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did you know ken kesey? or any of his "associates?" tell us what "sort" of people kesey and his co-horts were....	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The details seemed very clear to me when I read the article. Poor dog. Rest in peace, little friend.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
How about mentioning that Bryce McCormick suffered his first loss at 132 on the season.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Excellent editorial. Jeb didn't realize that moderation and basic decency were no longer in fashion within the GOP primary's voters. He'd actually fit in with the current Democratic party's conservatives a lot better than in the current GOP.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
While the article does a decent job of reporting the details, the headline is editorialized at best. To say that Bailey is "exploiting" a "loophole" suggests that he's trying to circumvent rules imposed upon him, when in reality he's simply strictly adhering to a self-imposed rule. Literally interpreting a constraint you impose upon yourself can hardly be considered "exploiting a loophole." Meanwhile, Wheeler -- who hasn't handicapped himself with any such rule -- is out-earning Bailey by an order of magnitude. The WWeek might as well write a headline about Wheeler "exploiting" his right to collect contributions without limit.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I was commenting on someone else's comment, not the article.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
You need to do a bit of research regarding Sheriff Palmer's comments and actions. He openly supported Bundy & Crew with his comments that they were defending America against the government. He met with Ritzheimer and Payne, two of the now indicted militia members and had them autograph his pocket copy of the Constitution. He was in attendance, in full uniform, at the meeting the Bundys and some of them followers, including of course, Funicum, were heading to when they were arrested. Some of your comments are amazing.."asking for autographs does not comprise public support." "Meeting with them does not comprise public support." Palmer took public stands and took actions which directly undercut the actions of the Sheriff of Harney County, the Oregon State Police and the FBI. He supported very publicly armed occupiers who are now jailed and awaiting trial for serious crimes. You're welcome to support such actions. But, I must ask, WHY?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Would like to make reservations for Camp Charlie for a party of six with 4 tents, looking for 4 nights sometime in August. Does WW have any vacancies at this time? Would love to see full time encampment at Hales house between now and the end of his term in office.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Why not use vacant schools for the homeless? Some of these people used to have jobs, but fell off the grid. Hire a few to cook, a few to clean and a few to oversee. Get local companies involved. Provide training and employment opportunities. Provide tax incentives. Have rules to live in the facilities, and if you don't follow them you have to leave Portland city limits. The city really doesn't want to get their hands dirty by actually taking care of these people. That is why they are trying to hand the situation off to the county. I'm sure the spreadsheet types will show how financial impossible this is, but not really taking this matter in hand and getting these people real help is going to cost this city plenty. The schools are just sitting there waiting for the city to make big bucks off of them. That is what the mayor and city council is really all about. They work with contractors to squeeze every penny out no matter how they destroy our quality of life.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
If you're going to conclude with "If it ain't broke, don't fix it.", then you really need to demonstrate that it ain't broke with more than declarations. What's the percentage of elegible voters who turn in ballots...statewide, not just in this county? Is it possible that a stamped, addressed envelope could increase the number of ballots returned? If so, it's worth the cost.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I'm honored that you used my photograph! I hope Ray's Ragtime doesn't get evicted & your story helps him raise the necessary funds to save the last of Old Portland that's slowly being forced out.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
DG...you're misunderstanding my comment. Kesey and groups were frequently not attired nor acting in accord with "business interests", which I know from some interaction and observation in the 70s and later. Those business and "development" interests have tolerated anything labeled "Kesey" only because they thought it was "good for business"...and now they think it isn't.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
When Shockley pays all these creditors off, he's not going to have a heck of a lot left over. Maybe he should start a GoFundMe account.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sometimes he doesn't even have to cheat.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Since closing Guantanamo Bay was one of the key promises he made back in 2008, it'd be great if he could fulfill it. But I definitely don't see it happening without a fight.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Can the Register Guard stop calling motor vehicle crashes "accidents". This term for collisions is both offensive and misleading as well as perpetuating the notion that motorists aren't responsible for driving safely. Call them crashes or collisions, like most police do, please.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I can summarize this article in a brief sentence. Hypocrisy is rampant in Congress and has been so for years.	0.5	0	0	0	0.5	0	0
Spring time is really happening. Maybe.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wow, incredibly sad. But I wonder why it has taken so long to process this case, if she admitted to it the night it happened, nearly two years ago?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Why should a government agency (The PPS) in a internet communication between private citizens?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Quite a non-story indeed. No names, no copy of the email? What's the point? If you're going to call someone out for making threats, name a name? Post a screenshot. You have the information. Why are you withholding it. If it's not relevant, then the entire blurb is as well. The paper has potential, but needs more than this. --- Of course the school system shouldn't be in charge of policing parents. And of course some parents are pissed. Nothing exposes privilege like threatening to send a kid to a "bad" school.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Way to half ass it. You guys gave up in the middle of the night. You even came back the next day to do you photo for the article.	0.625	0.05	0.55	0	0.0875	0	0.4875
