Letters
Shame on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the Democrats
After witnessing the fiscal cliff negotiations in Congress, Reid truly should be ashamed of his behavior.
"Since leaving the Senate and re-engaging with the private sector, I have rediscovered the forces within America."
Washington has finally reached the level of obnoxious. Maybe in four years, people will finally get tired of it.
Letters: Congress’ fine acting job
I recently watched “Pocketful of Miracles,” an old movie with Betty Davis. One scene showed Davis made over for her daughter, who was going to visit her in New York. Read more »
Letters: FOX looks at 'ritzy' Santa
FOX 13's 5 p.m. newscast on Christmas Eve ran a piece on Santa Claus giving away candy to kids at Deer Valley Resort. Read more »
Letters: With cliff, cut federal pay
In an effort to reach compromise on the "fiscal cliff," President Obama has previously agreed to curtail future cost-of-living increases for recipients of Social Security. Read more »
Letters: Gun owners should have liability policies
It seems impossible to agree on a gun control solution. What should be done? Read more »
Letters: It's clear: limit vehicles
In light of recent accidents, we must impose the following restrictions on all vehicles: 1) Limit horsepower to 250 hp; 2) No more than four cylinders; 3) No more automatic transmissions. Read more »
Letters: NRA's policy of having more guns is like Cold War
It seems the NRA's argument in the debate over gun-related violence is to have more guns. Having previously opposed federal involvement in Second Amendment issues, it now wants armed guards in all... Read more »
Letters: Furby's cursing issue
My 4-year-old daughter was delighted to receive a Furby for Christmas. Unfortunately, Furby had a swearing problem. He used phrases taking the Lord's name in vain. My daughter began using this... Read more »
Letters: 'Cliff': More insight needed
Ninety percent of Americans are in the "middle class," meaning they earn between $25,000 to $60,000 per year as gross income. If these Americans could earn $200,000 a year in net income, they would feel pretty wealthy! Read more »
Letters: Discuss D.C.'s fiscal issues
What's happening in Washington right now is insane. I have zero confidence in our current administration to move even one inch closer to a true solution on our "fiscal cliff" debt crisis. Read more »
Letters: Freedom for sale
The past couple of years prove that America is now for sale. The sellers are politicians, and citizens are the buyers. Politicians now generally reflect the populace and will sell the nation and its constitution for votes. Read more »
Letters: Sole custody, LGBT issues
In her book "Mothers and Sons," Carol Klein says that a sole-custody mom can predispose a daughter toward fearing "dangerous closeness" with men. Quoting Romain Gary, Klein describes how a... Read more »
Letters: Still invite immigrants
We used to care about people fleeing from oppressive cultures and governments. Now, we call them law breakers and unwelcome. Read more »
Letters: Imbalance in spite of cliff
Why has it taken so long for Congress to deal with the fiscal cliff? We all know that we have to do something to balance our spending with our income. Read more »
Letters: Teachers, staff need guns
NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre said that we as a nation must spend whatever money is needed to place armed police or guards inside every school in America. That is an emotionalism response to the horrific shooting in Connecticut. The... Read more »
Letters: Why wait and vacation?
President Obama continues to lead by the seat of his pants by creating what the media calls the "fiscal cliff." Read more »
Letter: As part of the human tribe, let us live as one people
We are a world that's filled with many human tribes, but the reality is that we are really just one tribe. In tribal life, all material goods are shared and all people are respected. My tribal... Read more »
Letter: GOP's stubborn message shows lack of negotiation from many
As a conscientious Republican, I am concerned that our message comes out the wrong way. Our rhetoric comes across like so. We state that in order to protect 1 percent of the wealthiest... Read more »
Letter: Wait before designating half the state as wilderness area
A small area near Vernon has been designated as an ATV recreational area. The state has also designated small areas in the Thomas Range (Topaz Mountain and the Dugway Geode Beds) for rock hunting.... Read more »
Letter: Sandy Hook, abortion and freedom of choice
With all the noise about gun control to protect children in schools, I wonder how these advocates consider abortion. Twenty children were killed in the tragic episode at Sandy Hook Elementary... Read more »
Letter: Donny Osmond's Jimmy Kimmel clip was tasteless
Last night my granddaughter and I went to Donny and Marie Osmond's show at Abravanel Hall. I have always admired Donny's talent and his winning ways with people of every age. Imagine watching a... Read more »
Letter: Sen. Orrin Hatch is acting like a hypocrite again
Sen. Orrin Hatch, in a recent newsletter: "I have been trying to chart a reasonable path ahead to stop these massive tax increases." I think that's great, but the sorry fact is that Orrin... Read more »
Letter: Numbers suggest that gun laws have made a difference
In the 1980s we were losing more than 200 children between 5 and 14 years old annually due to the accidental discharge of firearms. Then came the 1990 Gun-Free School Zone Act before the 1998 Brady... Read more »
