Question for Roman Catholics in Salem, OR (Portland, Mill City: house, new construction)

[5gables]

Question for Roman Catholics in Salem, OR: Would you like to see (at no cost or obligation) a small ~.14 acre site adjacent to Bush Park that includes a holy shrine as well as a landscaped garden and a small amount of outdoor space; dedicated to combat veterans?

Also, if you think (in addition) that a grassy spot on-site for small groups of the same to sit and see the stars and/or a narrow block house surrounded with palisade walls (for cards perhaps) would also be a good fit, then please remark in the messages below.

This opinion poll is open for one year and is for long-term planning purposes only.

[pdxMIKEpdx]

Why limit it to a specific religion, there is light shining on all of us.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

Not a catholic, but I think it would be a good addition to the city. If it is on private property, the politically correct should not be able to remove the catholic shrine.



Will there be a veteran's wall that only lists catholic boys who died? Again: private property.



Don't forget the high cost of maintaining the property. Also, have plans in advance for how to handle whatever homeless decide to move in. Because of the homeless, buildings or anything that could be a shelter isn't a good idea.



My preference would be that it is open to people of all religions, even if the shrine set up is catholic.

[oregonwoodsmoke]

While you are in the design phase, because of the Oregon law that new construction must include places to rest and recuperate (is that just in Portland?), I suggest some small round stools to sit on instead of benches that can be used as beds.

[5gables]

Originally Posted by pdxMIKEpdx

Why limit it to a specific religion, there is light shining on all of us.

Good question, but it is not an especially large site. And some would say one must eat the flesh and drink the blood.

Thank you for your reply.

[5gables]

Originally Posted by oregonwoodsmoke

While you are in the design phase, because of the Oregon law that new construction must include places to rest and recuperate (is that just in Portland?), I suggest some small round stools to sit on instead of benches that can be used as beds.

Excellent points including the wall of names. Stools yes (was thinking of some natural basalt segments) and at least one piece of bodyweight exercise equipment. There are restroom facilities nearby but offsite so that part is covered.

[leastprime]

although no longer in Salem, but a resident for 65 years; Not catholic.
No.
I don't find war something we should glorify or even to honor those who fought in wars. I find that there are good reasons for war and to fight a war, but they are rare.
Last few major conflicts that the US has been involved in, has accomplished what?

[highstump]

I lived in Salem for 20+ years and moved up the Santiam to Mill City 3 years ago. (For whatever that may be worth.)

I don't believe wars should be glorified but I do believe veterans deserve to be honored and to be remembered.

Young men and women sign up for service for their own reasons and what may happen after that, is pretty much out of their hands.