Comments about ‘Utahns' opinions are sought on ethics reform’

I do NOT want to strengthen our "democracy!" In the first place we are NOT a democracy. We never have been, nor do we want to be, unless you are a demagogue that wants to make yourself dictator! Democracies are only precursors to dictatorships. They don't work or last, because they become mob rule. Everybody, whether they studied the issue or not, has a say, majority rules. Some big speaker comes along, preaches change, changes a few laws to keep themselves in power, and you end up with a Hitler.

We are a democratic republic. We elect leaders to deeply research and upon principles of good government to make laws that protect the minority, because we will all be in the minority at some point. A republic is a much more stable and liberating model of government.

Why do we keep proclaiming our government to be something it is not? Why do we think we have to get everyone to vote? Countries who do this are much less stable than ours. Is it because one political party is trying to get the vote of those who don't study the issues. Will they then become the demagogues?!

What's the point of voting in Utah? With the exception of Salt Lake County, there is only one party who is going to win. As far as ethics goes, the people have spoken over and over again. The legislature does not listen and abuses are rampant. It's a waste of time in this State.

Talk, talk, talk. The people have spoken and the politicians do not want to hear!

Do they think that we will change our minds if they keep asking?

Stop being self-serving hypocrites and serve the entire population not just friends and family.