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I am proud as an Oregonian that we have ignored the negative ads paid for by special interests and we have voted with our minds rather than being swayed by the propaganda and millions of dollars spent trying to buy this election.  No wonder Oregon stands so proudly above other states.

Congratulations Oregonians and Congratulations Governor Kitzhaber!  Welcome back.

posted 2 years, 6 months ago
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One reason the Library lost it's funding is that it was funded through property tax.  My share of the tax was $170 a year.  I can buy all the books I read in a year for less than that!  It's no longer an economical deal for me to pay for a library.  Besides, I can buy or download e-books for a lot less money and trouble and carry 350 books in one small reader.  I can do all my research for any term paper or report by using the internet, I don't need the library for that, either.  I'm sorry to see the old institution go, but it's day is over.

posted 2 years, 10 months ago
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