Letters: A nation divided

Published: Saturday, Dec. 29 2012 12:00 a.m. MST

Seth Wenig, AP

Summary

Our nation could not be more unified in the resolution that we never again want to see school children, movie-goers, shoppers, or worshippers shot and killed. Yet our nation could not be more divided on the remedy.

Surely there is a basketful of ways to temporarily disable, dissuade and disarm would-be assassins while minimizing potential harm to the innocent. The remedy needs to be available immediately to those being threatened. And, it must be assertive.

We've seen how poorly the passive remedy works for teachers directing our school children to huddle in a corner. Our local, state and federal officials must don their thinking caps and discard their political correctness.

Scott Soulier

South Jordan

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embarrassed Utahn!

Salt Lake City, UT

I've never heard so many "christians" spout off about their "God-given" rights to own a tool for killing. It should be embarrassing, but it is the mantra for a huge percentage of Utahns. EMBARRASSING!

7:43 a.m. Dec. 29, 2012
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The Real Maverick

Orem, UT

Here's how we can help fix our "divided" nation.

Get rid of the Tea Party in Congress.

That would start.

I know this wouldn't be popular among repubs, but making it illegal to accept Utah Jazz More..

9:00 a.m. Dec. 29, 2012
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LDS Liberal

Farmington, UT

Follow the money...

Who gains from these sorts shootings?

The NRA.
The Gun Manufacturers.
Conceled Permit Schools and classes.
AM radio shows. {the paranoid salesmen of Gold, Food, guns, ammo, and secure your More..

11:09 a.m. Dec. 29, 2012
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