Climate contradictions

In real science, if you create a new theory but laboratory experiments show that the theory and the predictions the theory generates are not accurate, you drop the theory and admit the basic premise of your idea was wrong. In the Church of Climate Change, when all of Europe suffers record-low temperatures, Niagara Falls freezes and scandals of climate-change data faking abound, the high priests of this new age political religion never admit they were wrong. Like astrologers, they instead come up with ridiculous excuses that would have us believe that cold equals hot, and dishonesty equals brilliance.

For the real climate facts, please watch “Climate Hysteria” on YouTube.

Christopher Calder

Eugene

Kick out gun reform opponents

It was ironic that on the day of the March for our Lives, The Bulletin published a letter to the editor with five suggestions on how to prevent gun violence in schools — arming teachers, deporting illegal aliens, etc. Somehow, similar views to those spawned from the White House. The same day hundreds of thousands of students and people from all walks of life marched demanding only common-sense action to our politicians which is: eliminate weapons of war and strict background checks. The young people who spoke at the beginning of the Bend march recently were among the best and the brightest spokespeople for their cause.

They are the ones in the direct line of fire of these despicable school shootings. They are the ones losing their friends. They are the ones fearing for their lives almost everyday they go to school. They are the ones we all should be listening to. And they are serious, organized and tired of the old cliches politicians have used to do nothing.

They are calling out the Rubios and Waldens of our Senate and House. If these two and their ilk continue to ignore the call for gun-law reform they can very realistically be shown the door by the time our midterm elections roll around in November.

Thank you, Bend students and students from across this great country. Your voice and leadership are a blessing for us all.

Carlos Wysling

Bend

Protect horses

I am grateful to my congressman, Greg Walden, for his stance against animal cruelty, demonstrated by his past co-sponsorship of the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, H.R. 1847. This anti-crime/anti-animal abuse bill will reform the federal Horse Protection Act and end the illegal and inhumane practice of soring horses.

Soring is the intentional infliction of pain to a Tennessee walking horse’s hooves and legs to produce an exaggerated show gait known as the Big Lick. This abuse is done for the amusement of a crowd and the hopes of a blue ribbon, but it is at the horse’s detriment and expense.

The PAST Act will enhance penalties, give USDA the means to enforce the law and prohibit devices used in the soring process. The American Horse Council, American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners and dozens of horse industry groups strongly endorse the PAST Act. This important bill also has the bipartisan support of 280 cosponsors in Congress.

I hope Congressman Walden will do all he can to ensure timely passage of this measure and support the inclusion of the PAST Act in the upcoming Farm Bill.

Lucinda Baker, director of the Equine Science and Education Center

Bend

Vote DeBone

Tony DeBone has proved to be a man of his word and a dedicated county commissioner who bases his decisions on everyone’s needs, not just those of a particular group. This is true especially in the area of land use where competing interests call for measured judgment and fairness to all. As a rural resident, Tony understands the delicate balance needed for land use decisions.

As treasurer of the La Pine Community Kitchen, I can also attest to Tony’s support of local nonprofit, charitable organizations. With his business background, he continues to focus on a diverse economy for Deschutes County. He is a fiscal hawk and has succeeded in reducing property taxes in Deschutes County.

Tony has represented ALL of Deschutes County with honesty and a vision that protects our rural environment while building for the future. I recommend Tony DeBone for re-election as Deschutes County commissioner, Position No. 1.

Clyde Evans

La Pine