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Letters commissioners and PUb questions. 1 staff have significantly Continued from page A-4 contributed to decisionsJohn Cunningham that have led to many ira- Tumwater R74 a n d provements in our electrical and water services. Jack Marriage regularly attends meet- marriage ings of the Public Power lity Council, which is a voice for e q u a lity consumer-owned electric e tl_l U a utilitieS in the Northwest. Editor, the Journal His participation at these Reference: Diane Eaton Editor, the Journal meetings and his leader- (Oct 11) Over many years of at- ship on the council has Referendum 74 (R74) tending church and par- given our utility a presence will be put to a vote on ticipating in study of the at critical meetings and Nov. 6 that would allow Bible, I have come to be- hearings on the supply and same-sex couples the right lieve that the intent of the costs of power we receiveto marry if approved by the Bible is to provide guidance from the Bonneville Powervoters of Washington state. for society, as it has been Administration (BPA). A number of opponents and interpreted and rewrit- Jack's knowledge of public their related websites are ten many times over the power policy helps informattempting to incite fear, years by clerics, and that decisions of the commission claiming all kinds of ri- society has changed over and resist the increasingdiculous statements such as time. For example, the pressure from BPA to passsame-sex marriage will de- Bible's "family values" in- on costs to the utility that stroy churches and families. clude arranged marriages, would lead to higher electri- Not true; R74 preserves sex with 12-year-old girls, cal rates. Jack has a keen and protects the rights concubines, polygamy and understanding of the needand liberties of religious prostitution. King Solo- to improve aging infrastruc- institutions from having mon, the Bible tells us in ture, including power lines, to recognize or to perform 1 Kings 11, had 700 wives, underground lines and sub- same-sex marriages. Fear In other verses, we are told stations, and replace aging mongering is pouring in that slavery is appropriate equipment. He continues to from out-of-state opponents (Genesis) and that women help develop plans for the claiming that marriage should be subservient. Over utility to make infrastruc- equality will repeal all laws time, clerics have changed ture improvements that governing sexual consent what is acceptable, and will pay dividends to ourand repeal all legislative those values identified utility and ratepayers, provisions restricting the above have been deemed Jack and his wife Karen sex or number of persons as unacceptable, and we all have lived in the community entering into marriage. Not accept those values, gener- for 35 years. During thistrue, R74 does not redefine ally unchallenged. I respect time, he worked for the U.S. civil marriage. It merely the role of the Bible and the Forest Service, was a mem- allows same-sex couples to church in our society, but ber of Hoodsport Fire Dis- marry under Washington the Bible does not say that trict 1 and served as chief state law. marriage is only between for 10 years and as PUb 1The same old fear mon- one man and one woman, commissioner for 12. In ad- gering tactics are being Where R74 and marriage dition, Jack has been an ac- resurrected in our state equality is concerned in tive member of Kiwanis and as the election draws near our United States, I firmly a Hood Canal School volun- such as: same-sex marriage believe that the Bill of teer. I have had the honor of will destroy families, harm Rights and our Constitution knowing Jack for more than children, cause the demise should be our guiding basis, 30 years. I have interacted of traditional marriage; gay not the Bible or any other with him many times and marriage will be taught in religious document. When have observed Jack's dedica- our schools and people who two people decide to get tion to doing what is right disagree with same-sex married, they get a mar- and beneficial for all. Jack marriage will face lawsuits, riage license (a contractual, listens to people, considers fines and punishment. legal document) from a gov- their input and works hard These accusations on same- ernment office (i.e., county to make needed changes sex marriage have been courthouse) in the state in whether it is as a PUD proven to be false, but don't which they live. They do not commissioner, neighbor ortake my word for it, do your get it from the church. This friend. PUD i needs Jack's own fact check on http:// is the separation of church continued dedication and ex- marriagefactcheck.com/. and state. This is impor- pertise on the commission. Also, you will hear the rant! The 14th Amendment argument that same-sex specifically says,,"Np State Dan Bolender couples already have the shall mak~ or e~f~oF~:;~::~ :~ ,.~ .... ~Hoods'port same legal rights as mar- law which shal|'"~br~d~e the ried couples in Washington privileges or immunities state. Not true; conferring of citizens of the United Correction legal benefits under a par- States." Denying citizens allel system with different from the right to obtain a terminology sends a mes- marriage license and allthe to letter sage that same-sex couples rights and responsibilities are different or inferior and that come with that is dis- Editor, the Journal unworthy of inclusion in crimination and a direct vi- John (Gunter) -- I just existing marriage laws (i.e., olation to our Constitution. finished reading your let- separate but equal); even For this reason, I believe ter to the editor published if R74 passes, same-sex Referendum 74 should be in (last week's) edition of couples will not get spousal approved -- providing ev- the Shelton-Mason CountySocial Security or other eryone with the same rights Journal and I need to cor- federal benefits that tradi- within Washington state, rect some information tional married couples are Domestic partnerships do you had incorrect in your entitled to. not do this, marriage does. letter. In the third para- Voting yes on R74 sup- graph of your letter, you ports the right of same-sex Kathryn Adamsstate that information Icouples to marry the person Union