I'm just curious, what's Trump going to do when we're attacked by terrorists. Tell them they're fired or sue them.	0.2	0	0	0.1	0	0	0
References? We don't need no stinking facts.	0.4	0	0	0	0.4	0	0
No need to be rude. That is news, and it was someone's companion 😢. I'm sure no one thought the dog 🐶 was driving. At sometime or another we will all see headlines that are not to our liking.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Good gosh, Byard! Hand deliver it or pay for the 44 cent stamp! If you refuse to do either, you don't care enough to vote.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
It takes two years because the court -appointed taxpayer financed attorneys need to do everything possible to increase their billings. And sometimes, people who do these things are crazy enough to get locked up in mental institutions instead of prison or the death penalty. That is the job of the attorneys. To get the best result for their clients.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Big surprise. Another "planner" rakes in big bucks from developers. Wake up people.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
A pretty good column. I wonder why the R-G only wants to post the title? As usual with the R-G you're left to guess between ideology and incompetence. So far I'm betting on the latter.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Accident: 1. an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury: 2. an event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause This definition seems appropriate in this and in most cases I see in the newspaper. You are either implying that car drivers are intentionally running into each other and others or that they are not 'responsible' for accidents. Drivers remain 'responsible' even when the collision is due to negligence; you seem to be denying that. Police are taught not to use 'accident' in their reporting because that is a legal term which will be ultimately decided in a court type proceeding. They are required to use objective language when at all possible.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
It's so bizarre to me that a person would practice shooting without verifying 100% that there were no people or pets in the firing range. Maybe he just had exceptionally bad aim.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I think that's a new part of her repertoire. It seemed pretty natural for her, though.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Anger and outrage is all fine (and even expected), but it sounds like these parents need some better online social norms.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Solar power will be replacing all other energy sources shortly. This is just a minor problem in that end state. Nothing to see here; just move along. I know what's best for us all.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I'm sure no Oregonians own rental property anywhere else in the country.	0.166667	0	0	0	0.166667	0.166667	0
What a positive and impenetrable force Liz has been on defense under the basket and a great passer on offense too. Her visible enjoyment and her physical strength have been a pleasure to watch on the court this season. Hope they make it to the tournament! Go Ducks!	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Close down the program, terminate the staff and reduce real estate taxes. Getting a City grant is a lot like winning the lottery. You waste time filling out grant applications and meeting with bureaucrats. The process destroys creativity. If real estate taxes went down, instead of always going up, neighbors would have more money in their pockets to support their neighborhoods.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
If it had been a man, he would have faced hard time in prison.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I want to know why she didn't know where the roses were in the Rose City.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wouldn't this be normally called malfeasance, or refusal to faithfully execute the duties which you swore to uphold? If they don't want to do their jobs, they should quit.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I agree. There's no way to dismiss the predatory nature of an adult - any adult - having sex with a minor. In this case she was 43, he 17?? No excuse.	0.3	0	0.1	0	0.2	0	0.4
Thank you for your service Mr. Barrett! A great story.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
That flaming hate rhetoric would never survive here in the comments section. And if someone submitted a letter to the RG with similar hate speech against Hillary, it would be heavily edited if not utterly rejected as uncivil. One need not be uncivil to peg Hillary Clinton as the worst possible candidate for POTUS. Here's one reason..... Hillary Clinton’s campaign has cashed more checks from America’s CEOs and corporate presidents than every other presidential candidate combined. She's selling out to corporate interests and big banks like a common hooker. http://freebeacon.com/politics/hillary-clinton-collects-more-from-presidents-ceos-than-all-candidates-combined/ But millions of low info voters like Mr Huffman will hold their nose and vote for her anyway, all the while hating Donald Trump for his corporate interests.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
'7 of the 10 largest employers in Lane County are taxpayer supported'... Holy smokes, that's an unsustainable model...	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Gary knows what he is talking about. Having a "crack" infested apartment next door is not good, but it is better than homelessness. It's that simple. Listen.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I hope there's going to be more info.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
This kind of crap will end when Trump is president.	0.728571	0.014286	0.242857	0	0.571429	0	0
So many questions. So few answers.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Should be a way to fire Senators for not doing their Constitutional duty. Though, I do wonder if this power grab will backfire, and end with a Democratic Senate and maybe three very liberal Justices come the end of next year. One can hope. Hugh Massengill, Eugene	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Much like the "moon landing," this television programme was filmed on a sound stage in Hollywood.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Thanks Gary for writing this. People need to hear it. https://www.facebook.com/homeless.action.coalition	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Both the Democrats and the Republicans play both sides of this fence as it happens to benefit them. This is nothing new, and anyone arguing to the contrary is just doing the same for their preferred party by trying to influence the politically naive.	0.166667	0	0	0	0.166667	0	0
