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It should have been a legislative matter, not a judicial one. Justice was not served. When violence and injustice are present both human and physical events are largely shaped by it Natural retribution inevitably follows, and retribution takes many paths. Because of the dam, many ride effects have become of major importance. Excessive evaporation, an increase in salt content, and an increase in reservoir and river pollution are but a few of the problems. There are many others. Utah's Congressman Cannon has recently tried to introduce a legislative measure that would muzzle both the government and the public from gaining information about the consequences of the dam and reservoir. His end run would stifle free speech and the necessary discussions needed for the collection of hard data. How, pray tell, can one discover "objective" standards of justice without acquiring a full knowledge of the pros and cons of the issue? The public needs a voice. Otherwise, there is no sure guides that justice will prevail. Cannon should cease and desist. Ken siiiiiSSiSft 6 Jane Sleight's PACK CREEK RANCH A Country Inn G Guest Ranch . ' V : i WMIL ''niimi'iiiijTn The Glen Canyon Institute has now been organized and its aim is to bring down the reservoir. The national Sierra Qub supports it. These groups are dedicated to gaining the needed information necessary to present to the public and government leaders. Their influence is growing rapidly. But with their increasing effectiveness other powerful leaders are marshalling the opposition forces of- power and wealth against them. But in the final analysis, Nature itself knows best. Edicts and some laws will never be strong enough to counter the unwritten laws of Nature for long. There are natural laws that override their decrees. It's a matter of universal justice too. We should no longer be entrapped in the meshes of our leaders' tentacles. And we must condemn leaders who seek to gratify their own immediate desires and who continually do the bidding for special interests and the rich. I'm now awaiting a "great resurrection" of that beautiful land and flowing river. I would like to row the river once again and to hike again the canyon's many enchanting glens and grottos, to again meditate in the confines of the Cathedral in the Desert, arid to explore the beauty of the canyons. I'd like to lead my group up Hidden Passage and to camp at Music Temple as John Wesley Powell, Edna Fridley and Vaughn Short did. I'd like to laugh and make plans with the likes of my dear old friend Abbey. He knew the canyons could come back if given a chance. I hear him now: " V - AFTER 13 YEARS WE ARE STILL BEING "DISCOVERED" Tucked away in the cool foothills of the La Sal Mountains and only 15 miles from town . we offer a secluded setting with ' miles of wonderful trails for hiking, biking and riding. (We can supply the horses or bring your ownstalls available) Individual cabins are available, some with fireplaces and an excellent restaurant for your dining pleasure. FOR RATES "...I say, give Nature a little time. In five years, at most in ten, the sun and wind and storms will cleanse and sterilize the repellent mess. The inevitable floods will soon remove all that does not belong within the canyons. Fresh green willows and tamarisk, box elder and redbud will reappear; and the ancient drowned cottonwoods ( noble monuments to themselves) will be replaced by young of their kind. With the renewal of plant life will come the insects, the birds, the lizards and snakes, the mammals. Within a generation - thirty years -- 1 predict the river and canyons will bear a decent resemblance to their former selves. Within the lifetime and the living river, hart of the canyonlands, will be restored of our children Glen 6 INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (435) 259-550- 5 Visit our web page at: www.packcreekrancb.com 9 P.O. Box 1270 Moab.UT 84532 FAX: 259-887- Canyon to us. The wilderness will again belong to the people. " If has taken millions ofyears to form these magnificent Red Rock mountains and awesome canyons. In these special places, erosion has uncovered the deep Red Dirt that is used to hand-dy- e this unique 100 natural shirt. This Red Dirt, A s. -- WE ARE THE WORLD'S GREATEST CLIMBING SHOP... hands down... not open to debat- eend of discussion. formerly Moab Adventure ' Outfitters... for its properties, has been Which ur famous long-lasti- ng blessed and is believed to bring good luck to the Wearer. Wear DIRT SHIRT Made with 100 Pure Red Dirt Paradise Sportswear Southwest Division it With strength, power and respect for the land. "Red Dirt" is the registered trade name Paradise Sportswear 82 S. 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