Letters
An American Statesman
It was with great pleasure that we read "An American Statesman" [July/August 2002]. The article about Roger Williams not only brought back memories of our visits to the National Memorial in Providence, Rhode Island, that bears his name, but caused us to re-read the excellent biographical novel Flight Into Freedom written by Dr. Sidney J. Hormell.
Printed by Morris Publishing in Kearney, Nebraska, this slim book detailing Williams' heroic efforts to build a society built entirely on the concept of religious freedom is both compelling and easy to read. We enthusiastically recommend Flight Into Freedom to anyone interested in true democracy.
Don and Pat Mumford
Newport, OR
Sand Creek
I am writing in regards to a news article in your July/August issue. While it was good to read that a Sand Creek historic site will be developed, red flags went up when I read that casino management would be donating land. Too many times casinos and the Indian people are linked. I hope this management does not keep a toehold on this property with the intention of starting a casino. There are other ways to help the Indians.
Thanks for all NPCA is doing to preserve the environment and wildlife.
Phyllis Penrod
via e-mail
Counting on Sheep
After reading "Counting on Sheep" [July/August 2002], I was pleased to see the attention the desert bighorn sheep were given in your magazine, although I took offense to the article's omission that a majority of the financing for the restoration, habitat, and water projects referred to have been funded directly by the Foundation for North American Wild Sheep and its state and regional affiliates. I believe that any article regarding the restoration of desert or Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, if reported accurately, should educate the public regarding the major source of financing for these programs.
I believe FNAWS to be one of the most successful conservation organizations in America, and whether one is a hunter or not should be appropriately acknowledged as such in any article addressing these efforts. This would appear to have been a blatant and intentional omission, and I believe that your subscribers should be made aware.
Richard H. Jarvis
Syracuse, NY
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