Hmmmn I seem to recall the Democrat Congress a couple of years ago doing the very same thing...blocking a string of bills - both parties do it when they have a leg up on power. Guess we shouldn't start pointing the finger of blame and corruption as both sides of the isle do it and are equally guilty. Isn't it ironic that the only thing they share equally is a posture of non-cooperation. Don't you just love American politics!	0.166667	0	0	0	0.166667	0	0
This judge acted appropriately. You forget that Oregon is one of only 11 states where this would be considered to have even been a crime. In the other 39 states in the USA, sex with a 17 yr old is perfectly legal, as they all have an age of consent that is either 17 or 16.. Now the fact that she was a teacher, and he was student, is a matter of serious concern. For that is a clear abuse of power. But I'm sure that she will never, ever teach again, after this conviction. So she has lost her profession and livelihood forever. She will have to try to find a new way to support herself. And being a registered sex offender is a most difficult stain to overcome.	0.2	0	0	0	0.1	0	0.1
You did notice her last name didn't you? As in married to the Bill Bowerman son; heir to the Bowerman millions? And although he let her sit in jail first, you don't think Portland attorney Stephen Houze did this for free, do you? Just the divorce settlement, if there is one, would keep her from worrying about her 'livelihood". She was just a coach at Madras High School because of her love of the sport.....just like Priests work closely with altar boys because of their love of children.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
"modesly"?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Seems to me the Democrats would welcome the delay if they had faith in their candidate Hillary Clinton. It would be Hillary Clinton's first decision office	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
On the contrary, these soldiers are indoctrinated into a climate of hate and violence. They are taught to blindly obey orders without any question. They are taught that their sole purpose in life is to kill America's enemies. Killing becomes their only reason for existence. Do you not realize how badly screwed up our veterans are, after so many years of physical and mental abuse by our military institutions? Why do you think so many of our veterans are committing suicide?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The other three are Peace Health, the University of Oregon, and McKenzie-Willamette.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
"modesly" contraction; adj: a small benefit to a small majority. From the English "mostly" and "modest".	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Well, we could have a nationwide 'age of consent'; let's go with that found Mexico--12 (twelve) years of age. Then we won't have to waste all this money on prosecutions of people like Mrs. Bowerman or the guy they just arrested at Newport.	0	0	0	0	0.166667	0.166667	0
I would hope that her sexual digression would limit her haul in the divorce.	0.375	0.046875	0	0.015625	0.140625	0.046875	0.3125
No! Really?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The other 39 states aren't Oregon. I think one state allows a 12 year old to marry if mom and dad (aka aunt and uncle) agree. We were all fine with "Summer of 42" and the older women seducing young boys, but really - if it were a male teacher and a 17 y.o. girl, the outcome would likely be a harsher sentence.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
"Cliven Bundy is a thief and terrorist" Is this comment civil?	0.514706	0.014706	0.014706	0	0.514706	0	0
Some of you may remember the Register Guard article a month or so back that described three proposals for dealing with the issue. One of them (see my temporary profile picture) was an alternative idea from Ali Emami to leave the square enact and erect a truly handsome, mixed use structure with shops opening to it all along the south and east sides on land that he already owns. This plan (which to my surprise hasn't been mentioned since) seemed to offer an innovative win-win-win. A. valuable public space would be saved at little or no cost to the city; B. adjacent commercial activity, new residents and increased foot traffic would by themselves help to alleviate current "people problems"; and C. two undistinguished buildings would give way to an architecturally striking centerpiece for the downtown. For these and other reason's, I'd urge Mr. Emami and Eugene's decision makers to give serious consideration to such a synergistic public-private "partnership".	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Well written informative article.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I think the account would have a slightly different spelling.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I wonder if they have proof readers at the R-G? I'm guessing not. Even spell check should have rejected this one.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I am very sorry to hear of this appeal. I took the time to view the entire video. The actions taken by Edwards are not those we the people want to see in a state police officer. The appeal demonstrates that despite clear and convincing evidence in the form of a video, police authorities cannot accept that they were wrong. The officer drove his car into the rear end of the motorcycle when the motorcycle was at a full stop and the rider was just sitting on it. The officer seriously kicked the rider for no apparent reason. This is unacceptable behavior. Moreover, the video demonstrates that Edwards undertook a high speed chase in which he placed himself and other motorists in danger. It is always important for individuals and organizations to acknowledge mistakes. If the officer obeyed established procedures then it is the procedures that should be changed. By appealing this clear case of civil rights violation, the police cast doubt on their every denial of wrong doing.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Not in Oregon. We are no fault on divorces. "Did irreconcilable differences cause the irremedial breakup of the marriage?" No details are asked for or admitted. They are irrelevant. Just divvy up the property and provide for the kids, if any. Your best hope is a pre-nuptial agreement that would limit her haul.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
It isn't "us", it's just "you". Most lamented the loss of Amnesia back in 2013. As for the meh IPAs in PDX, they were brewed by non other than Chris Spollen, who is one of the most liked (as pointed out in the Old Ivy review linked below - although his 6-7 years at Amnesia isn't noted in the review) and tenured brewers in Oregon. http://www.wweek.com/2016/02/23/old-ivy/	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I don't understand how this is likely to benefit the far right. Obama is not likely to nominate a strong liberal under these conditions, in fact he might well nominate a more conservative person than Hillary Clinton would. Chances are the Ds will have 47-49 Senate seats after the election and can essentially block a right-wing nominee anyway. Does Mitch McConnell really know who Donald Trump would nominate? So the Senate Rs end up looking like swine for nothing. Maybe Obama will nominate Sen. Lisa Murkowski and let Mitch McConnell nibble that rat sandwich for a while.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Mortons's fork, between Scylla and Charybdis, a rock and a hard place. The state is not helping anyone in the long run.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Great photo of Mitch McConnell -- the new "Senator No"?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Our entire country is mired in the mud of partisanship. I'd like to say if the Democrats were in the position of the Republicans they'd give a nominee a hearing and an up or down vote. But, let's face it, they'd probably do the same damn thing the Republicans are doing. "ain't democracy grand.,"..........	0.2	0	0.2	0	0.1	0	0
