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By RONALD J. SHAWOrem
The United States of America is the most powerful and prosperous nation on earth. Our government thinks nothing of spending hundreds of billions of dollars on waging war, and helping other nations, yet shows no empathy towards over a million of our retired veterans who fought in previous wars and conflicts.
On June 2, 2003, the United States Supreme Court rejected to hear our case about "promised" health care involving former career military men and women who served during World War II and Korea. It was unconscionable that our highest court could not step forward and deal with this gross injustice. The Supreme Court said only Congress could rectify this problem.
This year is a Presidential and Congressional election year. The incumbents are already on their stumps telling us the great job they are doing, or will do, for our country. They have no hesitancy of telling half truths while demeaning the service and character of those who ensured their right to do so. Those seeking office are telling America that they have the magic that will be a cure all for all of America's ills. And you know, unfortunately, the American public will believe them.
After careful study of all the issues, confront the candidates for public office and get a firm commitment, not just a "promise," that they will rectify this injustice to our older retired military veterans. After you are satisfied, then make sure you are registered to vote, and then vote your conscience.


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SLEEPS protest makes plans to spread
EUGENE, Ore. -- Protesters pitching tents in the Free Speech Plaza have made plans to split up and spread to other sites, including one in the park blocks used by the Eugene Saturday Market.
Organizers with SLEEPS (or the Safe, Legally-Entitled Emergency Places to Sleep) estimate that 80 people slept at the free speech plaza Monday after a Eugene judge nullified 21 trespassing citations. The ruling found it unconstitutional to kick protesters out at nightfall.
Since the court ruling the plaza has been filled to at-capacity levels with SLEEPS protesters who are pitching tents to find a permanent solution to homeless sleeping areas.
Now protest organizers say they've made plans to cross the street and make a separate camp near where the Eugene Saturday Market sets up.
"The last thing people here want to do is to be a burden to other people who want to carry on their business. The issue is with the city and county," said SLEEPS protester Alley Valkyrie.
Community Relations Director Jan Bohman said Eugene allocated $225,000 to existing homeless services in the city.
"The council took action and allocated some additional money that went for a number of efforts," said Bohman. "From the cities point of view it's a county issue … the city is not involved in that demonstration right now."
Valkyrie said SLEEPS protesters believe that whether or not the problem is addressed, the nearly 1,700 estimated homeless people living in Eugene need a permanent place to sleep at night.
"A lot of it has to do with political pressure, it has to do from pressure from business community, from residences … from people who don't want the homeless in their community," Valkyrie said.
Bohman said the council is considering a "dusk 'til dawn" temporary campsite to accommodate more people.
Our news staff called Saturday Market organizers to get their take on the new SLEEPS location, however they haven't responded.

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Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who Bound Them Togetherby Ron Hall and Denver Moore and Lynn Wincent
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Meet Denver, a man raised under plantation-style slavery in Louisiana in the 1960s; a man who escaped, hopping a train to wander, homeless, for eighteen years on the streets of Dallas, Texas. No longer a slave, Denver's life was still hopeless — until God moved. First came a godly woman who prayed, listened, and obeyed. And then came her husband, Ron, an international arts dealer at home in a world of Armani-suited millionaires. And then they all came together.
But slavery takes many forms. Deborah discovers that she has cancer. In the face of possible death, she charges her husband to rescue Denver. Who will be saved, and who will be lost? What is the future for these unlikely three? What is God doing?
Same Kind of Different As Me is the emotional tale of their story: a telling of pain and laughter, doubt and tears, dug out between the bondages of this earth and the free possibility of heaven. No reader or listener will ever forget it.
A dangerous, homeless drifter who grew up picking cotton in virtual slavery.An upscale art dealer accustomed to the worldof Armani and Chanel.A gutsy woman with a stubborn dream.A story so incredible no novelist would dare dream it.
It begins outside a burning plantation hut in Louisiana. . . and an East Texas honky-tonk . . .and, without a doubt, in the heart of God. It unfolds in a Hollywood hacienda . . . an upscale New York gallery . . . a downtown dumpster. . . a Texas ranch.
Gritty with pain and betrayal and brutality, it also shines with an unexpected, life-changing love.
This incredible retelling now includes an interview with the authors and a reader's guide that is perfect for individual or group study.
The most inspirational and emotionally gripping story of faith, fortitude, and friendship I have ever read. A powerful example of the healing, restorative power of forgiveness and the transformational, life changing power of unconditional love.-Mark Clayman, Executive Producer forthe Academy Award-nominatedThe Pursuit of Happyness
Denver Moore and Ron Hall's story is one thatmoved me to tears. The friendship that formsbetween these two men at a time when both were ingreat need is an inspiration to all of us to be morecompassionate to everyone we come in contact with. This is truly a wonderful book -Mrs. Barbara Bush
A modern-day slave and an international art dealer are bound together by a dying womans faith. Will Ron, the art dealer, be able to embrace Denver, whos been homeless for almost 20 years? Will Denver learn to trust a white man? Theres pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphal story.
About the Author
Ron Hall is an international art dealer whose long list of regular clients includes many celebrity personalities. An MBA graduate of Texas Christian University, he divides his time between Dallas, New York, and his Brazos River ranch near Fort Worth.
Denver Moore currently serves as a volunteer at the Fort Worth Union Gospel Mission. He lives in Dallas, Texas.
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