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3 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 Ashland Independent Film Festival announces this year's lineup Tripp Street closure planned for today, Thursday 10 things to know for Wednesday Emergency services, May 11 Special election: Jackson County voters OK marijuana tax Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services, May 11 Police reports Medford police use anti-overdose nasal spray to revive heroin victim Emergency Services, March 10 Medford man arrested for growing marijuana Politics and Elections Special election: Jackson County voters OK marijuana tax Ex-Merkley aide chosen as Oregon secretary of state Ashland: Budget increase, swimming pool funding discussion on council agenda Judge upholds Phoenix's moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries Ballots on Jackson County marijuana tax go out Friday Education St. Mary's reaches out to China Work your body to save your braaaaains Inert grenade spurred White Mountain Middle School evacuation Willow Wind students raise money for water District considers options to keep school tracks open, safe Environment Low snow closes Mt. 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Onorato: Try out this hot stuff in your kitchen on a cold night Serra storms Seattle Home and Garden Dear Monty: Successful rezoning property requires a plan Garden Cameos: Time to give your garden a new look Carol Link: Eradicate weeds completely, use edgers to help keep thrift on slope Paul Rogers: Daylight Saving, full moon hopeful signs for spring Home Help: 4 ways to redefine your outdoor space Health Community blog: The Future is Now Dr. Murray Feingold: Cognitive-behavioral therapy shown to help hoarders Dr. Jeff Hersh: Gallstones affect 25 percent of American women Health Watch: Get prepped for spring break HealthStyle: Marriage care and maintenance Hiking Biking Faith More religion events in the Rogue Valley Religion Briefs Religion briefs, Feb. 27 Religion briefs: Friday, Feb. 20 Religion News: Pope makes surprise shantytown visit Milestones and Achievements Exercise helps special-needs kids adjust to airport procedures Engagement: Workman-Wright Anniversary: Hofer Columnist for a Day Rogue Healthy Aging Tempo Latest stories Warren G. performs at the Historic Ashland Armory Thanks for the Memories presents 'Anastasia' OSF Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic Zepdrix! 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'Shook, Rattled and Rolled' ZEPDRIX! at the Historic Ashland Armory The Bee Eaters play Headwaters Ladysmith Black Mambazo plays the Craterian Theater Community Events Ashland Independent Film Festival announces this year's lineup OSF Hip-Hop Poetry Open Mic Ashland's First Friday Art Walk showcases new exhibits by regional artists Jesse Lawson and Joe Moxley host 'Barkeeper' Third Fridays showcases local artists Dining Serra storms Seattle Sakura Japanese Sushi Restaurant opens in new location Restaurant Inspections: Sunday, March 1 Great Outdoor Grill offers healthful options Restaurant Inspections: Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015 Tempo Videos Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » Obits Blogs TV Listings Movie Listings Oregon Outdoors Oregon Healthy Living Magazines/Special Sections Business Services NEWS NOW Our View: Medford council shouldn't over-regulate backyard pot gardens ... What you'll find at the growers markets this week ... Special election: Jackson County voters OK marijuana tax ... Our View: Medford council shouldn't over-regulate backyard pot gardens ... What you'll find at the growers markets this week ... Special election: Jackson County voters OK marijuana tax ... LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, March 6 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 6, 2015 @ 12:01 am Posted Mar. 6, 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" --> The smell of money A recentMail Tribune editorial, "Smell of trouble may spark marijuana limits," stated, "The legalization of marijuana is hardly the calamity that some would make it out to be." Be that as it may, it isn't legal, because the federal government says the possession, sale, distribution and cultivation of marijuana is still a felony. Federal law always trumps state and local law. So, the state is condoning the violation of federal law while planning to tax the illegal activity. Generating money from something that is illegal is also a crime. It's like taxing both the call girl and the john. So my question is this: What's to keep federal law enforcement from seizing the tax revenue in a forfeiture? It probably won't happen with this administration, but what if a Republican is elected president? Chuck Michel, Bonanza Don't look backward Your Feb. 19 editorial asks that our new governor consider our entire state in her efforts to rebuild our economy. But you focus entirely on the timber industry. I submit that looking only backwards at the timber industry is counterproductive to long-term economic stability. I believe that this sort of thinking reflects much of why our local economy suffers, and has not grown as it has in more forward-thinking regions of Oregon. Isn't it time we realized that the timber industry of the past is not the timber industry of today, and that it will never be the economic savior we've unsuccessfully pinned our hopes to for decades? Isn't it time to recognize the growth we've experienced, as well as the potential for much more, in the outdoor recreation and tourism industries? Working in the outdoor recreation industry for decades, I know first hand the growth we've accomplished, and the opportunities still untapped. Rather than only looking backwards, let's hope our governor has the foresight to also focus on what our region has to offer in terms of an economic future that is truly sustainable, and does not diminish our attributes or our quality of life. David Strahan, Grants Pass NAFTA on steroids OurCongress must protect us against another devastating fake trade deal. They must maintain their constitutional authority over such trade agreements and not turn the job over to the president. The TransPacific Partnership (TPP) is an expansive 12-country trade agreement being compared to NAFTA on steroids. It will ship more of our jobs overseas. It will drive up the cost of our medications by extending patent length. It does not include strong binding environmental regulation for some of the world’s most pristine ecosystems, or protect against illegal logging and wildlife poaching. It allows corporations to challenge national laws in a privately run international court. Tell Congress to vote no on fast-track authority for the TPP! Carol Palmer, Medford Bus changes irresponsible RVTD's plan to move bus routes from Talent Ave to Hwy 99 is irresponsible. It is an ill-considered attempt to resolve scheduling problems related to traffic issues in Ashland. This change will require riders to cross a four-lane highway which is either unlighted or poorly lighted. Additionally, RVTD will be moving stops out of the residential areas, forcing riders to walk down unlighted side roads that do not have sidewalks. What's really wrong is that General Manager Brown states that she and RVTD staff recognize the safety issues for Hwy 99 stops. On the basis that these risks exist elsewhere, making Talent stops more dangerous does not appear to be an issue in this routing decision. Perhaps modifying routes in Ashland, where RVTD says the delays originate, would be more productive and fair. Larry Barker, Talent MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 6, 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 Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs 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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