Uneducated Guesses
Spencer Cox, our dear state leader, is at it again. He has just come out against ... gun violence? Poor air quality? Juvenile crime? high cost of housing? Sorry, none of these. He's come out against education. Yes, this is the one: Education.
Cox apparently feels his political career is best guaranteed by uneducated voters—you know, like his idol Donald Trump. Trump's own political career is made possible by stupid people, primarily in the Bible Belt and in similar uneducated states—like Utah, Idaho and the Dakotas.
Churches have brought beautiful architecture, music and many good people who sincerely try to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ in the New Testament.
However, many churches have also promoted ignorance and the inequality of women and members of the LGBTQ community. Many churches also teach that one should never question its leaders—like in the Mormon tradition.
Due to gerrymandering, even liberal-leaning Salt Lake City and County are almost totally controlled by white, straight, GOP, Mormon men. The same goes for the state's U.S. reps. At least the 4th district has elected a person of color: Burgess Owens. But he is as Trumpian as his white fellow Utah congresspeople are. Utah now boasts one woman representative in Congress.
Our western European neighbors are providing universal health care and a higher quality of life partially, if you ask me, because religion no longer rules.
TED OTTINGER
Taylorsville
Love Your Library
I am currently employed at my local public library. I cannot begin to explain the importance the library provides for myself and our entire community.
I have helped people fill out job applications, print tax forms, find books for school projects and the list doesn't stop. I am so grateful to be able to help my community members.
Before more funding is cut for libraries, please consider how much libraries benefit our communities. It's more than just "free books"—it is a place where people can come find resources and better themselves which in turn benefits our entire country. Libraries are a pillar of American culture!
STACEY KEAHON
Park City
"The End" March 27 Online
The state did a lot to drive them away, but I can't help but feel angry at the Sundance execs. They just gave a huge middle finger to the progressive community in Utah and handed [Rep.] Trevor Lee and [Sen.] Dan McCay huge wins on their way out.
Their need to be more comfortable is bad for progressivism, in my opinion. This is a white flag.
T_WAITFORIT_MAC
Via Instagram
Way to go, MAGA. Because you don't want liberal views in your state, we all suffer.
KAREN STACK
Via Facebook
Park City should have invested many years ago, to expand and build out its facilities to host this.
MIGHT1JP
Via Instagram
Distance is the only answer to disrespect. Don't react, don't argue, don't dive into drama. Simply remove your presence.
JIM BRIMLEY
Via Facebook
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