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My question is, be expected to look unflinchingly at the Because of the “genetic Republicans were substantial numbers of progressive will the U.S. leaders address these break- horrible truth of sexual assault, but this who could not conceive of not voting for a Republican voters. downs, the educational system and in- isn’t one of them and here’s why: The au- Republican” in Greg Walden’s congressio- If someone does mount a campaign to equalities of income? thor explains that EW was unable to reach nal district (“The Far Side,” May 25), any attack Walden from the left, I can think of Stace Webb the woman who was raped that night. Democrat who runs against him will be at a good campaign slogan: “Make America Eugene Disgust turned to horror as it occurred to a disadvantage. America again.” This means putting the me this individual would be as surprised For this reason, it might be time for good of the American people above the good WHERE THE SIDEWALK ENDS as I was to find published in her hometown Bernie Sanders supporters who are disaf- of any political party and going back to a The landscaping for the new EmX 11th newspaper such lurid, humiliating and fected with the Democratic Party to show time when the government was of, by and Street route looks great. However, it does pointless details of the night she was raped. their displeasure by registering as Repub- for all the people, not just the privileged few. not appear that enough of a sidewalk has The author bio indicates she’s an in- licans and mounting a primary election Steve Hiatt been installed behind the new trees to ac- tern, which suggests she writes for EW in challenge to Walden. If they would do this, Eugene commodate a wheelchair. This is a concern. order to gain professional newsroom they could form a substantial voting bloc Beverley Mowery experience. EW failed its readers, its com- that could, at least, force Walden to use NATIONAL BREAKDOWN Eugene munity and the writer herself when it print- some of his million-dollar campaign chest I’m also disabled. Hockenberry (“I Am ed this story without first considering the for the primary election. An Enemy of the People? Okay, Prove CONSIDER THE HARM harm it could cause the woman who was Also, a progressive populist such as It,” June 1) states that “the president has Shock gave way to disgust the further I assaulted last year. Sanders might be able to win the support of called the press an enemy of the Ameri- read the salacious news story “Lane Coun- Ben Ricker working-class Republicans who are angry can people.” I would add to his list of U.S. ty DA Offers Plea Deal in Rape Case” Eugene with the party for policies that are hurtful breakdowns in “the deteriorating U.S. (May 25). EW’s decision to publish certain Editor's note: EW tried but was unable to reach the to them. economy”: unemployment, outdated and revolting peripheral details plucked from victim, who did not have an attorney who could speak One of the reasons that the Republican inadequate housing, unequal rights for police records in a story that is ostensibly on her behalf. Information and details used in the story were obtained by a public records request. EW Party has turned so far to the right lately many, high rate of homeless people and a legal update shows a grave lapse in judg- did not use the victim’s name to protect her privacy. is the fear moderate Republicans have of unemployed veterans. ment on the part of its editorial staff. The reporting intern worked closely with the editorial losing to Tea Party Republicans in the pri- Hockenberry has had an interesting There are stories in which readers must team. We stand by our decision to publish this story. VIEWPOINT BY BOB WARREN Bottom Feeders TWO KINDS OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ere’s the deal: If you care about your community, you cannot afford A recent opinion piece in the RG by Andy Vobora of Travel Lane County high- to ignore economic development. lighted the positive and significant economic impacts by the travel industry on our Economic development is not a benign program implemented community. He made good points about the jobs created, as well as other direct by well meaning people to create jobs. It is one of the prime game economic impacts from our travel industry. While he was correct, Vobora left out changers that determine the future of a community. We ignore it at another important economic development role played by that industry: business re- Hour peril. cruitment. The kind of businesses that we recruit, and how we recruit them, will play a role I believe the travel industry, combined with local business associations like The in determining who we are and what we become. Silicon Shire, and business incubators like RAIN and NEDCO, are our best business A recent issue of “Blue Chip,” the Register-Guard’s business supplement, high- recruitment tools that attract and grow the kinds of businesses we actually want. lighted the growth of local manufacturing and food processing companies that have They recruit and assist businesses that contribute to our community rather than just grown and created jobs here since the great recession. These are companies that benefit from it. Businesses that want to be here because of who and what we are. either started right here, in our community, or moved here, and have grown signifi- Businesses that do not ask for or require expanding urban growth boundaries. Busi- cantly, creating jobs and making positive contributions to our community. nesses that respect and support our community values. There are really two kinds of economic development. One is exemplified by the When Tracktown USA puts on the Olympic Trials, or the NCAA championships, firms in “Blue Chip.” Local companies like Bulk Handling Systems, Sport Hill, our community is put on the national and international stage in the best way pos- Bike Friday, Glory Bee and others that have started and grown in our community — sible. The media attention is focused on our quality of life around a significant and companies that are here because this is their home. These are firms that make posi- important community-driven event in beautiful facilities in a lovely setting and with tive contributions to our community as they grow here and create jobs. Take a drive massive community support. When people come to Hayward field, or attend an out West 11th and you will notice the huge industrial building near the now-defunct Oregon Bach Festival concert or participate in the Eugene Marathon, they see our Hynix plant. A business recruitment from Business Oregon or Greater Eugene? No, community at its best. it is Yogi Tea, a local company started and grown right here.