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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor: Oct. 13, 2015 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Oct. 13, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Oct. 13, 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" --> No cows in Grouse Gap Grouse Gap meadows behind Mount Ashland is one of the most popular local stretches of the Pacific Crest Trail, with spectacular wildflowers and panoramic views. Unfortunately, the experience of visitors — and more importantly, the ecology of this beautiful area — was marred this summer by the presence of a herd of cattle, with wallows in wet meadows, damage to fragile areas with Ashland lupine and other sensitive plants, and dung fouling the PCT. Klamath National Forest claims an interest in “discouraging” cattle from using Grouse Gap, since there are no fences to prevent cattle moving into the adjacent Ashland Watershed, where grazing is prohibited. However, we documented the presence of at least 16 cows in Grouse Gap beginning in August, and repeatedly notified KNF. Each time, KNF promised to have the cattle removed, but as of Oct. 6 some were still there. KNF has dismissed our reports and photographs of damage, and actually praised the cattle dung spread across the mountain meadows and streams as “fertilizer.” If you love Grouse Gap and want flowers, not cow-flop “fertilizer,” please email KNF Rangeland Management Specialist Daniel Henklein ([email protected]) with this message: Keep Grouse Gap cow-free! Pepper Trail and Andrea Benton Ashland Cellphone sting, please I am hoping to see the Medford police set up a cellphone sting similar to the pedestrian sting in the near future. Many people are addicted to their cell phones. Until this changes I will continue to lay on my horn when one of these jerks is driving in front of me going slow or weaving. Chuck Brook Medford Support the LNG project A series of letters emanating mostly from Ashland have appeared in this space arguing against the liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. The arguments have three main points: 1. Safety: “The line is likely to fail causing catastrophic damage.” LNG lines have been used safely for decades. One wonders, if we stop all activities, even those with prudent risk, what have we come to? Our forefathers would turn over in their graves. 2. Economic Impact: “The LNG will not provide much revenue to Southern Oregon.” Not only would the LNG provide jobs during construction but would provide a marvelous continuing economic impact, particularly to the Coos Bay/North Bend area (a major seaport?). 3. Ecological Impact: “The LNG would provide more fuel for Asia to burn.” Anyone who has traveled in Asia knows that this economic juggernaut will obtain the fuel it needs whether it be from natural gas, oil or coal. LNG, with about 60 percent less carbon emissions, would supplant oil and coal and reduce the worldwide carbon footprint. Southern Oregon needs to support the LNG project and disregard incredibly selfish arguments of smug Ashland people secure behind the economic engine of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Jim Horner Jacksonville Cause goes deeper We are, again, forced to deal with the shooting epidemic. It is easy to blame the guns: I see no domestic use for assault weapons. The cause of the epidemic, though, goes deeper. There is a dehumanization going on in the world, including the U.S. Although we believe in an "open" society, embracing all newcomers (I experienced it myself), yet we often had our prejudices, driving the immigrants into their own neighborhoods, seeking brotherhood in gangs, Mafia, Tong or "Black Power." As a teenager in occupied Holland during World War II, I experienced that hateful despair when we had no future but to be 'scum' under the Nazis' feet. Massacre-suicide becomes an option when it is a de-personalized "us against them." The whole middle class no longer feels empowered. My contribution to a campaign is null and void compared to the upper 1 percent's offering. When we are not part of the solution, we become a problem. We flock to whoever gives voice to our frustration. Most of us don't shoot: We still hope to become meaningful. We also recognize our fellow citizens' faces. I shall vote, wondering what difference it makes. Hans H. 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