Letters
Orrin Hatch's Potomac fever has changed his attitude
Sen. Orrin Hatch's valiant, common-sense attitude lasted for about 10 years, but no longer applies.
Socrates observed that "The citizen properly trained in maintaining his own health will rarely need doctors."
"Citizens must overlook emotions and stick to facts in politics," I felt the title didn't match the comments.
Letter: Public lands in Utah
It seems to me that Breck England is trying to misdirect the discussion over ownership of public lands in Utah. Read more »
Letter: Lee made a sacrifice
I found it very offensive that a citizen would criticize Sen. Mike Lee for having to lose his Alpine home in a short sale ("Lee's financial bungle," Readers' Forum, May 25). Read more »
Letter: Enough class warfare
Seth Borenstein's article in Sunday's paper is another swipe at free enterprise ("Top CEO makes $44,000 per hour," May 25). High salaries are paid to CEO's to assure their allegiance. When a company hands the reins of a... Read more »
Letter: Hatch is an ace
For those of you who are so excited about Dan Liljenquist for Senate, I hope to temper your excitement by letting you know that while serving in the state Senate, he agreed to sponsor a bill making... Read more »
Letter: Job creation should be a top priority, not deficit reduction
Cutting federal spending will not help create American jobs. The deficit reduction is important, but cutting spending will not increase jobs, which needs to be the main priority in the upcoming election year. Read more »
Letter: Hatch needs to join the gang of retired officials
The group who were in office during the time our country was sliding into its current crisis are now retired, and Sen. Hatch needs to join them. Read more »
My view: Avoid the 'HIT' to small businesses
Small businesses are the fuel that keeps our economic engine running. HIT policy makers need to help small businesses grow in order to maintain economic diversity as well as protect jobs. Read more »
Letter: Remember, Howell is still in the race for U.S. Senate
Scott Howell is still in the running for the U.S. Senate as the Democratic candidate. Read more »
Letter: Retire the 'tough old bird,' Sen. Hatch
Sen. Orrin Hatch's balanced budget amendment is riddled with loopholes and should not be re-elected. Read more »
Letter: Davis County refineries cause poor air quality
Asthma and other respiratory diseases are made worse by the Davis County refineries, inversions and overall poor air quality in Utah. Read more »
My view: Adjusting the definition of marriage
Were we to consider marriage to be a civil right, not to be denied to individuals, we would have to consider many other relationships that are now forbidden, either by law or by societal convention. Read more »
Readers' forum: We the people want debate
I have long been a supporter of Sen. Orrin Hatch. Nonetheless, I am concerned that Hatch is hiding behind the curtain and is unwilling to express his views and defend his credentials in a televised... Read more »
Readers' forum: 'Obamacares'
I think this should be changed to "Obamacares" because it will provide health care coverage to everybody, not just to those who receive it through their places of employment. Read more »
Letter: Citizens must overlook emotions and stick to facts in politics
I have been interested in politics my whole life, but it wasn't until recently that I really started to learn about the political process. I have learned a few things: a small percentage of the... Read more »
Letter: Senator Orrin Hatch is prime example of why the country needs an entitlement reform
The current tactic of Sen. Orrin Hatch and his supporters extolling his experience, clout and seniority are really an appeal to the elitism of Washington, D.C. Read more »
Letter: Senator Orrin Hatch's age is not an issue for his reelection
Darlene Bennett's ageist attack on Sen. Orrin Hatch cannot be taken seriously ("Age really matters regarding Sen. Hatch's ability," Reader's Forum, May 24). Would Bennett force successful business... Read more »
Letter: Government turning into a Big Brother with CISPA bill
On April 26, a bill known as CISPA passed the House of Representatives. CISPA (The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) is a proposed law that would allow sharing of Internet information... Read more »
Letter: UTA's free fare should not be abolished
I'm writing to complain about the idea from UTA to abolish the downtown free fare zone. After all the money that was spent to make downtown an appealing place where people love to go, they want to... Read more »
Letter: Utah newspapers need to cover both parties
The newspapers in Utah are not reporting on both sides of the two-party system; therefore, the news readers receive is biased and incomplete. Read more »
Hatch's debating 'issue' is manufactured
Sen. Orrin Hatch doesn't need to spend his time by debating another conservative, especially because he and Liljenquist have already done so. Read more »
