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I am concerned about the depredation of the environment.  Can the environment be protected by our local votes?  If so, who will do the best job in your opinion and what are the most sensitive races on environmental issues?

posted 2 years, 7 months ago
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I just suggested a show on earthquake preparedness but I would also like a show about concepts!  I think passing the concept of national health insurance is HUGE and the details will get worked out over the years to come.  It is getting people to understand and accept over all concepts that is the job of the policy makers and the job of the technocrats is to work out the minutiae.  One of the problems we have with legislation is that once the elements start being discussed factions are created all over the place.  First, let's just get the CONCEPT accepted.  I don't know if you can make a show about that philosphical issue and legislation but I think it is a large part of what is wrong with our legislative process. 

posted 3 years, 3 months ago
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I suggest a show about earthquake preparedness in the City of Portland and surrounding environs.  I am especially conscious of the extremely dangerous Multnomah County Courthouse and the difficulty of getting anyone to seriously consider closing it down as it would "pancake" in an earthquake because of the way it was built and the corrosion to the pieces holding it together.  I am sure that there are other buildings that are equally dangerous and everyone should realize that the quake will come sooner or later.  Thanks. 

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