forest management Guest Opinion: County voters rebuffed judicial appointment process Fix health care reform, don't scrap it Reflections on the election in Oregon and beyond Lifestyle Latest stories Home Help: Quick tips for getting your home ready for the holidays Community blog: A Little Toilet Talk Anniversary: Mastain Century Club Wedding: Tomlinson-Nowak Food Restaurant Inspections Community blog: Finish off Thursday's feast on a lighter note Corn pudding like a ray of sunshine Keep it simple with Thanksgiving wines Homes for the holidays Home and Garden Home Help: Quick tips for getting your home ready for the holidays Mortgage insurance: Your questions answered Home Help: Spruce up your home with quick DIY painting projects Beyond curb appeal: When it pays to stand out Use the hidden meaning of color to enhance your home Health Community blog: A Little Toilet Talk 'Tis the season to be jolly County resident no longer at risk for Ebola Health Watch: Holidays can trigger allergy attacks Dr. Jeff Hersh: Tackling Ebola and flu concerns Hiking Biking Faith Religion news: Pope aims to expedite sex abuse rulings Religion news: Seattle-based mega-church dissolves Religion Briefs 'Walk the talk' Religion briefs Milestones and Achievements Century Club Wedding: Tomlinson-Nowak Wedding: Rodgers-Horn Local farmers need more products in grocery stores Ashland honey festival draws swarm of visitors Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories New 'Alice' has some for kids ... and adults The Bohemian Club A new guitar slinger in town Clayfolk Show set for this weekend at Medford Armory Caleb Klauder Band and The Steel Wheels play the Unitarian Fellowship Theater New 'Alice' has some for kids ... and adults 'It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play' opens at Oregon Cabaret Theatre 'Red Noses' a romp through slapstick and pathos SOU presents 'The Drunken City' The power of human spirit Music A new guitar slinger in town Peter Chianca: Top 40 songs even a dad could love The Farr Side: Different artists, common songs Caleb Klauder Band and The Steel Wheels play the Unitarian Fellowship Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon to perform two shows Community Events New exhibits highlight Third Fridays Clayfolk Show set for this weekend at Medford Armory Review: Randall Theatre's 'Secret Garden' still enchanting Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhiits by regional artists Spookadelic Halloween Funktacular promises a lively dance party Dining The Bohemian Club Thanksgiving comes early at Taprock Word of Mouth: Brunch at Brothers' Restaurant Blue Toba is a cultural experience Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obituaries Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines & Special Sections NEWS NOW Mt. View Estates' fill, riprap work lacked county permit ... Church project built on faith ... Our View: Lawsuit reopens the GMO debate ... Mt. View Estates' fill, riprap work lacked county permit ... Church project built on faith ... Our View: Lawsuit reopens the GMO debate ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, Nov. 11 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 11, 2014 @ 12:01 am Updated Nov 11, 2014 at 12:19 AM Posted Nov. 11, 2014 @ 12:01 am Updated Nov 11, 2014 at 12:19 AM » Social News Looking ahead Now that we have the issue of "recreational marijuana" out of the way, placing it in the category of "recreational boozing," we can get onto bigger and lower things, such as legalization of "recreational meth", or perhaps "recreational opium." We have discovered the use of the word "recreational" has placed unsavory things in a better light. Well, I doubt that non-users of marijuana voted for its legalization, so it should give us some indication of where our society is headed. It may have begun with the legalization of Obama. Bill Smart, Talent After-election thoughts It is amusing that the writers of "Our View," Nov. 6, discredit voters again as confused on candidates they marginalize, demonize, call extremist and disapprove of. This country is divided equally on ideological differences and respect should be given to all thoughts despite differences. Yes, Jackson County has stayed on solid financial footing — however, funded from the backs of the middle class! In 12 years, our taxes have increased by $1,951. This year our taxes went up $421, $195 just for the library. We believe the RVTD measure was defeated because people are frustrated with constant and continuous increases. We buy our car, pay for gas, repairs, license, fees, insurance, and we pay for those unable to pay their fair share. Does this mean we do not care? Absolutely not! We have humble causes we care about and support! Might there be some greater responsibility on the part of the bus riders, for those using the library to pay a minimal fee, or those receiving other free services such as health care? Taxpayers are overburdened and frustrated! As our parents said in the 1950s, "You can't squeeze blood out of a turnip." How much will it be next year? Joe and Debbie Dauenhauer, Ashland History forgotten After the votes are in and people have spoken, we all go back to whatever we were doing before the elections. It's hard for me to belong to either party anymore, so, I officially changed to an independent. Whatever your party or beliefs, I think the nation again has voted for those who will have us in perpetual war. Yes, both parties took us there, and here we go again. Switching back and forth between parties, only to get the same. Fear drives us to not see this. Fear of "others," fear of the unknown, and fear itself. The status quo is back and it replaced the status quo. Really, do we not see this? Well, so be it. In the coming years, while you begin to think "this looks and sounds familiar," you will be right. We did it again. So speak out loudly when this finally hits home for you. As the body bags begin the journey home, it's too late for many. Tell your representatives in Washington "no more war," "No more lies." But it's up to us to be fearless in the face of hate and confusion, given to us by the status quo. Judith Sanders, Medford Ranchers crying wolf Oregon cattle ranchers are crying wolf. From media coverage, you’d think wolves and other predators were eating ranchers out of house and home, causing significant losses to their livelihoods. This is absolutely false. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, 3 percent of Oregon’s cattle deaths are caused by predators, as opposed to a whopping 97 percent caused by non-predator issues, mainly disease, injury/lameness or unknown causes. Since returning to Oregon, wolves have been responsible for less than half of 1 percent of cattle losses. The USDA computes this figure as zero losses. To improve their bottom line, ranchers need to address the 97percent of losses by improving husbandry; tracking herds, treating disease, injury and that "unknown" category responsible for 30 percent of their losses. The USDA reveals only 13 percent of Oregon cattle ranchers remove carcasses. While ranchers whine about predators, the majority invites them in to dine on their losses. Considering the odds of wolf predation, it’s absurd to suggest, much less put on the front page, that OR-7 may have killed a cow in Prospect. Sally Mackler, Jacksonville Solution must be fair One of the problems with Mr. Mumby’s argument against the mileage driven tax (MT, Nov. 7) is that the only ones paying the vast majority of the upkeep and repair of our roadways are those who buy gasoline. The drivers of electric and hybrid cars do not pay their fair share. Yes, the miles driven tax would not collect upkeep fees from out-of-state drivers, so another solution must be sought. Perhaps a combination of both systems with a rebate or tax credit for Oregonians for overpayment calculated with the use of whatever technology used to calculate miles driven. Unfortunately, even this method will not collect from those out-of-state drivers. Perhaps a separate tax for all electric and hybrid cars equal to that paid by gasoline car drivers. Whatever the solution, it has to be fair to all Oregonian drivers whether they drive gasoline-powered vehicles, electric or hybrid. 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