Letters

Letters: Pesticide danger

I watched a weed control guy once, dressed in protective gear including a respirator. He waved at the nearby children watching him in awe. He looked like an action figure and I understood the... Read more »

May 12, 2013

12 comments

Letters: Open primary woes

Jim Hansen is a good man who has served honorably in his former elected positions, but his opinion on "Let's get rid of the caucus system" is ill-conceived (May 2). I lived in the open primary... Read more »

May 12, 2013

1 comment

Letters: Pay for music

As a senior at Bingham High School, it's hard for me to remember a time when obtaining music legally was the norm. With advances in technology in the past 15 years or so, it's become exponentially easier to illegally download and... Read more »

May 11, 2013

5 comments

Letters: Swallow leave

Should our top cop, John Swallow, not be put on paid administrative leave pending the investigation of his alleged wrongdoings? Read more »

May 11, 2013

8 comments

Letters: Sports violence

Whatever happened to the days when we didn't have to worry about sustaining life-threatening injuries when participating in a sport? Read more »

May 11, 2013

1 comment

Letters: Health coverage needed

In Sunday's paper, there was a comment in this forum about Obamacare that I disagree with ("Freedom and health care," May 7). It said, "Individuals and families will now be required to have... Read more »

May 10, 2013

29 comments

Letters: Geneva and Gitmo

Richard Davis states that "Guantanamo is a blot on our national character" because enemy detainees are still being held there (May 8). Read more »

May 10, 2013

9 comments

Letters: Streetcar opposition

Mayor Ralph Becker should visit the Sugar House area, especially 2100 South and 1100 East from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It is a mess. Read more »

May 10, 2013

0 comments

Letters: Political optimism

I am sure I am both naive and somewhat cynical when it comes to politics. Read more »

May 9, 2013

10 comments

Letters: Delegates not evil

My name is Mark Edwards. I'm a father, I'm a self-employed lawyer, I serve in my church and my community and I'm a state delegate. Read more »

May 9, 2013

19 comments

Letters: Tricare woes

I recently learned that the University of Utah Community Clinic at Stansbury Park no longer accepts Tricare, the health care program of the military. Read more »

May 9, 2013

4 comments

Letters: Snakes require care

The Cottonwood Heights community is right to be concerned about a resident harboring nearly 30 boa constrictors ("Exotic snake collector keeps his pets — for now," May 3). Read more »

May 8, 2013

4 comments

Letters: Borders are secure

Ben B. Booth continues to ignore facts — the borders are more secure now than ever in our recent history ("Secure borders first," May 5). Read more »

May 8, 2013

31 comments

Letters: Mileage tax solution

Two pro and con articles on how to collect a gas tax based on vehicle mileage to replace the current federal gas tax failed to come up with a simple and inexpensive way to collect such mileage ("Should the current gas tax be based on... Read more »

May 7, 2013

13 comments

Letters: Down with the caucus

I would like to thank former representative Jim Hansen for his My View article, "Let's get rid of the caucus system" (May 2). Read more »

May 7, 2013

12 comments

Letters: Vaccine risk minimal

It is not only the CDC but many non-government scientific and medical bodies that state that there is no link between vaccines and autism, including the American Medical Association, the American... Read more »

May 7, 2013

14 comments

Letters: The Jazz thank you

The Utah Jazz organization sincerely thanks you – our fans – for your support this season. Your passion motivates us to work even harder toward becoming a championship-caliber team. We... Read more »

May 6, 2013

4 comments

Burbank and gun laws

I have long suspected that Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank was anti-gun and gun ownership. Last week he showed his true feelings and openly criticized Sen. Orrin Hatch and Sen. Mike Lee... Read more »

May 6, 2013

50 comments

Letters: Be alert

The Boston Marathon bombing should be a wake-up call to this country that the U.S. is vulnerable to terrorist attacks, from local groups or foreign groups, in any area of the country. We can be... Read more »

May 6, 2013

3 comments

Letters: Thank you, soldiers and families, for your sacrifices

In the Deseret News last week, I saw a beautiful sight. It was a photograph of pure joy — of a returning young soldier coming home from a year-long deployment from serving in Afghanistan... Read more »

May 5, 2013

9 comments

Letters: Gun vote shows money is being used to buy and sell politicians

Americans suffered a severe disappointment with the recent defeat of a weakened gun control bill. In spite of the overwhelming approval of the public, the legislation ended in the trash can. Five... Read more »

May 5, 2013

21 comments

Letters: Secure borders first to stem tide of illegal immigration

Why doesn't John Florez just admit that he is for leaving our borders open to any and all who wish to enter this country illegally ("Immigration is a test of leadership," April 27)? Our borders do... Read more »

May 5, 2013

13 comments

Letters: Keep caucus system

I've always had the highest respect for Jim Hansen and can't recall ever disagreeing with his legislative record. However, I completely disagree with his recent op-ed and call to eliminate the... Read more »

May 4, 2013

14 comments

Letters: Too little too late

In the wake of expanding allegations of misconduct and impropriety in West Valley City's Neighborhood Narcotics Unit, Mayor Winder declared himself "shocked, disappointed and frustrated. Read more »

May 4, 2013

4 comments

Letters: Core helpful, frustrating

I am writing in response to the Davis School District's math problem ("Teachers not to blame," April 29). Read more »

May 3, 2013

4 comments

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