If she hit the tree and turned the car end over end wouldn't of their been torn grass and stuff so someone would suspect something happened their	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
yes. I was addressing the headline and opening statement.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
You are correct. He needs a YouAreFunded account.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
LOL. In Oregon anyone who has a driver license can vote, isn't that the new angle? There's absolutely no requirement to be informed before voting. Vote Republican because your parents did, vote Democrat because your friends do, vote for whomever inundates the airwaves with name recognition, maybe for someone from an old reality tv show.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I doubt it would be considered relevant to a divorce. child custody? heck ya.	0.3	0	0.3	0	0.1	0	0
I kinda agree with you except 12 is way too young. no matter what they look like they have a 12 year old brain.	0.4	0	0.1	0.1	0.4	0.2	0.1
Nongs Khao Man Gai is literally just delicious chicken and rice. Why is that soooo much cooooooler than grilled cheese? Snob much?	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Maybe Obama should break the cycle of non-cooperation and ask the senate republicans for a list of nominees they could support. Perhaps he would find one in that group he could support as well.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Mr Schmidt has limited knowledge of the affair knowing only what the media chose to feed him. If follows that his conclusions say as much about him as they do about Bundy.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Great story indeed!	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I agree. If that's acceptable police response these days, I hope I don't get pulled over for a traffic infraction. The officer just gave law enforcement a black eye. And, appealing it just compounds it.	0.2	0	0	0	0	0	0
The quality of editing has been steadily going down hill since word processors have been the rage..............	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Will this help the Agnes Stewart students get to DC? Nope. Will this improve the standard of living for the lower income Oregonians? Nope. Education? Nope. Health care? Huh-uh. Will it house one family? No. At least we have our priorities straight. Party!!	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
I'm kinda into one of the societies I learned about in Cultural Anthropology at Duck U. First marriage: Male 30, female 15 or Female 30 Male, 15. 2nd marriage reverse.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Anyone who allows Obama to nominate him/her is throwing away a chance to ever be nominated for the position in the future. Anyone that stupid doesn't deserve the job.	0.819672	0	0.114754	0	0.786885	0	0
Mr. Huffman is just pissed because he's a rat on a sinking ship.	0.645161	0.016129	0.096774	0	0.645161	0.016129	0
Heroin addiction is well known for causing serious harm to the heart. The use of unsterile needles gets bacteria into the blood stream, which then makes it way to the heart. Sometimes the infection will attack the heart tissues, and it is called endocarditis. Other times, the bacteria can accumulate on the heart's valves, destroying them. Often the death can occur years after the addict has become clean. For the infection, once established, can continue to slowly attack the heart long after the person stopped injecting drugs. Heroin use must have devastated her body, for it to be so emaciated, and for her to have lost all of her teeth. .	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Everyone's knowledge of the affair is limited (except God's). And I think the media did a good job in writing the first draft of the history of this affair so Schmidt's conclusions seem reasonable. Almost all the misinformation and spin on this story that I saw was posted on social media including this site.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Most of the time that is correct. Locally not so much. Oakridge baseball coach Larry Boyd. http://kval.com/sports/content/coach-charged-with-sex-abuse-everyone-is-really-shocked	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
The State of Oregon throwing more taxpayer money down the toilet. With interest accruing, as well.	0.2	0	0.1	0	0.1	0.1	0
When will Democrats learn that every regulation they enact has unintended consequences? Making it more risky or less profitable for landlords will only cause them to be more selective of tenants or to raise rents even more. The only way to address a housing shortage is by increasing the supply of available housing, it's that simple. Even if the new units aren't affordable, building them will ease the demand pressure on existing units. God save us from namby-pamby naive do-gooders. Source: I am a moderately low-income tenant.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
So in order to exploit this "one time opportunity" we will be saddled with a new, permanent tax? Give me a break. Future proceeds will go into the public union slush fund that is our state budget and state legislature. Oregon Democrats can never seem to get enough of other people's money.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
He has not plead guilty to the allegations in this civil suit. If you read the Oregonian's article that Science Duck posted, it says that the shooters were totally unaware that they hit anyone. There was a big forested area between them, about 100 yards wide. There is no way that the shooters could have possibly seen her. Fields was shooting handguns with his girlfriend at the time. I would give good odds that it was probably his girlfriend, who most likely fired the errant shots, and not Fields himself. Very few women are skilled or experienced at shooting handguns. The handgun would have to have been very badly aimed way too high, in order for the bullets to make it over the trees, and then come down where the victim was hit. To me, this sounds like it was a naive and new shooter struggling to control the gun, causing it to shoot over the target. I wonder if the police did ballistic tests, to determine which handgun shot the victim? One would think that they would have.	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

