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Tooth Decay
I think it's curious that Gov. Spencer Cox is supposedly for strong family values, but against children having strong teeth. Research going back to the 1950s shows fluoride in the water system helps prevent tooth decay—especially for children.
"Tesla Terrorism,"
March 27 Hits & Misses
I had to re-read Katharine Biele's "Tesla Terrorism" bit to make sure I wasn't seeing things. Just when I thought liberals—and I used to be one, when they were sane—couldn't get more frightening, here they are openly cheering on violence.Smashing Tesla dealerships?
"Dust to Dust," March 20 News
So weird that people are much more comfortable with the "traditional" method of pumping bodies full of chemicals and trapping them eternally in underground boxes than they are with the "radical" method of letting them biodegrade and return to the earth. DOUG SMEATH-LIVAS
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Free Will Astrology
Love your publication, but would you consider having meaningful astrology updates in your publications—or at minimum would you accept input and additions to the astrology notes? As it is, the paragraphs written for each zodiac sign are just fluff and info on a variety of obscure topics.
Qualified Immunity
The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees "equal protection of the laws," a principle fundamental to American democracy. Yet, qualified immunity—a judicially created doctrine shielding public officials from liability—stands in direct contradiction to this promise.
Mightier than the Sword
In mid-February, the White House barred Associated Press journalists from presidential events for refusing to change the name of a body of water from "the Gulf of Mexico" to "the Gulf of America" in its reporting. AP sued on various grounds, including due process (citing a court ruling that press access to the White House "undoubtedly qualifies as liberty which may not be denied without due process of law under the fifth amendment") and First Amendment protections (citing the same ruling).
An Unworthy Man
Donald Trump is wrecking the nation's economy. He's turned his back on wartorn Ukraine, has put an egotist in charge and declared himself king.
Veterans Memorial
I am writing to provide some information about the construction of a new memorial in the Beehive State that is being designed to honor a unique group of veterans. Americans have a long history of building memorials to honor the sacrifice of service members who died fighting to preserve our way of life.
"Fast Food," Feb. 6, 2025 Online
A street with no traffic is an underutilized resource and a waste of tax dollars. No one wants a street to be a parking lot, but if it's moving most of the time, there is no problem.
Clean Energy
In Logan, during a vote at our City Council on January 7, many residents rose up and opposed participation in a fossil fuel power plant. When I spoke at the City Council meeting, I cited Fervo Energy as a reason to say "no" to the fossil fuel contract.
No Tax On Tips
During last year's presidential campaign, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris seemed to disagree on quite a few things. One thing they agreed on—Trump reiterated his position in Las Vegas on January 26—is that the federal government should stop demanding income tax payments on tips.
Trump's Enablers
January 20, 2025 has emerged as another sad day for Americans who think critically, independently and analytically about politics and another joyous day for those who play "Follow the Leader." It's also a sad day for those who understand how the rule of law should work and a joyous day for those who have no clue about that and embrace lawlessness.
"Chris Wharton and Alejandro Puy to lead Salt Lake City Council ..." Jan. 10 Online News
You just gave the mayor and yourselves huge increases in compensation and now you're giving your own "stipends" for "leadership"?!
Donald Trump's Top 10 Positive Attributes
Editor's note: In his Jan. 2 "Private Eye" column, City Weekly founder John Saltas invited readers to "Name the Top 10 positive attributes of Donald Trump before the world ends." Various readers submitted individual attributes—the following Top 10 was submitted in its entirety.
