Independent, Tuesday January 22, 2002 issue. Response on January 29, 2002 follows:

Bob Hawkins, 561 Old Ferry Rd. , Shady Cove, OR. 97539

(541) 878-8029, (541) 878-8129

rdhawk@ccountry.net

January 24, 2002

Answer To Williams

Letter to the Editor:

We have seen a multitude of sad examples in Shady Cove and Central Point, that when an issue fails such as recall, initiatives, etc. the opposition then suggests that the advocates should personally pay the costs. Citizens being admonished for taking their civic responsibilities seriously is the sorry fad of today’s society. If this is a pattern for action, then this administration which freely spends our taxpayers money in an already known loser like the redistricting fiasco should also be forced to personally pay for the fees they incurred.

The above attitude is expected of dictatorships but not for our representative form of government.. I risked my life in a world war to protect not just my rights, but yours as well. I do not wish to take away your rights, but equally do not surrender mine. If anyone does not agree with the right to recall or initiative rights as granted by the Constitution, appeal to your representatives for an amendment or relocate to a country that does not allow opposition views. May I suggest sunny Iraq?

As to the “fallacies” issue, here’s a heads up, for as I write more that one capable attorney acting in concert is examining what you call “frivolous fallacies.” With several cases presently filed in both Circuit and Federal courts and the staggering potential for more, are you also elevating yourself to deny those people their rights? May I also suggest you examine the inner structure of this “Castle” rather than the exterior paint job? Perhaps you will even discover what “is” is.

Citizens For Affordable Government: Shady Cove. (most members have been in the Service)

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