did you know ken kesey? or any of his "associates?" tell us what "sort" of people kesey and his co-horts were....

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The details seemed very clear to me when I read the article. Poor dog. Rest in peace, little friend.

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How about mentioning that Bryce McCormick suffered his first loss at 132 on the season.

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Excellent editorial. Jeb didn't realize that moderation and basic decency were no longer in fashion within the GOP primary's voters. He'd actually fit in with the current Democratic party's conservatives a lot better than in the current GOP.

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While the article does a decent job of reporting the details, the headline is editorialized at best. To say that Bailey is "exploiting" a "loophole" suggests that he's trying to circumvent rules imposed upon him, when in reality he's simply strictly adhering to a *self-imposed* rule. Literally interpreting a constraint you impose upon yourself can hardly be considered "exploiting a loophole." Meanwhile, Wheeler -- who hasn't handicapped himself with any such rule -- is out-earning Bailey by an order of magnitude. The WWeek might as well write a headline about Wheeler "exploiting" his right to collect contributions without limit.

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I was commenting on someone else's comment, not the article.

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You need to do a bit of research regarding Sheriff Palmer's comments and actions. He openly supported Bundy & Crew with his comments that they were defending America against the government. He met with Ritzheimer and Payne, two of the now indicted militia members and had them autograph his pocket copy of the Constitution. He was in attendance, in full uniform, at the meeting the Bundys and some of them followers, including of course, Funicum, were heading to when they were arrested. Some of your comments are amazing.."asking for autographs does not comprise public support." "Meeting with them does not comprise public support." Palmer took public stands and took actions which directly undercut the actions of the Sheriff of Harney County, the Oregon State Police and the FBI. He supported very publicly armed occupiers who are now jailed and awaiting trial for serious crimes. You're welcome to support such actions. But, I must ask, WHY?

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Would like to make reservations for Camp Charlie for a party of six with 4 tents, looking for 4 nights sometime in August. Does WW have any vacancies at this time? Would love to see full time encampment at Hales house between now and the end of his term in office.

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Why not use vacant schools for the homeless? Some of these people used to have jobs, but fell off the grid. Hire a few to cook, a few to clean and a few to oversee. Get local companies involved. Provide training and employment opportunities. Provide tax incentives. Have rules to live in the facilities, and if you don't follow them you have to leave Portland city limits. The city really doesn't want to get their hands dirty by actually taking care of these people. That is why they are trying to hand the situation off to the county. I'm sure the spreadsheet types will show how financial impossible this is, but not really taking this matter in hand and getting these people real help is going to cost this city plenty. The schools are just sitting there waiting for the city to make big bucks off of them. That is what the mayor and city council is really all about. They work with contractors to squeeze every penny out no matter how they destroy our quality of life.

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If you're going to conclude with "If it ain't broke, don't fix it.", then you really need to demonstrate that it ain't broke with more than declarations. What's the percentage of elegible voters who turn in ballots...statewide, not just in this county? Is it possible that a stamped, addressed envelope could increase the number of ballots returned? If so, it's worth the cost.

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I'm honored that you used my photograph! I hope Ray's Ragtime doesn't get evicted & your story helps him raise the necessary funds to save the last of Old Portland that's slowly being forced out.

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DG...you're misunderstanding my comment. Kesey and groups were frequently not attired nor acting in accord with "business interests", which I know from some interaction and observation in the 70s and later. Those business and "development" interests have tolerated anything labeled "Kesey" only because they thought it was "good for business"...and now they think it isn't.

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When Shockley pays all these creditors off, he's not going to have a heck of a lot left over. Maybe he should start a GoFundMe account.

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Sometimes he doesn't even have to cheat.

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Since closing Guantanamo Bay was one of the key promises he made back in 2008, it'd be great if he could fulfill it. But I definitely don't see it happening without a fight.

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Can the Register Guard stop calling motor vehicle crashes "accidents". This term for collisions is both offensive and misleading as well as perpetuating the notion that motorists aren't responsible for driving safely. Call them crashes or collisions, like most police do, please.

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I can summarize this article in a brief sentence. Hypocrisy is rampant in Congress and has been so for years.

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Spring time is really happening. Maybe.

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Wow, incredibly sad. But I wonder why it has taken so long to process this case, if she admitted to it the night it happened, nearly two years ago?

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Why should a government agency (The PPS) in a internet communication between private citizens?