provided listed the cost of they love. It's not about an the Belfair sewer project at "agenda" or a "lifestyle;" it's $53,458,256. This is incor- about life, making a life to- Sign theft rect! While the $53,458,256 gether with the person you number is correct, it comes love. The Bible does not de- dismays from my Project Funding fine marriage as the union Summary, not my Project of one man and one woman Cost Estimate. This number and neither should a free Editor, the Journal does not refer to the cost of society. One of the most precious the Belfair sewer project, who are we to judge? liberties we have is free- but rather to the total fund- God's message is one of love dom of speech. With that in ing available for completion and compassion, not fear. mind I am dismayed that of the project. Just because Obama campaign signs this amount of funding is Sandra Cyr have been stolen repeat- available for the project, Union edly along Manzanita in the that doesn't mean the Alderbrook Golf Club area. project cost automatically Are people so unsure that equals this same amount.Keep it their candidate can win In fact, my project cost that they have to destroy estimates completed over their opponent's signs? It the past couple of months g O I n g shows a lack of respect, put the cost of the project class and tolerance. I would at about the $45-46 million Editor, the Journal never think of taking down range, substantially below The article in the Jour- a Romney sign. What the $53,458,256 in avail- nal on Oct. 11, "Shelton makes people think theyable funding for the proj- theaters raising funds" by have the right to do this? ect. On another note, the Gordon Weeks was a Tel- Doesn't this come under$16,894,797 figure you refer come sight. We only wish the umbrella of cheating to to is the amount of the total it had been published the win? funding that is available to week before so more people the county for the project would have known in ad- Marla Bockthat is available in the form vance about the Oct. 11 Union of loans or bond proceeds showing of "The Godfather." that must be repaid. Be- The equipment needed to cause the cost of the project transition to the digital pro- Vote for is estimated to be less than jection systems could cost a the available funding, it is bundle. We who enjoy hav- Jack landa likely that completion of ing local theaters and the the project will not require opportunity to keep local that the county actuallyentertainment alive need Editor, the Journal borrow all of this available to get on board and support Johnny (Jack) Janda "loan" amount, but rather it these events and the pur- has worked diligently for is likely that the total that chase of plaques. We need the ratepayers of Mason will need to be borrowed to the Shelton Cinemas and County PUb 1 for the past complete the project will be Skyline Drive-In to remain 12 years. His collabora- less than this $16,894,797 on the scene providing local tive style in working with available "loan" amount,entertainment for Mason the community, his fellow Let me know if you have County. It is our hope that many Shelton and Mason County residents will participate in the fundraisers, includ- ing the Thursday evening special showings of clas- sic films "An Officer and a Gentleman" on Oct. 18 and "The Bodyguard" on Oct. 25. The November special showings will be announced. In addition, we welcome the opportunity to place plaques at the $50 or $150 levels and encourage our super supportive busi- ness community to get on board by contributing and getting the benefits of the $300 or $500 packages. For the 24 years we have been in Shelton, we have relied on the Shelton Cine- mas for a significant part of our local entertainment and have enjoyed every minute of it. From the lines we see, the full, through small, parking lot and surround- ing parking areas and the many families with children we see lined up, we know what a valuable resource the Shelton Cinemas are for many of us. We highly value having current films being shown at very reason- able prices, great popcorn (yes, we love the stuff), a clean, well-kept facility, a friendly, knowledgeable and responsible manager and jobs and entry-level job training for local young peo- ple right here in Shelton. Shelton Cinemas goes many extra miles to sup- port our citizens. When I was teaching full time, school classes could arrange special reward film show- ings, which we did more than once. Currently, the theater has a special ar- rangement with our local senior center for Friday early-bird special show- ings for senior citizens. Fundraiser films for special causes, even birthday par- ties, have been held and can still be arranged. When it comes to keeping business in Shelton, it's a team effort, as many citi- zens and business owners here know. Thanks to Dale and Rose Nye, we have the Shelton Cinemas facility and a tradition of local qual- ity films for our community. Thanks to Dorothea Mayes, the tradition continues at that theater and at the Skyline Drive-in, one of the few drive-in theaters left in Washington. We encourage film lovers of this commu- nity to help keep the tradi- tion alive with contributions to get the needed digital equipment. See you at the movies. Don't forget to si- lence your cell phones. Steve and Pat Edmondson Shelton Managing Lynda Ring Editor, the Journal It was disheartening to learn Mason County Commissioner Lynda Ring Erickson, candidate for the Washington State Legisla- ture 35th District, is still spending campaign money from her campaign treasure chest on her husband. She's paying him a wage to man- age nearly $110,000 in cash contributions donated by the unknowing public this year. She has been doing so for many years in other political campaigns. How much money has she raised over the years and then spent on her husband? Hopefully the Ericksons aren't also paying them- selves for their campaign gas and campaign auto depreciation, for their campaign meals, for their campaign beverages and for new campaign clothes. It's all about trust. But it's difficult to trust a Mason County commissioner who spends our precious Mason County tax dollars to settle expensive lawsuits with the very citizens she represents. I trust the Ericksons will report