Here's Something for Oregonians to Unite On

The Coast Guard is planning to pull it's helicopter based at Newport in mid-December. Five guys pulled from the frigid North Pacific off Newport on Saturday by this very helicopter think that's a terrible idea. In fact, had it already occurred they probably wouldn't be saying anything at all because they would be dead. With all the crap in the Federal budget, not spending $6M per year for something that has saved lives again and again is asinine and Oregonians should write their Congressional delegates and tell them so in no uncertain terms. Keep the helo!

www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2014/12/oregon_fishermen_saved_by_coas.html