I gave a $100 check to help support the Lane County jail levy renewal.  If I lived in Springfield I would give them money too.  It's not about me being willing to spend other people's money.  I will spend my own to help lock up the bums who steal from our cars and homes.  If Eugene did what Springfield does most of the miscreants downtown would leave after their first three to five day long incarceration.  I have visited the Springfield jail and it is very Spartan.  Just what Eugene needs.  Short jail stays drive away people who are likely to be in trouble with the law again.  I have also supported the Oregon State Sheriff's association.  I think it is right to give money to causes you believe in.  Food at the Springfield jail costs only $4 per day so let's not get too excited about the cost.