all their campaign wages as income to the IRS on their 2012 Income Tax. Hopefully employer Lynda withheld any required state and federal employee with- ~to~eiarge~ holding from her employee- ~ofi~rstQth~it~ husband's paychecks. Then this~mp~ig~ea~Th~ again, if her husband writes ~to~Ma~o~C~ty his own paycheck, he may Jo~~t~6l~ have withheld any required deductions on his own. I trust Lynda could reduce some of her husband's man- agement wages simply by writing all the checks herself. Hopefully she won't charge herself a wage to do so. I trust Lynda pays her inquiry into them and abuse husband a reasonable wage those who have the honesty and didn't just pick a hum- and courage to seek to in- ber out of the air. quire. I trust her husband gets Every religion that we vacation days, sick leave, know of demands that their health insurance and a lu- followers believe what they crative retirement package are told through blind faith for his many years of dedi- alone, no evidence is to be cared service, asked for and it is my honest I trust Lynda will refund opinion that all religions are the nearly $70,000 of sur- the greatest con games since plus donations currently the beginning of civilization. in their campaign account. They all meet the criteria Maybe donate some of this that proves them to be myths. cash to the $24.6 million Belfair Sewer Project to Bruce Robinson help compensate for its ac- Shelton tual $53,458,256 cost she managed as a county com- Reject missioner. Donate the rest R74 of it to help pay for an es- timated $3 million in dam- Editor, the Journal ages from lawsuits she was Arguments for same-sex a party to as our county marriage do not fulfill the commissioner, main purpose of why mar- I trust there would be riage was established. Mar- far fewer questions being riage was created to be the asked here today if Lynda constructive foundation of had simply hired someone producing and nurturing the other than her husband, but next generation of society. certainly not her close friend Equality only pertains Emmett Dobey to manage to the heterosexual couples their campaign money. Em- that want to marry because mett managed the Belfair those couples by their very Sewer Project until suddenly nature can produce an off- leaving town last December, spring without requiring unable to answer a number medical technology. Some of questions about balloon- argue that some heterosex- ing sewer project costs, ual couples need medical as- The Public Disclosure sistance to bear a child. This Commission clearly warns is true, but heterosexual candidates not to spendcouples have the required donated campaign money elements within themselves on family members. Maybe to produce an offspring, that it's time the PDC outlawed homosexual couples do not. this very questionable and This is why homosexual- perhaps unethical practice ity is a choice. Every hu- altogether, man being is made from a Past behavior is a strong part given by a male and indicator of future behav- a female. Both parts must ior. Trusting Lynda Ring be present to produce an Erickson to unquestionably offspring. The two genders manage her own campaignwere created in such a way money is a big disappoint- that the pairing of both ment for me. genders are required to fur- I won't trust her to man- ther the human race. age my tax dollars in Olym- Besides equality, same- pia if I can't trust her to sex marriage proponents manage her campaign dol- state that it's every couple's lars in Shelton. right to marry. Marriage is This message was not a privilege, not a right. One approved by Lynda Ring does not need a license for a Erickson. right. The privileges that are given to a married couple Bob Harriscan also be obtained through Belfairother legal documents. Since same sex couples by their very nature can- Ta k i n g not fulfill both parts of the purpose of marriage and no is ith rights are being restricted s u e w to these couples, Referen- dum 74 should be rejected. letter Betsy Maddux Editor, the Journal Allyn I feel that I must answer Ms. Diane Eaton's letter ofOct, ll, which is her re- Don't elect sponse to Ms. Cyr's letter. I did not read Ms. Cyr's, letter the deceitful but Ms. Eaton's letter was full of biblical quotes used to prove her point about same- Editor, the Journal sex marriages. But, the Bible During 2011, I served as a is a book that tells us that commissioner on an Author- the earth has four corners, ity Board with Commission- ends and edges, that the ers Lynda Ring Erickson and earth is supported on pil- Tim Sheldon. In the past I lars and can be turned over had confided in one of these to shake the people off. This commissioners on a profes- book tells us that there are sional level about a serious unicorns, four-legged grass- problem and gave them a lot hoppers, rabbits that chew of pertinent details to sub- their cud and that eagles can stantiate my claims. In the carry their young about on process, I specifically asked their wings. It is a book that this person three different supports slavery and is full times to have me remain of sex stories. So, why should anonymous and I was as- I care what this book says? sured that my name would Tom Paine was right when not be mentioned. Shortly he tells us that if we found thereafter, I learned that any other book pretending to this commissioner couldn't give a system of religion, the be trusted as they had di- falsehoods, falsifications, con- vulged the information that tradictions and absurdities, I had secretly provided them which are to be met with on along with my name. The almost every page of the old other commissioner stated and new testaments, all the some facts that I knew were priests of the present day, true to numerous people and who supposed themselves then denied making those capable would triumphantly same statements. Deceit- show their skill in criticism, ful people shouldn't be in and cry it down as most glar- public service. Stop repeat ing imposition. But since the offenders! Do not re-elect book in question belongs to them! their own trade and profes- sion, they, or at least many Glenn Hoopman of them, seek to stifle every Grapeview Shelton-Mason County Journal- Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 - Page A-5