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Trentelman tells it like it is

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 1:37pm

Editor,

I am writing concerning the letter of Jan. 27, "Trentelman should be taken to wood shed" regarding his view of the judge "consoling" Dr. MacKay. Isn't that exactly what the judge did?

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Forced coverage for contraception violates conscience

Anthony Black Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, February 10, 2012 - 1:23pm

Editor,

Mr. Obama's HHS Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius' recent mandate forces employers to violate conscience in order to provide insurance coverage for sterilization, contraception and abortion pills. First Amendment protection of religious freedom now plays second fiddle to the fiats of the social gospel. It is only a matter of time until the edict comes down requiring coverage for abortion, followed by limits on family size. Life and liberty, pillars in the Declaration of Independence, are being demolished by the tyranny of the Obama administration, the insurance mandate being a good case in point.

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Hatch allowed deficit to balloon during his terms

Don Stockton Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 2:59pm

Editor,

The national debt stood at less than $700 billion when Senator Hatch took office in January 1977. By the time President Bush left office in January 2009, the debt had ballooned to more than $10,600 billion. How many times in those 32 years did Senator Hatch vote to approve a budget that was not balanced and then vote to increase the national debt to pay for it?

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Koman outrage not about abortion

Linda Abbott Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 2:55pm

Editor,

The reporting about the public outcry at Komen is in error. The Associated Press article published in the Standard Feb. 3, "Koman fund excludes Planned Parenthood," reported that the outcry came from the pro-abortion groups. That isn't so. Everyone I know was outraged that Komen would be willing to let women die of breast cancer than to be pressured by far right-wing groups. We were upset that Komen would abandon their purpose for politics. That's not what we supported all these years. It didn't matter what our views on abortion were.

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Support SB 41 to stop indoor tanning for minors

Robert J. Weir Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 2:48pm

Editor,

As a concerned parent and a melanoma skin cancer survivor, I was present when The tanning ban bill was presented to the Senate Health and Human Services Committee last Thursday.

Melanoma is becoming an epidemic among our young people. It used to be a disease seen in older people and has now become the second highest cause of cancer for those in ages 15-39. The risk of melanoma increases 75 percent with tanning bed usage before the age of 30. My surgical oncologist tells me that many of his patients are young people and many of them die.

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Raja Bell a great ambassador for the Jazz

Fred and Betty Wilson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:24pm

Editor,

It was our pleasure to meet Utah Jazz basketball player, Raja Bell, Friday, Feb. 3 at a grocery store in South Ogden.

What a pleasant and congenial young man! He impressed us greatly. We want to thank those responsible for bringing him there. Everyone around us was excited to get warmhearted Raja's autograph and picture.

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LDS stake's donation event helped many in need

Jerome R. Willden Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:14pm

Editor,

In this day when the economy is bad and many people are out of work and in need, I and many others, would like to extend a thanks to those who were involved in keeping the true spirit of Jesus Christ alive and fulfilling his words, "inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me" (Matt. 25:40). A heartfelt thank to all!

Sincere appreciation goes to those who spent time in organizing the event and volunteers, the purpose of which was to help members and non-members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This event was open to anyone, no matter what religion, race or language and took place Jan. 21, 23, and 24. It was sponsored by the Weber Heights Stake.

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Missing parents 'reap what they sow'

Christine Lopez-Jarvis Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:16pm

Editor,

Regarding the Feb. 1 letter, "How did bomb suspects get to Denver?" Indeed, where are the parents? These would-be bombers of Roy High are just one sad example of missing parents. Dads have gone to work to provide, only they lack communication with theirs sons and daughters. In some cases, they have gone to keep partying instead of parenting in every fatherly way.

Mothers, probably are at work as well. Unfortunately, also they also leave to go find themselves. Maybe they got lost for some sad reason. It's all a sad reality of bad choices, with long-lasting consequences.

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U.S. is strong, not in decline

Jayne Blair Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 6:11pm

Editor,

President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address displayed his strength as a speaker. His intonation was solid, and filled with the highs and lows of his voice, probably like his days in the Oval Office. Further, I enjoyed his clear message about the strength of our country, which is contrary to rumors abroad. The United States "is not in decline." Amen and alleluia! I read of those rumors years ago and was saddened and questioned whether it could be true or not, and to what extent.

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Actions of Josh Powell not 'banal'

Mary Miner Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 4:14pm

Editor,

I question the use of the word "banal" to characterize the actions of Josh Powell. The word should not be attached to his decisions any more than to those of Mr. Matthew D. Stewart's.

In the recent editorial on the deaths of Charlie and Braeden, you described the incident as banal. If by "banal" you meant to send a message that Powell's actions should not be looked upon as a singular criminal act and that domestic violence is commonplace in our society, I agree that the word "commonplace" and "banal" are synonyms.

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Bidding issues hamper access to home medical equipment

Kory Young Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:43pm

Editor,

As a home medical equipment (HME) provider, I am concerned with significant flaws in the current competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment (DME) in Medicare.

Over 200 economists and auction experts from around the world have publicly stated that the current Medicare competitive bidding program is not sustainable in its current form. It will create significant barriers to access and will destroy the HME infrastructure upon which our seniors and people with disabilities rely.

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Mitt and his father earned money honestly, helped others

D. Michael Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:40pm

Editor,

I'm writing regarding the letter of Feb. 7, "Newt's had his share of government checks." It's all in who we believe, right? I'm "old and have changed my mind a number of times through the years, not with values, but how I judge people.

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Some judge others without knowing them

Kraig Rohde Standard-Examiner

Last updated Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 2:58pm

Editor,

I always hear people at school talking about people without knowing them. People get judged by many, but only a couple of people know them. I have had friends come and tell me things and expect me to judge them. A girl recently committed suicide at Orion Jr. High, probably for that same thing.

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Conspiracy theorists should check web site

Peggy M. Bingham Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:11pm

Editor,

I'm writing regarding the letter of Feb. 4, "Conspiracy theories may contain truths." The letter writers should do an internet search for "Plato's Cave" or Plato's Cave of Shadows." I believe they will find some interesting reading there.

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Motorcyclists 'talk out of both sides of their mouths'

Tracy Lawson Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:08pm

Editor,

I recently read several comments about someone who had hit a motorcyclist in an intersection. Now, I'm not here to judge anyone or point fingers, but a question continues to nag at me with regard to that subject. I find it very interesting that the state of Utah has what we know as a "No Helmet" law which basically means that when someone goes out and hops on their Harley, they don't have to wear anything to protect themselves in the event of a crash. We also have in the state of Utah, a group called ABATE who advocate for biker's rights, and they also fight for the freedom to retain the right to not have to wear protective gear (helmets to be specific).

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