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Quite a non-story indeed. No names, no copy of the email? What's the point? If you're going to call someone out for making threats, name a name? Post a screenshot. You have the information. Why are you withholding it. If it's not relevant, then the entire blurb is as well. The paper has potential, but needs more than this. --- Of course the school system shouldn't be in charge of policing parents. And of course some parents are pissed. Nothing exposes privilege like threatening to send a kid to a "bad" school.

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Way to half ass it. You guys gave up in the middle of the night. You even came back the next day to do you photo for the article.

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I'm just curious, what's Trump going to do when we're attacked by terrorists. Tell them they're fired or sue them.

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References? We don't need no stinking facts.

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No need to be rude. That is news, and it was someone's companion 😢. I'm sure no one thought the dog 🐶 was driving. At sometime or another we will all see headlines that are not to our liking.

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Good gosh, Byard! Hand deliver it or pay for the 44 cent stamp! If you refuse to do either, you don't care enough to vote.

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It takes two years because the court -appointed taxpayer financed attorneys need to do everything possible to increase their billings. And sometimes, people who do these things are crazy enough to get locked up in mental institutions instead of prison or the death penalty. That is the job of the attorneys. To get the best result for their clients.

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Big surprise. Another "planner" rakes in big bucks from developers. Wake up people.

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A pretty good column. I wonder why the R-G only wants to post the title? As usual with the R-G you're left to guess between ideology and incompetence. So far I'm betting on the latter.

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Accident: 1. an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury: 2. an event that happens by chance or that is without apparent or deliberate cause This definition seems appropriate in this and in most cases I see in the newspaper. You are either implying that car drivers are intentionally running into each other and others or that they are not 'responsible' for accidents. Drivers remain 'responsible' even when the collision is due to negligence; you seem to be denying that. Police are taught not to use 'accident' in their reporting because that is a legal term which will be ultimately decided in a court type proceeding. They are required to use objective language when at all possible.

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It's so bizarre to me that a person would practice shooting without verifying 100% that there were no people or pets in the firing range. Maybe he just had exceptionally bad aim.

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I think that's a new part of her repertoire. It seemed pretty natural for her, though.

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Anger and outrage is all fine (and even expected), but it sounds like these parents need some better online social norms.

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Solar power will be replacing all other energy sources shortly. This is just a minor problem in that end state. Nothing to see here; just move along. I know what's best for us all.

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I'm sure no Oregonians own rental property anywhere else in the country.

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What a positive and impenetrable force Liz has been on defense under the basket and a great passer on offense too. Her visible enjoyment and her physical strength have been a pleasure to watch on the court this season. Hope they make it to the tournament! Go Ducks!

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Close down the program, terminate the staff and reduce real estate taxes. Getting a City grant is a lot like winning the lottery. You waste time filling out grant applications and meeting with bureaucrats. The process destroys creativity. If real estate taxes went down, instead of always going up, neighbors would have more money in their pockets to support their neighborhoods.

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If it had been a man, he would have faced hard time in prison.

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I want to know why she didn't know where the roses were in the Rose City.

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Wouldn't this be normally called malfeasance, or refusal to faithfully execute the duties which you swore to uphold? If they don't want to do their jobs, they should quit.

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I agree. There's no way to dismiss the predatory nature of an adult - any adult - having sex with a minor. In this case she was 43, he 17?? No excuse.

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Thank you for your service Mr. Barrett! A great story.

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That flaming hate rhetoric would never survive here in the comments section. And if someone submitted a letter to the RG with similar hate speech against Hillary, it would be heavily edited if not utterly rejected as uncivil. One need not be uncivil to peg Hillary Clinton as the worst possible candidate for POTUS. Here's one reason..... Hillary Clinton’s campaign has cashed more checks from America’s CEOs and corporate presidents than every other presidential candidate combined. She's selling out to corporate interests and big banks like a common hooker. http://freebeacon.com/politics/hillary-clinton-collects-more-from-presidents-ceos-than-all-candidates-combined/ But millions of low info voters like Mr Huffman will hold their nose and vote for her anyway, all the while hating Donald Trump for his corporate interests.

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'7 of the 10 largest employers in Lane County are taxpayer supported'... Holy smokes, that's an unsustainable model...

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Gary knows what he is talking about. Having a "crack" infested apartment next door is not good, but it is better than homelessness. It's that simple. Listen.

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I hope there's going to be more info.

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This kind of crap will end when Trump is president.

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So many questions. So few answers.

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Should be a way to fire Senators for not doing their Constitutional duty. Though, I do wonder if this power grab will backfire, and end with a Democratic Senate and maybe three very liberal Justices come the end of next year. One can hope. Hugh Massengill, Eugene

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Much like the "moon landing," this television programme was filmed on a sound stage in Hollywood.

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Thanks Gary for writing this. People need to hear it. https://www.facebook.com/homeless.action.coalition

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Both the Democrats and the Republicans play both sides of this fence as it happens to benefit them. This is nothing new, and anyone arguing to the contrary is just doing the same for their preferred party by trying to influence the politically naive.

