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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the Editor, March 27 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 27, 2015 @ 2:00 am Posted Mar. 27, 2015 @ 2:00 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" --> More thoughts on LNG With all the discussion lately about the LNG pipeline and export terminal, I found it interesting to discover how the Canadian company Veresen decided on this location in Southern Oregon to focus its corporate might. It recently spent $1.5 billion to purchase a controlling share in the Ruby Pipeline, a 600-mile gas pipeline from Western Colorado to Malin, Ore., the major hub from which the Pacific Connector is proposed to originate. If one looks at a map of the West Coast, every other port from Seattle/Tacoma to Long Beach, Calif. said "No way" to this project. But this proposed 36-inch, high-pressure gas pipeline and export terminal is to be the crown jewel in Veresen's plans, and with only some federal land and a few poor rural Oregonians to disrupt, I am sure they figured it an easy sell. To accomplish this feat, this foreign corporation will use the threat of eminent domain, the taking of private land, which should only be used as a last resort in situations benefitting the public good. Simply put, there is no public good, as this project is strictly for exporting natural gas and profiting handsomely in the process. Larry Koster, Ashland Breathing easier I think all those that voted for Mr. Netanyahu did what is good for Israel, and of course, themselves. Israel is the only stability in the Middle East. Israel offers peace and stability that is vital to a region filled with terrorists such as ISIS, Hamas and Hezbollah. I thank God Mr. Netanyahu is still the prime minister of Israel. Picture me breathing easier now. Christopher Tolhurst, Grants Pass End pet meat trade Saynotodogmeat.net is a registered nonprofit animal welfare organization whose mission is to end the dog/cat meat trade internationally. The goal is to create awareness about this barbaric industry and the ongoing suffering it inflicts upon millions of companion animals yearly, and to expose the serious health risks for human and animal security, such as the spread of rabies. Companion animals are deliberately beaten, stabbed, boiled and skinned alive, to ensure the butcher gets "tough meat," which customers demand, under the false belief that eating tough dog meat increases male libido and cures illnesses and diseases. There is no traditional excuse for the horrific pet meat trade, as slavery and human sacrifice were once considered "cultural traditions" too. Often companion animals are stolen from families and still have their collars on. Hong Kong serves as a beacon of hope that former pet eating countries can change laws and halt the trade. March with us at the Ashland Dog Park, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, weather permitting, and/or SOARS meeting (at 11) at the Talent Fire Station. Take a moral stand and say no to dog meat! Lisa Frost, Ashland MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 27, 2015 @ 2:00 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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