En Garde!
(Nov. 20, 2008) Editor:
Mr. Sims argues that even though Measure T has been clearly ruled as unconstitutional, and denies a minority of residents their rights to liberty and participation in the electoral process, it should be vehemently defended, as it is the “will of the people” (“Town Dandy,” Nov. 13).
I will be interested to see if he defends another recent measure that without doubt denies a minority of citizens liberties and constitutional rights. Like Measure T, Proposition 8 is not only unconstitutional but un-American, and yet is without doubt the “will of the people.”
We will see if your beliefs are based on democracy or hypocrisy.
— Thomas Bruner, Westhaven
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Label GMOs Signature Gathering Training
meetings / 4 p.m. Sun Yi's Academy of Tae Kwon Do, 1215 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata. Help gather valid signatures to get the 'California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act' on the 2012 ballot. E-mail northernhumboldtlabelgmos@hotmail.com. 223-0424.
Open Celtic Music Session
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Nonviolence Action Camp
etc. / 10 a.m. Chinmaya Mission near Piercy. Weekend-long direct action orientation features workshops, role playing, seminars, ceremonies and field trips. Bring food, bedding, warm clothes, signs, banners, bikes, drums, acoustic instruments. Pre-register. saverichardsongrove.org. 932-5898.
Audubon Society Field Trip
outdoors / 9 a.m. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 1020 Ranch Road, Loleta. Meet at Refuge Visitor Center off Hookton Road. Leisurely, two- to three-hour trip intended for people wanting to learn birds of Humboldt Bay area. 822-3613.
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