Thumbs up and down selections on gun laws and voting
Opinion notes praise and criticism on Utah gun laws party voting access and a hospital taser death. Highlights praise for Gov Herbert on federal gun law alignment and Allegiant Air expansion for Ogden. Calls out nickel and dime surcharges on credit cards and a protest over straight party voting.
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Viewpoints on winter woes and Sundance funding debates
A reflective diary style Viewpoints piece recalls the winter of 1977 in Pittsburgh and offers playful coping ideas. It also includes a strong letter from Sara Toliver defending Ogden Sundance economic impact, noting hotel occupancy, dining surges, and visitor spending tied to the festival. Robert Fudge closes with concerns about school safety and future design.
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Treat the Cause Not The Tragedy In Connecticut
Letter writer Joseph F. Gardner of Riverdale denounces political use of the Connecticut disaster. He argues mental health neglect fuels violence, cites rising self harm cases, calls for urgent, scientifically grounded care and objection to Obama plans he labels partisan.
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