Oregonian letter to the editor, 10/3/06: "Measure 48: State spending on the table"

Oregonian letter to the editor, 10/3/06: "Measure 48: State spending on the table"

Don McIntire and the supporters of Measure 48 keep talking in vague soundbites about the "efficiencies" that will come with drastic cuts to our state budget. Where, exactly, are the "efficiencies" they claim will magically materialize?

While it may sound good to limit state spending, when a budget reduction amounts to billions of dollars, as it will with Measure 48, there will be an effect on the essential services that benefit us all.

Where, exactly, do they intend to cut our government services? Will they cut Head Start, state police, our parks, roads or colleges? Will they close prisons?

I challenge the supporters of Measure 48 to produce a specific, detailed list of proposed cuts or "efficiencies" in state government so that voters can make an informed decision.

RUTH ADKINS, Southwest Portland