Letter: President's proposals show no concern for precarious financial condition
It is disingenuous for President Barack Obama to say that he has a mandate on policies. We have selected a leader who has not proved his competence. We should have the finest minds working... Read more »
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Letters: It's clear: limit vehicles
In light of recent accidents, we must impose the following restrictions on all vehicles: 1) Limit horsepower to 250 hp; 2) No more than four cylinders; 3) No more automatic transmissions. Read more »
Letters: With cliff, cut federal pay
In an effort to reach compromise on the "fiscal cliff," President Obama has previously agreed to curtail future cost-of-living increases for recipients of Social Security. Read more »
Letters: Gun owners should have liability policies
It seems impossible to agree on a gun control solution. What should be done? Read more »
Letter: Donny Osmond's Jimmy Kimmel clip was tasteless
Last night my granddaughter and I went to Donny and Marie Osmond's show at Abravanel Hall. I have always admired Donny's talent and his winning ways with people of every age. Imagine... Read more »
Letters: FOX looks at 'ritzy' Santa
FOX 13's 5 p.m. newscast on Christmas Eve ran a piece on Santa Claus giving away candy to kids at Deer Valley Resort. Read more »
Letters: Congress’ fine acting job
I recently watched “Pocketful of Miracles,” an old movie with Betty Davis. One scene showed Davis made over for her daughter, who was going to visit her in New York. Read more »
Letters: Furby's cursing issue
My 4-year-old daughter was delighted to receive a Furby for Christmas. Unfortunately, Furby had a swearing problem. He used phrases taking the Lord's name in vain. My daughter began using this... Read more »
Letter: Sandy Hook, abortion and freedom of choice
With all the noise about gun control to protect children in schools, I wonder how these advocates consider abortion. Twenty children were killed in the tragic episode at Sandy Hook Elementary... Read more »
Letters: NRA's policy of having more guns is like Cold War
It seems the NRA's argument in the debate over gun-related violence is to have more guns. Having previously opposed federal involvement in Second Amendment issues, it now wants armed guards in all... Read more »
Letter: GOP's stubborn message shows lack of negotiation from many
As a conscientious Republican, I am concerned that our message comes out the wrong way. Our rhetoric comes across like so. We state that in order to protect 1 percent of the wealthiest... Read more »
Letters: Freedom for sale
The past couple of years prove that America is now for sale. The sellers are politicians, and citizens are the buyers. Politicians now generally reflect the populace and will sell the nation and its constitution for votes. Read more »
Letters: Put God back in schools
The National Rifle Association has proposed setting armed guards at all schools and supplying NRA volunteers to help. Concepts surrounding the arming and training of teachers have been suggested.... Read more »
Letters: Sole custody, LGBT issues
In her book "Mothers and Sons," Carol Klein says that a sole-custody mom can predispose a daughter toward fearing "dangerous closeness" with men. Quoting Romain Gary, Klein describes how a... Read more »
Letters: Why wait and vacation?
President Obama continues to lead by the seat of his pants by creating what the media calls the "fiscal cliff." Read more »
Letters: Teachers, staff need guns
NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre said that we as a nation must spend whatever money is needed to place armed police or guards inside every school in America. That is an emotionalism response to the horrific shooting in Connecticut. The... Read more »
Letters: Still invite immigrants
We used to care about people fleeing from oppressive cultures and governments. Now, we call them law breakers and unwelcome. Read more »
Letter: President's proposals show no concern for precarious financial condition
It is disingenuous for President Barack Obama to say that he has a mandate on policies. We have selected a leader who has not proved his competence. We should have the finest minds working... Read more »
Letters: Discuss D.C.'s fiscal issues
What's happening in Washington right now is insane. I have zero confidence in our current administration to move even one inch closer to a true solution on our "fiscal cliff" debt crisis. Read more »
Letters: 'Cliff': More insight needed
Ninety percent of Americans are in the "middle class," meaning they earn between $25,000 to $60,000 per year as gross income. If these Americans could earn $200,000 a year in net income, they would feel pretty wealthy! Read more »
Letter: As part of the human tribe, let us live as one people
We are a world that's filled with many human tribes, but the reality is that we are really just one tribe. In tribal life, all material goods are shared and all people are respected. My... Read more »
Letter: A violent society
The vigil for Emilie Parker at my own Ben Lomond High School brought the Newtown shooting even closer to home. Read more »
Letter: Sen. Orrin Hatch is acting like a hypocrite again
Sen. Orrin Hatch, in a recent newsletter: "I have been trying to chart a reasonable path ahead to stop these massive tax increases." I think that's great, but the sorry fact is that Orrin... Read more »
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