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Our National Anthem is just fine, Mr. Kinsley
It was with much disgust when I read Viewpoints by Michael Kinsley titled "We need a new National Anthem" on Saturday June 13th. Francis Scott Key wrote a poem after a 25 hour fight with the British.
Views: 137 | Monday, June 15, 2009A real look at Obama's record
What has Obama done that is so awful he should be criticized relentlessly? Take a "real" look at his record.
Hatch, Bennett express concerns about BCS to officials
Dear Commissioner John D. Swofford and Chairman David B. Frohnmayer: We are writing to express our concerns regarding the college football Bowl Championship Series ("BCS"). It is our hope that, given the high-profile controversy surrounding the BCS in
Folk art: a celebration of our common humanity
While political debates have raged on Capitol Hill these last weeks, one intense debate that will affect scores of our ordinary citizens has been carried on behind the scenes out of public view -- a debate between the director of the Utah Arts Council, on the one hand, and practically every professionally trained folklorist in the state, on the other.
Class warfare is on the front lines
Social class warfare all begins and ends with how much power and control we give our government.
Those 'fiscal conservative' GOPers are hypocrites
I'm totally appalled at the unmitigated gall of the psuedoconservative Republican senators and congressmen who indignantly opposed Obama's $850 billion economy stimulus proposal.
Something to think about -- health care
The bumper sticker I recently saw that said, "Republican's solution to the health-care crisis -- Don't get sick."
Senate Bill 214 latest attack on ratepayer representation
The Utah Ratepayers Association uses two criteria -- independence and resources -- to assess legislative action regarding the Committee of Consumer Services, a state agency created by the Legislature in 1977 to represent residential and small commercial ratepayers.
Is it really worth the risk to text message?
I opened my eyes, squinting, into a bright, bright white light as my name was being called, "Brandi, Brandi?" I began looking around, though it was very difficult to see much because a neck brace had been placed around my neck and the lighting was very bright. Everything seemed white! The neck brace only allowed me to see what was directly above me. There I saw a man standing close to me, the same man that had been calling my name. He was a paramedic, and then I saw several other people who that were hovering above me and rushing about as they were trying to prepare me for what would come next. Again I heard the same voice that I had heard before, the paramedic, asking me, "Do you remember anything, Brandi, anything at all?"
An open letter to Ogden
To City and Government Officials;
Something to think about
The recent events and discussion about Michael Phelps admission of smoking marijuana has prompted some reflection and possible universal implications that I would like to share. This episode involving such a public figure and role model has created a lot of discussion and judgment. There seems to be three different camps -- one that condones the behavior, a second that condemns his decision and judges him harshly, and finally a third and more compassionate one that doesn't condone his action but has mercy on Michael and is willing to forgive.
Some dangerous iceberg tips
There are so many things wrong in this country at this time, that it is difficult to pick one problem to focus on. One of the reasons might be that we keep electing the same corrupt and incompetent people to run our lives and our country. Our government, (both federal and state), function as they please. They pay little attention to "We the people," and show little fear of public dissatisfaction. They are in power and know that they will be reelected.
Nice shopper helped an angel get its wings
T'was the day after Christmas and all through Utah the roads were a mess.
Freedom needs a hero
Freedom needs a hero! You are America's hero.
We must recognize that war is inevitable
Let's consider the picture if the world adopted the views of Randall Richards as described in the Jan. 2 guest commentary, "We need a war for peace."
Some don't understand Second Amendment
Dan Thomasson's Dec. 10 column, "Guns in National Parks will cause mayhem," was a very-overdone attempt to sensationalize something small into something big. Basically, the change is whatever concealed-carry law a state has, it will also apply to national parks within the state. Nothing really earth shattering. Since concealed-carry permit holders are not shooting up their home towns, they will probably not begin shooting up national parks. I don't see anything to be alarmed about here. There is however, something alarming about a national syndicated columnist demonstrating such ignorance and arrogance concerning the Constitution and Supreme Court.
