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Note: A work of fiction, originally written for The Salem Monthly Newspaper

Dear reader, I would like, if I may, to relate a story to you. It's a story you may not believe, and to be sure, if it had not happened to me, I would not believe it myself. I am not a man who is usually given to flights of fancy, or other whimsical excursions of the mind. So, please consider the tale that I tell now to be the truth, as far as I can measure it.

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Note: This article originally written for the Salem Monthly Newspaper

Oregon Peaceworks is a local non-profit organization who's stated mission is "to educate and activate people to work for peace, justice, and environmental protection". For many years Oregon Peaceworks has boldly addressed such complicated and controversial topics as war, militarism, nuclear weaponry, the devastating effects of nuclear waste on the environment, and have provided valuable guidance for those wishing to live in a more peaceful and environmentally friendly manner. From their downtown office on the corner of Commercial and State, Executive Director Peter Bergel organizes these efforts into a variety of projects ranging from peaceful demonstrations to their monthly newspaper 'The Peaceworker'. Unfortunately, by being such vocal challengers on the political stage, they have become a target for the opposition. Since the beginning of this year, their offices have been victim to increasing harassment by means of property destruction, vandalism, and even a personal attack.

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