Springfield Boycott in Oregon

Despite the failure of Ballot Measure Nine, Oregon still has the nation's first
anti-gay ordinance, which passed earlier in the year in the logging town of
Springfield.  Measure 20-08 bans laws that protect gays and lesbians from
discrimination, as well as prevents the city of Springfield from "facilitating"
homosexuality.

Loretta Neet, local sponsor of the measure for the Oregon Citizen's Alliance
(OCA), claims that the ban has had no adverse effects to Springfield.  Scott
Lively, OCA Spokesperson, claims that Springfield has experienced a growth
spurt since passage of Measure 20-08.  Springfield's Mayor Bill Morrisette
claims that the initial outrage over the measure has subsided, and that they
receive only letters of praise for their pioneering work in discrimination. Lon
Mabon, Executive Director of the OCA, has pledged to export their anti-gay
legislation to neighboring states, including Washington and California.

Both Loretta and Mayor Bill have stated that they just want their little city
to be left alone, so they can administer their hate laws away from the glare of
the media.  Please join the rest of Oregon in continuing to remind Springfield
that legislated hatred will not be tolerated.  If you have the opportunity to
visit Springfield, it lies at the southern end of the Willamette valley, 2
hours south of Portland and just across the freeway from the far more tolerate
city of Eugene.  Stores that honor diversity will have signs in their windows.
If you can't visit but would like to write, their addresses are:
Mayor Bill Morrisette
City of Springfield
225 5th Avenue
Springfield, Oregon  97477

Loretta Neet, New Membership Director
Scott Lively, Spokesperson
Lon Mabon, Executive Director
c/o The Oregon Citizen's Alliance
9150 SW Pioneer Ct.
Wilsonville, Oregon  97070
503/682-0653