Doug Gibson Opinion Editor for Standard-Examiner
Doug Gibson serves as the Opinion Editor for the Standard-Examiner, guiding editorial direction and overseeing opinion essay coverage for the Utah publication.
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Newspaper
Standard Examiner
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 2013
Page
10
Doug Gibson serves as the Opinion Editor for the Standard-Examiner, guiding editorial direction and overseeing opinion essay coverage for the Utah publication.
Education remains critical as budget forecasts suggest a potential deficit when Feb 19 numbers arrive. The piece urges more funding than current levels, cites Utah's relatively low per student spending, and highlights the need to invest in science, technology, and long term educational quality to keep Utah competitive and attract top students.
Mathur argues that Americans confuse consumer debt with national debt and that deficits are a tool of fiscal policy. He explains deficit and debt concepts, distinguishes debt held by the public from total debt, and urges growth focused policies with measured tax and spending near-term stabilization.
A reader argues constitutional supremacy rests with the states to nullify overreaching federal laws. They cite Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, and the Kentucky Virginia Resolutions, urging Utah to refuse enforcing unconstitutional federal acts including gun laws Obamacare and NDAA.
John Watkins of the University of Minnesota analyzes Foreign Policy insights from Richard the Second and the recently unearthed bones of Richard III. The column appears on StandardNET’s National Commentary page.
A reader rebuts a Feb 2 article on lawmakers pay, arguing that submitting expenses without receipts is theft. The letter compares corporate expense controls to legislative claims for lodging and meals, asking why lawmakers could claim costs not incurred and labeling such acts theft from taxpayers.
Reader argues that removal of biblical foundations from public schools fostered secular humanism and increased mass murders. Cites 1950s safety, Sears gun access, institutionalization of the mentally ill, and 1960s court rulings ending prayer and Ten Commandments. Calls for addressing human nature as root cause and preserving religious morality.
Senior citizen resident James Middleton thanks Layton Police Department officer Jeppson for locating the driver of a hit vehicle, obtaining insurance information, and providing a report and contact that led to repairs. A note left on the truck aided the investigation. the writer from California expresses gratitude to the officer and the unknown note writer.
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