Utah Attorney General John Swallow
Jeffrey D. Allred, Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
A recent Deseret News editorial reserves judgment on John Swallow, who, as deputy attorney general, may have facilitated some type of lobbying effort on behalf of a friend in trouble ("Jumping to conclusions," Jan. 17).
The "common sense" suggests that lobbying is "legal and expensive," but how exactly does one lobby a law enforcement body? Also, beyond the legalities as to whether Swallow's transgressions reach the felonious levels of former Utah party chair and congresswoman Enid Greene Mickelsen, why should I have any confidence in our new AG's judgment and propriety?
Absolute power may be convenient, but it is invariably corrupt.
Ken Shaw
Salt Lake City
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If John Swallow is actually innocent, he should voluntarily step aside while a thorough, completely independent and open investigation is conducted.
A police officer is placed on administrative leave following an incident. Shouldn't More..
We need to root out corruption. Swallow needs to go. Why is he being given such special treatment?
Real Maverick -- are you trying to be funny or do you really not know the answer to that question?
(Just kidding -- I know you know. And thank you for constantly standing up for common sense here.)