Inbox: Letters About WW's Fall 2016 Endorsements

Political Endorsements

I write with great urgency to inform you that while WW has shockingly endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, the people must at least be advised that there are not just two candidates in this race—there are four ["Endorsements 2016!" WW, Oct. 12, 2016].

Despite WW's proclamations that Clinton is the "steadiest," "most capable" and "far better behaved" candidate, I and many millions of others believe otherwise. We are learning more and more from whistleblowers about her and her campaign's corrupt behavior.

Clinton's neoliberal positions created the neofascism of Donald Trump. To expect that voting for Clinton puts the American people in any position to make progress with regard to jobs, health care, equality, peace, education, or any other social necessity is a slap in the face to those who have already suffered from Clinton's ideology.

WW's endorsement should have been for Dr. Jill Stein, who, most importantly, is not bought by corporations and super PACs.

—Brian Allen Martinez

Of course WW doesn't support Measure 97. WW in 2006 would be appalled with 2016 WW. Although Measure 97 isn't perfectly written, it's needed—and it's needed now.

This state can't wait for alternative revenue sources while WW and a severely misled public allow corporate fear-mongering to sway their decision-making.

—"Daniel"

I know WW has liberal leanings, so I shouldn't be surprised that almost all of the endorsements are Democrats, but it would have been nice to see Republicans and third parties get treated a little more respectfully. Rude rhetoric is not how to discredit the opposition—do it with facts.

—"Heather"

Black Police Officers

Adding more black faces to the Portland Police Bureau won't make things better any more than placing a person of color in the White House improved the situation for black people overall ["Black and Blue," WW, Oct. 12, 2016].

The entire police regime must be overhauled. Window-dressing won't cut it.

—Vladamir Muhammad

Corrections

Charts in last week's story on ethnic diversity in local law enforcement ("Black and Blue," WW, Oct. 12, 2016) failed to note that in addition to officers who are black, Latino or white, local police agencies employ officers who are Asian, Native American or Pacific Islanders. WW has corrected the charts online.

The WW endorsement of state Rep. Carla Piluso (D-Gresham) incorrectly stated her position on Measure 97. She's voting for it.

A story on Pillars of Portland misidentified who wrote the soundtrack for the 1983 TV movie ("Pillars of Portland Sucks, But It's Awesome," WW, Oct. 12, 2016). Jon Newton wrote the movie soundtrack; Jeffrey Kauffman wrote the score for the Pillars of Portland TV pilot.

WW regrets the errors.

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