On opposition issues, others and I refer to this as sticking with the basics and upholding nature’s attributes, integrity, room for civil growth and a quality life support system.

   These issues of controversy can be referenced since the building of Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River. Trojan Nuclear Plant, and others, are more examples of ignoring prohibitive information for the area.

   Again money interests prevail in an argument over water quality, dam rights, and land rights.

   Forgotten are the issues as to why the dams were built. Abundance and growth support given to the Klamath area due to the prevailing dams do exist, with good research referenced adequately.  

   These reports are being ignored. Vested interests created from rhetoric and the money interests and their propaganda prevails. Logical streams of influence are swayed and quality research are ignored.

   Most often, as history shows, it is at the sacrifice of taxpayers, farmers, small business, and the common family paying the bill. Look at your current electric bill. Then recall Enron, Halliburton, or WHOOPS and keep in mind the administrators of those situations are taking part in this dam controversy.

   Perhaps it is time to say no. Alternatives do exist for enhancements to our water issues here in the Klamath Basin.

   If these projects are deemed noteworthy, the only people profiting both monetarily and in lifestyle are the money interests.

   They will be applauded at the stock market, with drinks and cigars abundant and moving to much larger mansions.

   We, on the other hand, will be having less food on the table, less maintenance money for our cars or trucks and less time to hunt, fish, or hike in our beautiful countryside.

   John Cox

   Klamath Falls

   Editor’s note: “WHOOPS” was the common name given to the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS), which defaulted on more than $2 billion in bonds in the 1980s on generating facilities it was building in Washington State.