Readers' forum: Give vouchers a try

Published: Wednesday, Oct. 24 2007 12:30 a.m. MDT

Even the most informed among us do not have the luxury to study every issue to make well-reasoned choices. The uninformed are even more likely to support the catchiest phrase. "Full of flaws" — oh no, be scared. Try this principled gem: "The only thing we have to fear is ..."

Our founders knew that statesmen should represent us with a mandate to study and make informed decisions. Our Legislature and governor did just that, concluding that vouchers are worth a try. They will correct flaws as they're revealed. We must experiment or we'll never find a better way.

Michael Brown

Bountiful

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Dick

Using this logic, I assume the writer believes all the laws enacted by our legislature and our Congress are good laws. The income tax code, the welfare programs, pork spending, etc. are all good because they've been passed by our representatives who More..

6:26 a.m. Oct. 24, 2007
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Kevin

Nope. We don't need to experiment giving tax dollars to religion.

7:57 a.m. Oct. 24, 2007
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Another Kevin

Amen Kevin AAs to the flaws

How do you get around Article X section 9 of the Utah state Constitution

Article X, Section 9. [Public aid to church schools forbidden.]
Neither the state of Utah nor its More..

8:19 a.m. Oct. 24, 2007
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