To the editor: SB 501 will make criminals out of hundreds of thousands of law abiding Oregonians. This “feel good” legislation originating with Portland students and introduced by Portland Democrats will do nothing to prevent people bent on violence from committing violence. Limiting ammunition purchases to 20 rounds per month is ridiculous.

To the editor: The Hammond pardon was secured by a great many people. It was like a huge jigsaw puzzle with many different pieces which all had to go together at the right time to make it happen. Everyone was working to correct and make right a grave injustice. Congressman Walden was a big piece of the puzzle to help secure the presidential pardon for Dwight and Stephen Hammond of Harney County.

To the editor: So much is going on concerning illegal criminals, one doesn’t know where to begin. Today, the illegal criminals have more rights and protection than the citizens!