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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, Aug. 28 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 28, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Aug. 28, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2325,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> It's not too late The Northwest has never seen a fire season like the current one and, according to the calendar, we have not reached the peak. We have passed a tipping point on the climate change curve. The only thing we don’t know is how far we will fall before we reach a tipping point in shared consciousness. Wake up, friends. It’s not too late. We must put a hard cap on greenhouse gas emissions in 2016 and start replacing fossil fuel energy with renewables immediately. This will require a huge investment, new technologies, many thousands of skilled and unskilled workers and the support of every Oregonian. But consider the alternative. The smoke in our skies is just the beginning. The last time we thought that our existence was threatened, we rolled up our sleeves and won World War II. That resolve produced the "greatest generation." Now we need another generation of heroes. The time for denial and self-interest is over. Fire your first shot. Email your state representative, senator or our governor. Urge that leader to leap past business-as-usual and help enact climate stability legislation asap. Diarmuid McGuire Ashland Avoid weed killers I enjoyed Rhonda Nowack's column about weeds on Sunday, Aug. 16. And I appreciate her sentiment, since many people depend on pesticides such as glyphosate, aka Roundup, for weeds. People use it thinking it is benign and short-term. However, the opposite is true. The toxicity of glyphosate is finally being publicized after the World Health Organization recently reported that glyphosate is a Class 2 "probable carcinogen."  http://bit.ly/1x9hNIN Many additional articles about the dangers of glyphosate to human, insect and soil life are available online, including ones by the Institute of Responsible Technology and Dr. Mercola. EPA is investigating the product’s impact on 1,500 insects. Another recent study documented glyphosate's direct correlation to navigational issues of honeybees. Pulling, chopping, sheet mulching and eating (by goats or people!) are the best ways to deal with “weeds.” But there are non-synthetic, nontoxic methods available, such as vinegar, salt, acetic acid, plant oils, etc. However, understanding the benefits of so-called weeds is also crucial, and sadly lacking in our culture. For multiple reasons, I rarely pull dandelions, plantain and dock, and even leave vetch and chicory until they start going to seed. R. Reif Ashland Too long David Lewis was a friend to many and a good neighbor. He was murdered seven long years ago. Dave lived on the summit of Dead Indian Memorial Road. He was a trained wildland firefighter, loved politics, cared for his neighbors and land and would lend a hand to anyone when needed. David was a loving father and uncle,  an outspoken man for truth, a hard worker and a great guy. It is now seven years since his body was lit on fire and his home and all belongings torched to the ground. Subsequently, the murder was swept under the rug by ex-sheriff Michael Winters. Another historic cabin near Keno Quarry was also arsoned. There were "RV developments" afoot, similar to those illegally placed on two Hyatt Lake campgrounds.There were many suspicious characters, developers, sex-hook-ups, drugs and hidden activity on the mountain at the time. There are three crime scenes excellent detectives investigated. The location where David was killed is unknown. The community deserves justice. It was an especially heinous crime. We are very thankful to the first-responders, detectives and brave firefighters. All those who truly seek justice. There is a $20,000 reward for an arrest. Seven years is too long. Linda Lewis Ashland MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 28, 2015 @ 12:01 am » Comment or view comments /* $( 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 MailTribune.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 Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked 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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