Let juries help brain injuries
I am a graduate student in speech-language pathology at the University and am writing to express my concern with Ballot Measure 81. This amendment would favor wrongdoers and big companies who deliver poor quality products, while hurting victims of injustices.
As a graduate clinician, I see first hand the devastating effects of traumatic brain injuries, many of which are caused by dangerous products or someone else’s wrongdoing. People with serious traumatic brain injuries must concentrate on relearning old skills, addressing new attention and memory problems, and learning to cope with the emotional issues associated with this sudden life change. Time off from work, inability to return to work, the need for assisted living and therapy to regain old skills are all huge financial burdens caused by brain injury. Juries should maintain their ability to consider facts such as these on a case by case basis when dispensing justice to victims.
Please join me in voting no on Measure 81 in order to preserve the right of juries to help the victims of brain injuries caused by careless big companies and wrongdoers.

Christine Miller

graduate student

Olsen is committed to future
I am writing to add my voice to what others are saying about Tracy Olsen. He is definitely the right choice for City Council for Ward 3.
I have personally heard all of the candidates speak, and Olsen continually impresses me as the candidate who will best represent the citizens of downtown Eugene. His ideas and thoughts are clear, his demeanor is calm and welcoming, and his vision for Eugene is right on the mark. He wants to do what’s right for the majority of citizens, not just the vocal minority. The City Council needs balance, and electing Olsen to the council would be a breath of fresh air for all of us.
Olsen is committed to a healthy, livable future for the core of our city and has great concerns for the people in our community. Olsen’s extensive community service experience, focusing on kids, has given him a first-hand look at how vital it is to give children every opportunity to grow up in a great environment. The fact that he is a business owner also gives Olsen the unique experience of balancing community programs with fiscal responsibility. He’s smart, and it shows.
Eugene is a very livable city with many positive attributes. Electing Olsen would be another great step in the right direction.

Heidi Albertson

Eugene resident