It reads like there's a bit of the urban/rural problem even in a small area, one defined as a "rural" area.  All of us in rural Lane County realize just how inadequate our patrol, enforcement services are......that's inadequate tettering on non-existant.  We understand the fiscal issues and the poltical issues which have left us so unprotected.

It seems many rural residents, feeling the impact of personal constraints (I think nearly all of us are), are simply unwilling to accept the additional property taxes which might provide those rural law enforcement services.  I think those who developed and proposed the Fern Ridge plan are to be complimented for their efforts.  However, I think the LCBC read the situation correctly.  As we've found over the years with sale tax in Oregon, each defeat at the polls makes the effort that much harder next time.  There may be a time and there may be a proposal which will "fly".  I reluctantly agree....this is not the time and not the proposal.....