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Romney to attend funeral of President Hinckley
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jr | 8:29 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
woopy dee doo, Romney is coming to Utah for political points.
dn | 8:58 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
wow!jr. what world are you from?? Romney doen't need political points in
Utah, He's already got them!
Tracy Anderson | 9:00 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Romney is not coming for political points--He loved President HInckley as we all
did. I am pleased to see that he can take the time out of his busy schedule to
honor a great man!
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RE: jr | 9:18 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I can NOT believe you could be so inconsiderate and cold hearted! Who are YOU to
decide Romney's intentions? Quit being so unhappy with your own life that
you have to put down others to make yourself feel better. I don't see
anyone questioning your motives for every one of your actions. Get a clue you
pompous windbag!
Anonymous | 11:06 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I personally feel that Romney should NOT go to the funeral. With his huge
campaign enterouge, as well as the very large media that is following him
around, plus all the extra security that would follow a presidential candidate
will only detract from the funeral. Mitt should express his condolences and
politely decline to attend, saying that all the hoopla surrounding him would not
be appropriate for the funeral. Then he could meet privately with the family
in the future and personally express his condolences. Bringing all that baggage
with him just screams of "photo op" -- but that's just my humble
opinion and I'm sure all you righteous people will set me straight about
how wrong I am.
Mc | 11:06 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Actually, coming to Utah for the funeral could be a political risk for Romney
because it will draw more attention to his religion.
Anonymous | 11:22 a.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I think that Romney does love this man, I just hope that he is coming for
President Hinkley and not to campaign.
Anonymous | 12:47 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I think Romney has just as much right to attend the funeral as anyone else and
probably more so since he has had personally interaction with him. It very well
could cause a problem with his campaign as so many think his religion is a
detriment to his campaign already. I believe that Romney would certainly not
intentional bring any additional attention that would detract from the prophet
funeral. Romney loved the prophet and respected him too as he was his prophet as
he was many of ours. Romney is a dignified man and I don't think that
having him come to the funeral in anyway suggests that he is trying to get some
brownie points when he could very well be out campaining to the very states that
(besides Utah)he will need that will be participating in voting on February
5th.
Utah | 12:50 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Of course he would come for political reasons. You truly believe the Republican
Party would let him bring his enterouge for nothing. The Party raises and spends
an enormous sums of money for his campaign. Wake up, it is all a show!
Re jr | 12:59 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
what the heck are you thinking glad romney is coming to utah to honor a great
man along with many others he does not need to come here to campaign hes already
got utah under his belt
Anonymous | 1:06 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I think that president Hinkley was a great man! Mitt Romney definitely has a
right to visit the funeral. I loved president Hinkley and I know that Romney did
too!
Bess | 1:08 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Jr, Romney has the right to attend the prophet's funeral. We live in a
civilized world, attending one's funeral is one of them. I hope when we
die, all our love ones are around. Be cool, don't let hatered eat your
heart. You will die a broken man.
kanaka818 | 1:23 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Attending for political purposes? Isn't the legal objection for such a
statement known as "Calls for speculation"?
What life-long, active member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wouldn't want to attend President Hinckley's funeral, especially if they had experienced previous personal interactions?
What life-long, active member of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wouldn't want to attend President Hinckley's funeral, especially if they had experienced previous personal interactions?
Tai H. | 1:29 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
What the heck does Mitt Romney have to do with President Hinckley?!?
Were talking about the passing of a Prophet, Seer, and Revelator - and there's an article about Mitt Romney attending the funeral?!?
Who cares!
Funny how we don't have an article about Bob Bennett or Marie Osmond.
Were talking about the passing of a Prophet, Seer, and Revelator - and there's an article about Mitt Romney attending the funeral?!?
Who cares!
Funny how we don't have an article about Bob Bennett or Marie Osmond.
grateful | 1:41 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I am grateful that most people, who are commenting about a man loved by so many,
are doing so with respect. I am also pleased that Mitt decided to attend the
funeral even though it will be a detriment to his campaign and take away the
precious time he has left to win in other states. Some people (Mitt included)
think that things like respect and honor for the dead are more important, and
should be more important, than politics.
Oklahoma | 1:46 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
To Utah: I agree with Mc that going to the funeral will be a political risk for
Mr. Romney. And I admire Mr. Romney for planning to attend the funeral anyway -
because of his love and respect for his Church Leader.
Also, since Mr. Romney has a habit of paying his own way it is unlikely that the Republican Party will have any objections.
Also, since Mr. Romney has a habit of paying his own way it is unlikely that the Republican Party will have any objections.
Let's put it this way -- | 1:49 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
It's a "political have-to".
Logic says he'd rather not, because of the additional attention this will bring to the religion issue. BUT....if he doesn't show up, he could lose votes (and he knows it!)
Frankly, I think he'll be a distraction.
But watch for the services to be Saturday, and keep someone else from coming into town.
Logic says he'd rather not, because of the additional attention this will bring to the religion issue. BUT....if he doesn't show up, he could lose votes (and he knows it!)
Frankly, I think he'll be a distraction.
But watch for the services to be Saturday, and keep someone else from coming into town.
Re: Utah | 1:54 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Yeah right, and I am sure that President Hinckley dying was all part of the
"show"? How timely eh? Also, how nice of President Hinckley to die
right at this time to help Romney on his campaign. GET A CLUE "UTAH"!
We are talking about a man (Romney)going to a funeral for a person he admired.