Letter: Hatch has a duty to the voters to openly debate
Sen. Orrin Hatch does voters a disservice with his refusal to engage in open debate with other candidates Read more »
Letter: Ratify Law of the Sea to protect American security
The Law of the Sea Treaty protects American security, business, and is supported by military leaders. Read more »
Letter: Lee's financial bungle reflects future budget disasters
Sen. Mike Lee's budget mistakes regarding his own home is a window into financial failure if re-elected. Read more »
My view: A better way needed for spent nuclear fuel
Technical problems with salt formations prevent recycling of spent nuclear fuel in New Mexico. Read more »
Letter: Age really matters regarding Sen. Hatch's ability
Sen. Orrin Hatch is getting a lot of support from the elderly, but let me tell you, age matters, and Utahns need a young representative who is quick on his feet and with his words. Read more »
Older stories can be found in the story archives
Letter: Hatch is an ace
For those of you who are so excited about Dan Liljenquist for Senate, I hope to temper your excitement by letting you know that while serving in the state Senate, he agreed to sponsor a bill making... Read more »
Letter: Enough class warfare
Seth Borenstein's article in Sunday's paper is another swipe at free enterprise ("Top CEO makes $44,000 per hour," May 25). High salaries are paid to CEO's to assure their allegiance. When a company hands the reins of a... Read more »
Letter: Lee made a sacrifice
I found it very offensive that a citizen would criticize Sen. Mike Lee for having to lose his Alpine home in a short sale ("Lee's financial bungle," Readers' Forum, May 25). Read more »
Letter: Health and health care
About 400 B.C., Socrates observed that "The citizen properly trained in maintaining his own health will rarely need doctors." Read more »
Letter: Public lands in Utah
It seems to me that Breck England is trying to misdirect the discussion over ownership of public lands in Utah. Read more »
My view: Adjusting the definition of marriage
Were we to consider marriage to be a civil right, not to be denied to individuals, we would have to consider many other relationships that are now forbidden, either by law or by societal convention. Read more »
Letter: Voters must be engaged
After reading the letter, "Citizens must overlook emotions and stick to facts in politics," I felt the title didn't match the comments (Readers' Forum, May 27). Read more »
Letter: Job creation should be a top priority, not deficit reduction
Cutting federal spending will not help create American jobs. The deficit reduction is important, but cutting spending will not increase jobs, which needs to be the main priority in the upcoming election year. Read more »
Readers' forum: 'Obamacares'
I think this should be changed to "Obamacares" because it will provide health care coverage to everybody, not just to those who receive it through their places of employment. Read more »
Letter: Remember, Howell is still in the race for U.S. Senate
Scott Howell is still in the running for the U.S. Senate as the Democratic candidate. Read more »
My view: Avoid the 'HIT' to small businesses
Small businesses are the fuel that keeps our economic engine running. HIT policy makers need to help small businesses grow in order to maintain economic diversity as well as protect jobs. Read more »
Letter: Hatch needs to join the gang of retired officials
The group who were in office during the time our country was sliding into its current crisis are now retired, and Sen. Hatch needs to join them. Read more »
Letter: Lee's financial bungle reflects future budget disasters
Sen. Mike Lee's budget mistakes regarding his own home is a window into financial failure if re-elected. Read more »
Letter: Citizens must overlook emotions and stick to facts in politics
I have been interested in politics my whole life, but it wasn't until recently that I really started to learn about the political process. I have learned a few things: a small percentage of the... Read more »
Letter: Davis County refineries cause poor air quality
Asthma and other respiratory diseases are made worse by the Davis County refineries, inversions and overall poor air quality in Utah. Read more »
Letter: Government turning into a Big Brother with CISPA bill
On April 26, a bill known as CISPA passed the House of Representatives. CISPA (The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act) is a proposed law that would allow sharing of Internet information... Read more »
Letter: Retire the 'tough old bird,' Sen. Hatch
Sen. Orrin Hatch's balanced budget amendment is riddled with loopholes and should not be re-elected. Read more »
Letter: Ratify Law of the Sea to protect American security
The Law of the Sea Treaty protects American security, business, and is supported by military leaders. Read more »
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