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Hmmmn I seem to recall the Democrat Congress a couple of years ago doing the very same thing...blocking a string of bills - both parties do it when they have a leg up on power. Guess we shouldn't start pointing the finger of blame and corruption as both sides of the isle do it and are equally guilty. Isn't it ironic that the only thing they share equally is a posture of non-cooperation. Don't you just love American politics!

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This judge acted appropriately. You forget that Oregon is one of only 11 states where this would be considered to have even been a crime. In the other 39 states in the USA, sex with a 17 yr old is perfectly legal, as they all have an age of consent that is either 17 or 16.. Now the fact that she was a teacher, and he was student, is a matter of serious concern. For that is a clear abuse of power. But I'm sure that she will never, ever teach again, after this conviction. So she has lost her profession and livelihood forever. She will have to try to find a new way to support herself. And being a registered sex offender is a most difficult stain to overcome.

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You did notice her last name didn't you? As in married to the Bill Bowerman son; heir to the Bowerman millions? And although he let her sit in jail first, you don't think Portland attorney Stephen Houze did this for free, do you? Just the divorce settlement, if there is one, would keep her from worrying about her 'livelihood". She was just a coach at Madras High School because of her love of the sport.....just like Priests work closely with altar boys because of their love of children.

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"modesly"?

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Seems to me the Democrats would welcome the delay if they had faith in their candidate Hillary Clinton. It would be Hillary Clinton's first decision office

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On the contrary, these soldiers are indoctrinated into a climate of hate and violence. They are taught to blindly obey orders without any question. They are taught that their sole purpose in life is to kill America's enemies. Killing becomes their only reason for existence. Do you not realize how badly screwed up our veterans are, after so many years of physical and mental abuse by our military institutions? Why do you think so many of our veterans are committing suicide?

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The other three are Peace Health, the University of Oregon, and McKenzie-Willamette.

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"modesly" contraction; adj: a small benefit to a small majority. From the English "mostly" and "modest".

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Well, we could have a nationwide 'age of consent'; let's go with that found Mexico--12 (twelve) years of age. Then we won't have to waste all this money on prosecutions of people like Mrs. Bowerman or the guy they just arrested at Newport.

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I would hope that her sexual digression would limit her haul in the divorce.

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The other 39 states aren't Oregon. I think one state allows a 12 year old to marry if mom and dad (aka aunt and uncle) agree. We were all fine with "Summer of 42" and the older women seducing young boys, but really - if it were a male teacher and a 17 y.o. girl, the outcome would likely be a harsher sentence.

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"Cliven Bundy is a thief and terrorist" Is this comment civil?

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Some of you may remember the Register Guard article a month or so back that described three proposals for dealing with the issue. One of them (see my temporary profile picture) was an alternative idea from Ali Emami to leave the square enact and erect a truly handsome, mixed use structure with shops opening to it all along the south and east sides on land that he already owns. This plan (which to my surprise hasn't been mentioned since) seemed to offer an innovative win-win-win. A. valuable public space would be saved at little or no cost to the city; B. adjacent commercial activity, new residents and increased foot traffic would by themselves help to alleviate current "people problems"; and C. two undistinguished buildings would give way to an architecturally striking centerpiece for the downtown. For these and other reason's, I'd urge Mr. Emami and Eugene's decision makers to give serious consideration to such a synergistic public-private "partnership".

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Well written informative article.

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I think the account would have a slightly different spelling.

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I wonder if they have proof readers at the R-G? I'm guessing not. Even spell check should have rejected this one.

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I am very sorry to hear of this appeal. I took the time to view the entire video. The actions taken by Edwards are not those we the people want to see in a state police officer. The appeal demonstrates that despite clear and convincing evidence in the form of a video, police authorities cannot accept that they were wrong. The officer drove his car into the rear end of the motorcycle when the motorcycle was at a full stop and the rider was just sitting on it. The officer seriously kicked the rider for no apparent reason. This is unacceptable behavior. Moreover, the video demonstrates that Edwards undertook a high speed chase in which he placed himself and other motorists in danger. It is always important for individuals and organizations to acknowledge mistakes. If the officer obeyed established procedures then it is the procedures that should be changed. By appealing this clear case of civil rights violation, the police cast doubt on their every denial of wrong doing.

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Not in Oregon. We are no fault on divorces. "Did irreconcilable differences cause the irremedial breakup of the marriage?" No details are asked for or admitted. They are irrelevant. Just divvy up the property and provide for the kids, if any. Your best hope is a pre-nuptial agreement that would limit her haul.

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It isn't "us", it's just "you". Most lamented the loss of Amnesia back in 2013. As for the meh IPAs in PDX, they were brewed by non other than Chris Spollen, who is one of the most liked (as pointed out in the Old Ivy review linked below - although his 6-7 years at Amnesia isn't noted in the review) and tenured brewers in Oregon. http://www.wweek.com/2016/02/23/old-ivy/

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I don't understand how this is likely to benefit the far right. Obama is not likely to nominate a strong liberal under these conditions, in fact he might well nominate a more conservative person than Hillary Clinton would. Chances are the Ds will have 47-49 Senate seats after the election and can essentially block a right-wing nominee anyway. Does Mitch McConnell really know who Donald Trump would nominate? So the Senate Rs end up looking like swine for nothing. Maybe Obama will nominate Sen. Lisa Murkowski and let Mitch McConnell nibble that rat sandwich for a while.