That is reason enough and you have NO right to state otherwise because
let's be honest here, how would you know?
Not so sure | 2:03 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
it's a great idea for Romney to come. Yes he has every right to, but given
his present endeavor of trying to win an election, and also considering the
numbers of people who dislike him, hecklers who are sure to be there may
increase in numbers. Mitt may be too much of a distraction to the sacred spirit
of a prophet's funeral.
I am a supporter of Mitt Romney, but if I were him, I'd probably stay away at this point out of respect for the family and not wanting my enemies to cause a ruckus.
Another question, though. What makes people think he would bring his whole campaign entourage to the funeral? All he would need to accompany him would be his wife and some body guards. It would seem smarter for his entourage to keep campaigning in other states while he slips away for half a day to the funeral.
I am a supporter of Mitt Romney, but if I were him, I'd probably stay away at this point out of respect for the family and not wanting my enemies to cause a ruckus.
Another question, though. What makes people think he would bring his whole campaign entourage to the funeral? All he would need to accompany him would be his wife and some body guards. It would seem smarter for his entourage to keep campaigning in other states while he slips away for half a day to the funeral.
Dave | 2:52 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
Grow up, Utah/Jr.
First of all, Romney is a free man. He can go where he wants. Secondly, anyone has the right to go to a funeral without being questioned on motive.
Thirdly, what campaign entourage are you talking about??? Did he say he was doing that, or are you just being jumping to an immature assumption again.
How about Harry Reid? Would you object to his going??? Probably not. Either person have just as much right to go to a funeral.
GROW UP!
First of all, Romney is a free man. He can go where he wants. Secondly, anyone has the right to go to a funeral without being questioned on motive.
Thirdly, what campaign entourage are you talking about??? Did he say he was doing that, or are you just being jumping to an immature assumption again.
How about Harry Reid? Would you object to his going??? Probably not. Either person have just as much right to go to a funeral.
GROW UP!
Elizabeth | 2:56 p.m. Jan. 28, 2008
I want to go. I think anyone who truly knew President Hinckley would want to go.
Don't you think that just MAYBE he is going because he loves President
Hinckley like so many of us do?
Mark in San Diego | 4:29 p.m. Jan. 29, 2008
I believe that many dignitaries will come to the funeral. Mitt Romney happens
to be JUST ONE of them. I'm sure President Bush will have somebody attend
as his personal representative (most of the time the current Vice President
attends). I believe other churches will send representatives as will the Stake
of Utah and the City of Salt Lake. Business and Educational dignitaries will be
invited and will attend. The funeral tribute to President Hinckley should and
will be a solemn and spiritual occasion. I'm sure there will be laughter,
as Pres. Hinckley had a great sense of humor. And there will be music. And the
huge majority who attend will be simple and faithful members of the Church who
have been touched beyond measure by this remarkable Prophet, President, Husband,
Father and man.
Loma from Down Under | 4:34 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
Far Out - All this song and dance because a fellow Saint, living in America, is
going to attend the funeral of our Prophet ? Have you taken leave of your senses
?
We have our free agency; it is our sovereign right to use this in accordance with the dictates of our conscience: that Mitt Romney elects to exercise said agency to the detriment of his campaign speaks volumes for his integrity. That he does not take the line of least resistance, fair warms the cockles of this aging socialist heart.
I am unashamedly a "Mormon" - so too, it would seem, is Mitt Romney. Love or hate his politics as you will, none the less respect his personal ethics. He comes, along with countless dignitaries from the world stage, to pay his last respects to a Beloved Prophet, Seer and Revelator.
His presence can only be 'politicised' by 'we, the people' - or do you fondly believe Satan's long standing canard, 'Vox populi, vox dei' ?
Many Saints from Down Under are winging their way to similarly pay their respects - I do trust we do not intend to suggest their pilgrimage is somehow political, too ?
We have our free agency; it is our sovereign right to use this in accordance with the dictates of our conscience: that Mitt Romney elects to exercise said agency to the detriment of his campaign speaks volumes for his integrity. That he does not take the line of least resistance, fair warms the cockles of this aging socialist heart.
I am unashamedly a "Mormon" - so too, it would seem, is Mitt Romney. Love or hate his politics as you will, none the less respect his personal ethics. He comes, along with countless dignitaries from the world stage, to pay his last respects to a Beloved Prophet, Seer and Revelator.
His presence can only be 'politicised' by 'we, the people' - or do you fondly believe Satan's long standing canard, 'Vox populi, vox dei' ?
Many Saints from Down Under are winging their way to similarly pay their respects - I do trust we do not intend to suggest their pilgrimage is somehow political, too ?
Utah | 8:19 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008
you are all comical! Didn't Romney say "God Hasn't Talked To
Anyone Since Moses!!"
Craig Willis | 3:22 a.m. Jan. 31, 2008
Why is this news? Will the mormon choir sing? they are so good! i saw them at
the olympics in vancouver
Anonymous | 2:05 p.m. Feb. 2, 2008
I am alittle offended to whom ever said Romney should not go, if President Bush
were to say he is going, would you disagree with that because of the Secret
Service? and he is not even a member of our faith, like said eariler, i am sure
Romney loves President Hinckley as do I and many others and i am glad to see him
go and and show the world he is not afraid to show his religion , not to mention
that this is causing people to ask questions which fuel missionary work. i wish
i could attend the funeral personally but weather plus the roads do not permit.
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