As someone who, like our founders, affords “a decent respect to the opinions of mankind,” I allow that some measure of gratitude is in order for EW’s publishing of yet another of Greg Williams’ lessons in American history (“Constitutional Arms,” Letters 2/26), even though these days any interested party with the level of education this country afforded such noted scholars as Jethro Bodine could find the same information with the click of a mouse.
After digging through his meandering Socratic approach to discourse, I think I’ve stumbled upon his point. I don’t know why cars go 100 mph, either, but I do know that you can sue a manufacturer for faulty products and false or misleading advertising.
And I don’t know how many NRA members have committed homicides, but I do know that charitable corporations can be sued for mismanagement of funds.
I also harbor little doubt that I could have, or would have tried, to get through life circa 1776 without my trusty musket at my side. And yet, in 66 years of living as a modern man in America, I have never owned a firearm.
But then, I don’t own a car, either. So sue me.
Leo Muzzy
Eugene
A Note From the Publisher
Dear Readers,
The last two years have been some of the hardest in Eugene Weekly’s 43 years. There were moments when keeping the paper alive felt uncertain. And yet, here we are — still publishing, still investigating, still showing up every week.
That’s because of you!
Not just because of financial support (though that matters enormously), but because of the emails, notes, conversations, encouragement and ideas you shared along the way. You reminded us why this paper exists and who it’s for.
Listening to readers has always been at the heart of Eugene Weekly. This year, that meant launching our popular weekly Activist Alert column, after many of you told us there was no single, reliable place to find information about rallies, meetings and ways to get involved. You asked. We responded.
We’ve also continued to deepen the coverage that sets Eugene Weekly apart, including our in-depth reporting on local real estate development through Bricks & Mortar — digging into what’s being built, who’s behind it and how those decisions shape our community.
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None of this happens by accident. It happens because readers step up and say: this matters.
As we head into a new year, please consider supporting Eugene Weekly if you’re able. Every dollar helps keep us digging, questioning, celebrating — and yes, occasionally annoying exactly the right people. We consider that a public service.
Thank you for standing with us!
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Eugene Weekly
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