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Mortons's fork, between Scylla and Charybdis, a rock and a hard place. The state is not helping anyone in the long run.

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Great photo of Mitch McConnell -- the new "Senator No"?

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Our entire country is mired in the mud of partisanship. I'd like to say if the Democrats were in the position of the Republicans they'd give a nominee a hearing and an up or down vote. But, let's face it, they'd probably do the same damn thing the Republicans are doing. "ain't democracy grand.,"..........

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If she hit the tree and turned the car end over end wouldn't of their been torn grass and stuff so someone would suspect something happened their

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THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE.

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yes. I was addressing the headline and opening statement.

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You are correct. He needs a YouAreFunded account.

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LOL. In Oregon anyone who has a driver license can vote, isn't that the new angle? There's absolutely no requirement to be informed before voting. Vote Republican because your parents did, vote Democrat because your friends do, vote for whomever inundates the airwaves with name recognition, maybe for someone from an old reality tv show.

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I doubt it would be considered relevant to a divorce. child custody? heck ya.

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I kinda agree with you except 12 is way too young. no matter what they look like they have a 12 year old brain.

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Nongs Khao Man Gai is literally just delicious chicken and rice. Why is that soooo much cooooooler than grilled cheese? Snob much?

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Maybe Obama should break the cycle of non-cooperation and ask the senate republicans for a list of nominees they could support. Perhaps he would find one in that group he could support as well.

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Mr Schmidt has limited knowledge of the affair knowing only what the media chose to feed him. If follows that his conclusions say as much about him as they do about Bundy.

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Great story indeed!

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I agree. If that's acceptable police response these days, I hope I don't get pulled over for a traffic infraction. The officer just gave law enforcement a black eye. And, appealing it just compounds it.

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The quality of editing has been steadily going down hill since word processors have been the rage..............

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Will this help the Agnes Stewart students get to DC? Nope. Will this improve the standard of living for the lower income Oregonians? Nope. Education? Nope. Health care? Huh-uh. Will it house one family? No. At least we have our priorities straight. Party!!

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I'm kinda into one of the societies I learned about in Cultural Anthropology at Duck U. First marriage: Male 30, female 15 or Female 30 Male, 15. 2nd marriage reverse.

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Anyone who allows Obama to nominate him/her is throwing away a chance to ever be nominated for the position in the future. Anyone that stupid doesn't deserve the job.

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Mr. Huffman is just pissed because he's a rat on a sinking ship.

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Heroin addiction is well known for causing serious harm to the heart. The use of unsterile needles gets bacteria into the blood stream, which then makes it way to the heart. Sometimes the infection will attack the heart tissues, and it is called endocarditis. Other times, the bacteria can accumulate on the heart's valves, destroying them. Often the death can occur years after the addict has become clean. For the infection, once established, can continue to slowly attack the heart long after the person stopped injecting drugs. Heroin use must have devastated her body, for it to be so emaciated, and for her to have lost all of her teeth. .

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Everyone's knowledge of the affair is limited (except God's). And I think the media did a good job in writing the first draft of the history of this affair so Schmidt's conclusions seem reasonable. Almost all the misinformation and spin on this story that I saw was posted on social media including this site.

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Most of the time that is correct. Locally not so much. Oakridge baseball coach Larry Boyd. http://kval.com/sports/content/coach-charged-with-sex-abuse-everyone-is-really-shocked

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The State of Oregon throwing more taxpayer money down the toilet. With interest accruing, as well.

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When will Democrats learn that every regulation they enact has unintended consequences? Making it more risky or less profitable for landlords will only cause them to be more selective of tenants or to raise rents even more. The only way to address a housing shortage is by increasing the supply of available housing, it's that simple. Even if the new units aren't affordable, building them will ease the demand pressure on existing units. God save us from namby-pamby naive do-gooders. Source: I am a moderately low-income tenant.

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So in order to exploit this "one time opportunity" we will be saddled with a new, permanent tax? Give me a break. Future proceeds will go into the public union slush fund that is our state budget and state legislature. Oregon Democrats can never seem to get enough of other people's money.

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He has not plead guilty to the allegations in this civil suit. If you read the Oregonian's article that Science Duck posted, it says that the shooters were totally unaware that they hit anyone. There was a big forested area between them, about 100 yards wide. There is no way that the shooters could have possibly seen her. Fields was shooting handguns with his girlfriend at the time. I would give good odds that it was probably his girlfriend, who most likely fired the errant shots, and not Fields himself. Very few women are skilled or experienced at shooting handguns. The handgun would have to have been very badly aimed way too high, in order for the bullets to make it over the trees, and then come down where the victim was hit. To me, this sounds like it was a naive and new shooter struggling to control the gun, causing it to shoot over the target. I wonder if the police did ballistic tests, to determine which handgun shot the victim? One would think that they would have.

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