Letter: 'Fear Factory' had no place in Fourth parade

Published: Tuesday, July 10 2012 12:00 a.m. MDT

Summary

With regard to the Murray Independence Day Parade, I would like to state very strongly that it was wholly inappropriate to have the "Fear Factory" contingency involved in what otherwise is a positive, family-oriented, patriotic celebration.

As a new resident to the state of Utah, known for its family-oriented climate, I was in disbelief.

Fear, terror, death, murder, horror, torture and gore, in any measure, are extremely unsuitable at any public event any time of year, especially at a family Fourth of July event.

I was upset and I could tell from the uncomfortable hush by all the spectators around us that the feeling was shared. Nearly 48 hours later, I am still fielding questions and concerns from my three young children about that offensive display.

Jared Zaugg

Sandy

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Midvaliean

MIDVALE, UT

The Fear Factory is a local business. You want to be the one that says this business can and this business can't be in the parade? Everyone has the same opportunity. One way to voice you opinion is to boycott this parade and take your kids to More..

7:30 a.m. July 10, 2012
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Tolstoy

salt lake, UT

while I have no love for places like the fear factory, there is great irony in someone wanting to restrict others rights to participate in a parade on the day that we celebrate freedom.

9:51 a.m. July 10, 2012
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VIDAR

Murray, UT

I wonder what jared does with his kids on Halloween.
Does he keep them inside all day, and not let them go trick or treating?
Personally, I thought the politicians were the scarier floats.

10:34 a.m. July 10, 2012
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