The Tribune gets it half right

Portland Tribune editorials often have me scratching my head.

And the premise of this one isn't right: "Democrats Must Not Overreach." My fear isn't that they'll overreach. My fear is they'll be too timid, playing it cautious and safe, rather than fulfilling the change agenda that swept them in.

But when the Tribune talks about priorities -- education, jobs, and the environment, they nail it, particularly the interconnections between the issues.

"A third area of emphasis must be to maintain Oregon's leadership on environmental issues and global warming. Such an initiative not only addresses a moral issue, but also positions the state for strong economic growth as it develops new technologies for a greener future. These three priorities -- education, jobs, and the environment -- are interconnected. By investing in education and the environment, Oregon will boost its economy and enhance its quality of life."

Couldn't have said it any better ourselves. Interested in some ways to do that, check out our priorities for 2009.