This morning I also typed up this letter and sent it to the Mayor of
Springfield and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce.  I encourage others
to write letters expressing their surprise and dismay at the events in
Springfield.  This afternoon I am going to move my bank accounts to a
different credit union that does not do business in Springfield. 

Thursday, May 21, 1992

Mayor Bill Morrisette
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, Oregon 97477

cc: Springfield Chamber of Commerce

Dear Mr. Mayor,

I would like to express my deepest dismay and regret that the voters of
the City of Springfield who elected you have also passed ballot measure
20-08. While I realize that you did not support this measure, I direct
this letter to you as the chief executive officer of the city -- and the
man who will be expected to pick up the pieces of your fragmented
community. 

You and your city's council may be advised that I have immediately suspended
all business transactions with any resident of Springfield and any companies
located with its city limits.  Furthermore, word of the vote on measure 20-08
has been transmitted electronically over the InterNet across the country and
around the world.  Springfield's infamy has only begun to spread.  I am also
encouraging my friends, family, and clientele to avoid Springfield businesses
and organizations.  As a consultant, I will make absolutely no referrals to
companies which are located in Springfield under any circumstance.

The moral turpitude of this measure cannot be overlooked by any person of
conscience.  While only the courts may now reverse this ill-thought course,
those of us who were unable to vote at the polls on Tuesday will vote with our
dollars against this measure again and again, as long as it remains part of
Springfield.

This is truly the calm before the storm; I foresee a very hard time ahead
for the City of Springfield as it deals with explosive legal and political
issues. This measure is divisive and hateful, and we are just beginning to
see just how pervasive that hate is in your community. 

My best wishes, Mr. Mayor, to you and those in your community who have
retained any shred of decency. 

Thank you for your time and attention.

Sincerely,




David Casti

The address for the Chamber of Commerce is:
	Springfield Chamber of Commerce
	101 South A Street
	Springfield, Oregon 97477