Do we really need a U.S. Congress?
Watching the Sunday news shows, it hit me...do we really need a Congress now?
Prop. 8 doesn't create broad changes
Proposition 8 was introduced to overturn a California Supreme Court ruling and eliminate same-sex legal marriages. Nearly 60 percent of the funding for this initiative came from Mormon and Catholic organizations that threw enormous weight into a campaign of diversionary tactics and lies, turning a debate about legal contracts into one about religious beliefs and child sex education. They relentlessly aired commercials claiming that unless the right of same-sex couples to marry was eliminated, churches would be forced to marry same-sex couples and that teachers would be forced to teach second graders about homosexuality. Neither claims, as explicitly confirmed by the state authorities, are true.
Expelled for thinking?
I am a 19-year-old girl, and not anyone particularly noteworthy. I am of average intellect and certainly not an aspiring-scientist, but I have a vested interest in the future of this beautiful, wonderful country of ours. I recently had the privilege of watching Expelled, a documentary by Ben Stein. Don't be fooled! I am not typically a documentary-watcher; they don't usually appeal to me. However, I did watch the first few minutes of the film out of vague curiosity, and then, much to my chagrin, I was caught up in it. But who could blame me? The film itself was put together in such a way that even mundane facts had some light humor attached. However, it was the message of the documentary itself that appealed to me the most. Expelled focuses on the scientific community and the boundaries that are imposed by the scientific bureaucrats. It appears that the scientific community has a taboo on the phrase "intelligent design."
Church should lose tax-exempt status
Starting as a recommendation to nominate Mayor Curtis of Layton to be the new treasury secretary, since it appears he could teach the federal government some basics as to fiscal, as well as monetary, policy, I changed my mind a beautiful Sunday morning after reading again articles over this gay marriage debate.
The wild, wild (but conservative) West
On Election Day most Americans will be focused on the economic crisis. This is sadly short-sighted because, while the economic crisis affects everyone, it will end, and hopefully soon. Foreign policy, though, should be our primary concern. It is foreign policy that will guide the future of America and the world. Bringing down despotic leaders and joining with other nations to end genocide and protect human rights, is something America should do. Invading sovereign nations and stuffing democracy down their throats is not OK. It stinks of the Crusades, wherein thousands of innocent human beings were slain in an attempt to claim the Holy Land and force Christianity on people of a different culture and religion. Like our president, many westerners have a shoot-em-or-string-em-up mentality. We called the Colt revolver the "Peacemaker," but guns don't create peace.
Utah desperately needs road improvements for cyclists
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is currently traversing the state, and very recently held a public meeting in Ogden, to seek input from citizens regarding improving our "bicycle corridors."
Stealing Chihuahuas is a felony
On Sept. 20, someone snatched my two Chihuahuas from my fenced yard on the 600 block of Grant Ave. These dogs are brothers who are Black with Brown markings. They are 8 months old and about 3 pounds and about 7 inches high.
Book of Mormon transcends archaeology
Internal theological solidarity of the Book of Mormon far transcends external academic Mesoamerican archaeology.
USDA's animal ID system invades privacy
People who sign up for the NAIS (National Animal Identification System--even those who are signed up without their knowledge--may find that they have signed a "no-knock lease" with the USDA. Who, in their right mind, would sign a paper that allows an outsider to enter their private property unannounced to look for infractions of rules that the owner doesn't even know exist? This very well may be the situation for every NAIS participant.
Republicans are not the solution to stopping abortion
From 1969 to 2005 (last year of national records), Republicans have been in office for 25 years, Democrats for 12. The Republicans have been "in power" twice as long as Democrats, yet the U.S. still had about 760,000 abortions performed in 2005.
To save or not to save? Do they really care about the question?
