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LETTERS IN THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG.

Publication: The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
Publication Date: 28-JUN-05 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: LETTERS IN THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)

Article Excerpt
Byline: The Register-Guard

Honor your retirement pledge

Between Ron Saxton's guest viewpoint (Register-Guard, June 9) and the letter from Roger Tedford (letters, June 17) suggesting the pensions of public employees should be terminated, I believe a retort is warranted.

I've been a firefighter and medic in this community for just short of 25 years. I took an oath to protect and serve our citizens' lives and property, just as police officers do. I've spent this time doing my job to the best of my ability each day I've reported for duty.

I've been burned, injured and exposed to deadly diseases in the course of this career. I've held up my end of the bargain faithfully. Now it is nearly time for others to uphold theirs.

Folks like Saxton and Tedford must not know much about duty, honor or a bargain made. I no longer have much patience for men in fancy suits wanting it all their way. Men and women like me in public safety positions know a lot about the sweat, danger and fear that goes with these professions. At the same time, we honor and respect the bargain we struck with our employers to perform our duties to our best ability no matter how difficult that may become. In return, we expect a secure retirement, as agreed when we hired on.

I'm certain these two gentlemen would demand that I...

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