Rebuttal to Layton council endorsement

(UNEDITED) Isn't it interesting that a group of educated people that make up the editorial board of the Standard Examiner can consider that a 22 year old whose only qualifications are a few months on Rob Bishop's staff, could play a major role in the governing body of the largest city in Davis County? This same editorial board found it prudent to endorse Adam Gardiner for Layton City Council in, "Our View," Oct. 24 edition of the newspaper.

At 22 yrs old how much experience could he, or anyone, possibly have to offer as a potential lawmaker? Your article states, "His youth, though, doesn't mean he doesn't know how government works," and that, "he knows the ins and outs of government." How did you ascertain all of this from one single interview? "He bluntly stated that he is beholden to no one politically because, 'he's not bought and paid for.'" This statement infers to these readers that everyone else running for office IS bought and paid for. We take exception to this. We the readers place trust in the editorial board who endorse political candidates to guide us in the educational process to choose the right candidate, and we understand that this is the reason for such endorsements. You say "the average age in Layton is 27." Obviously this includes children, so wouldn't it be more important to use the average age of lawmakers who will affect those children in the next generation?

Clearly, there is another candidate, who is more qualified for this job. That candidate is Barry Flitton. We believe that the governing of a city is very much like the management and operation of a multi-million dollar, multi-state company. Barry Flitton was the Vice President of such company for over 17 yrs. His political motto is, "He Will Listen," we believe he will listen, and will act upon issues for the benefit of the people and the community. We feel that the experience he has accumulated during his professional career as well as his vested interest in Layton, makes him the obvious choice for our vote.

Craig & Nancy Glauser

and others

Layton