Have you heard of any viable plan to help bail out Social Security from either of our candidates? How about from anyone running for office? I have heard some vague ideas, but nothing with substance. But our government legislators will jump right in to save failing financial institutions -- companies that will receive billions of taxpayer dollars. But these same legislators will hardly lift a finger to help the failing Social Security program, a program I feel they have done so much to ruin.
Plenty of blame to go around for financial crisis
The current financial crisis has heated up the "blame game," finger-pointing, name-calling and pontificating are rampant in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere. The target for the lion's share is George Bush, although there is plenty of blame to go around. Is it any wonder that this Congress has won the race to the bottom for lowest approval ratings ever?
Understand the nation's Constitution before voting Nov. 4
Very timely that the paper published or provided the constitutional supplement recently. Discouraging, however, on how many people, especially those who are going to vote Nov. 4, probably won't read it. Its even more discouraging that our candidates won't be reading it, either, especially those running for president and other federal offices.
Thoughts on a wartime experience
Emotions, we all deal with them every day of our lives, our own and those of people around us. We are filled with joy when a new little one enters our lives. We are sad when a family member or friend leaves this life. As a group we unite in love and sorrow when another country invades our freedoms. We hurt when men die to protect those freedoms. But have we considered the emotions of a soldier doing his part to protect those freedoms we hold so dear yet think so little about until they are threatened.
A patriotic look back through family history
The alarm clock sings every morning, "I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free, and I won't forget the men who died who gave that right to me, and I'll gladly stand up next to you to defend her still today, 'cause there is no doubt I love this land, God bless the USA."
Excellent nurse goes above and beyond
My mom was a patient of Dr. Stephen Bruce for several years. I am so thankful for the great care, love and compassion she received from Dr. Bruce and his nurse Laurie, who is just great. She always made us feel as if she cared and would do anything for anybody. If I called with a problem or question, she always took the time to talk with me and to help in any way she could. I know if I needed anything done it would happen.
Book is an unbiased look at President Bush's crimes
Vincent Bugliosi, the famous California ex-prosecuting attorney, who successfully prosecuted 106 of 107 felony cases, and who also wrote the best selling book, " The Betrayal of America," proving conclusively that the U.S. Supreme Court illegally appointed G.W. Bush president of the U.S.A., has written another best seller shocker titled "The Prosecution of G.W, Bush For The Murder of Over 4000 U.S. Troops." I should mention that some time ago, Bush had a bill enacted that would make him immune to prosecution for these types of crimes: murder, treason, etc.
There is proof one religion is true
It amazes me that some of these writers hold a Ph.D. and miss the crux of the letter documenting the prophet Gordon B. Hinckley admitting the Mormon church believes in another Jesus in a talk given in on June 6, 1998, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Responses are missing the point
Boy, did I miss the point in the Standard-Examiner editorial board's Aug. 5 "Our View" editorial "The campaign's religious bigotry" about why one should or should not support Romney (as McCain's possible VP candidate).
The 'word' remains the same
Three opinion pieces defending Mormonism were published Aug. 13. The Bible lists only one unforgivable sin: blasphemy of the Holy Ghost. John 1:1 and 1 John 5:7 state that the Word was written in the beginning, is God the Father in Heaven and the Holy Ghost. God being perfect, one must conclude the Bible is also perfect if translated correctly.
Ample biblical support for LDS belief
As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I wish to respond to Chuck Goldberg's Aug. 11 commentary, "The Jesus of Mormonism is not the Jesus of Christianity." I would support Mitt Romney as John McCain's running mate for the following reasons: 1) He turned a $3 billion deficit into a billion-dollar surplus while governor of Massachusetts; 2) he has tremendous cross-over appeal, winning by nine percentage points while all 10 house seats went Democratic; 3) his character is such that he will not be distracted defending himself from scandal.
