Comments on: “Center”: A little too left-A little too right?

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 09 May 2008 04:57:06 +0000

Sometimes I wish there was a “Centerist” party because I would finally fit. I don’t see myself as 100% republican or 100% democrat. I tend to see myself as just right of center. I consider myself republican because I tend to be more conservative and tend to agree with what the majority of the republican party stands for. However, I also am at odds with some things they seem to stand for (those who lean very very far right, that is). There are some parts of the democratic ideals that I support but I also am at odds with some things they stand for (those who lean very far left). I believe government should be there for structure but should not try to horn in on every area of my life. I appreciate what Rick stands for and the changes he wants to bring to the SOS in Salem. For too many years, I feel there has not been balance in Salem. I believe Rick is the man to bring this balance.

By: zach

zach — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:18:46 +0000

I think the center has a lot to do with this meeting(EVERYONE LOVES CIVIC STADIUM) I just found listed in the Eugene Weekly(I’ve tried to forgive them for their”coverage”of your campaign).Rick you must attend this meeting and show support for civic!!!! So its in the Eugene Weekly activist alert section this week-a meeting with lawmakers on how we can save civic stadium! 7:05 pm Wednesday may 14 at EWEB!

By: Jessi

Jessi — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:44:21 +0000

I agree. Unfortunately, government is becoming less and less of a forum for the exchange of ideas. Rather, it is growing into a battlefield on which to prove to everyone that your opinion is the only correct opinion. We need to move away from that and to the very roots of democracy; the open and honest exchange of ideas. If we want one opinion to prevail, we are headed for oligarchy and/or monarchy. We need as many people involved in order to prevent power in the hands of the few.