Prejudice, persecution stirs up violence
Under the guise of commenting on a political situation, why write a commentary that stirs up bad feelings and prejudice against a religion? (Aug. 11, "The Jesus of Mormonism is not the Jesus of Christianity"). Hasn't there been enough prejudice and hatred in this world? And who made Chuck Goldberg the religious beliefs sheriff? Why should he and his cohorts be the ones to decide who can or who can't be called Christians?
No relics exist to validate Book of Mormon
This letter is in response to the three viewpoint columns published Aug. 13. All three authors failed to address the DNA problems facing the LDS church.
'Mormon' Christ a product of revelation
I was intrigued by Chuck Goldberg's Aug. 11 guest commentary, "The Jesus of Mormonism is not the Jesus of Christianity."
Organization of Mormon church is telling
I was very interested in an Aug. 11 guest commentary "The Jesus of Mormonism is not the Jesus of Christianity." From my viewpoint this is true.
Don't put down other people's faith
I reckon I'll never understand why it is that individuals like Mr. Goldberg are moved to build their faith by putting down another's ("The Jesus of Mormonism is not the Jesus of Christianity," Aug. 11 guest commentary). It reminds me of the neighborhood bully going around making fun of other kid's moms and dads so his can be the best. I suppose "Mormonism" could be a conspiracy by a few million people to go around doing good for others.
Read valuable words of our Founding Fathers
We mailed a letter to the Standard-Examiner to hopefully see in print the wise words of our great Founding Fathers. To our disappointment, it printed our few comments and omitted the Founding Fathers' inspired words entirely. So we decided to send in another letter with even less of our own comments in order to see the Founders' valuable words in print and hopefully benefit our freedom in some way.
America's degradation began in the 1960s
A few weeks ago, I was watching C-Span and a segment on the Victor Litvinenko murder, which included comments from his widow Marina and his friends who had witnessed his death. They talked about his courage. He spoke out against the current Russian leaders and the murders of journalists and other activists. He was murdered last November by poisoning. The New Russia was short lived. Communism is now beginning to show its ugly face once again.
It's time to seek out alternative-energy sources
In November 1973, the Arab oil-producing nations used oil for the first time as a weapon, turning off the spigots to those nations friendly to Israel. This action prompted an angry President Richard Nixon to inform the American people that our foreign policy would not be dictated from some sand hill in the Middle East. He announced that the federal government would initiate a massive research program to find and develop alternative-energy sources which would make us independent of Middle East oil.
What I would do if I were president
Most of us would probably agree that our next president, man or woman, black or white, Republican or Democrat, will have to deal with an ailing nation that must be nursed back to health. Our new president will be faced with the ordeal of making decisions that will not be popular. He or she will know from the start that they will never be able to put into effect the things that they personally would like to see come about. They will be forced to make extremely difficult decisions that will produce benefits for the entire demanding nation.
The Legend of the Lone, Gray Buffalo (Bison)
As the long-ago natives of our land are to have said many, many, many long-agoes, a lone, gray buffalo wandered into our area of the Wasatch Front.
I want better leaders in government
I am a 53-year-old male with a college education and have been unemployed since August 2007 because of corporate downsizing caused from jobs going out of the country. Currently I have had only five interviews in all the time I've been searching. I don't believe that the government or anyone else owes me a living. My situation is alarming, but I believe that my future will be the results of my own making.
Morgan family appreciative of support
On behalf of the Charles Morgan family, we would like to extend our gratitude for all those who did not receive a thank-you card from our family. Unfortunately during this difficult time, most of the condolence cards where given to the wrong family. We appreciate all your comfort and support. Please feel free to contact our family at the following address: Sammyann40@yahoo.com or 700 S. Clearwater Falls, Layton, Utah 84041. We will miss Charley greatly.
Family expresses appreciation for help
Though another Christmas has come and gone, the spirit of the season still rings strong in our home. We wish to thank all who contributed to the "Christmas Tree Jubilee." Because of your kindness and generosity, families like ours have been greatly blessed.
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