Recently it seems that a lot of people are getting their panties in a knot over the death penalty. Do you know that Utah has around 18 steps of appeals versus most states at three?
This past week I have read and watched the story of a young student dressed as Hitler for Halloween. The principal of the school and one teacher were both placed on leave for the child’s actions. Did they not act soon or swift enough? Hitler was a monster and should not been given praise in …
The Standard-Examiner’s front-page story “Cool Ghouls” of Thursday, Oct. 31 contains a misleading statement in its fifth paragraph that can be cleared up by considering some basic physics. The reason children tend to get cold faster than adults is not because their surface area is small, but…
Is the famous “BL” in the foothills above BLHS even visible anymore? I remember 30 or so years ago we would hike the foothills up to the BL to give it a fresh coat of paint and to correct any changes that certain schools seemed to make every year around Homecoming and Iron Horse Week. It was…
On Oct. 27, NBC News published a story titled, "The price Sen. Romney is paying for standing against Trump." It included a poll by Utah Policy showing a majority of Utahns disapprove of Sen. Romney’s job performance. The story continued by briefly interviewing two fellow Utahns. Dan Roehm of…
Your harsh criticism of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in your OUR VIEW, Oct 26, section regarding LGBTQ treatment, reflects your inability to understand that scientific truth is subject to change when new evidence is discovered, while theological truth is the same yesterday…
OK -- it is time for my yearly rant. Weber State University has the third ranked football team in the FCS in the country. That is fantastic! Way to go Coach Hill and team! The work done to build that program over the six years Hill has taken over has been phenomenal!! Now that bad news. Webe…
My grandson has attended Capstone Classical Academy since its opening last year, and it has proven to be a rewarding and positive experience for him. At Capstone, surrounded by enthusiastic, caring teachers and supportive, encouraging friends, he has not only matured academically, but thrive…
As the struggle between the Democrats and Donald Trump is intensifying, we've seen just a hint that Sen. Mitt Romney is considering coming out against Trump.
Weber County voters received short ballots this year: a few contested mayoral races, city council races and Proposition 3. As this last week of voting begins, let’s take a closer look at exactly what Proposition 3 is and is not.
I would like to compliment the “Sports” section of the S-E. Realizing the print space for sports is limited, I feel the coverage is top-notch. The AP coverage of all Utah, national and international sports, teams and events are good. Even NASCAR gets coverage; which is welcomed. Brett Hein a…
Dear Sen. Romney,
Dear Sen. Romney,
Like many other states, the state of Utah is considering forcing providers of “services” to collect sales tax for them. This would include everything from yoga and music instructors, to medical providers. What they aren’t considering is the fact that the collection of taxes offers no benefit…
Mr. Trump the citizen. If he were to get 5s on all those questions (referred to in the Oct. 18 published letter) he would never have been elected president. The people are tired of lying positions who never keep their promises. He's feisty and will fight for what he believes. He sounds like …
I've been telling people I'm from Ogden my entire life. It used to be met with skeptical looks and muttered remarks about my safety. (Once I even heard it called "the armpit of Utah.) Sure, Ogden used to be known for high crime rates, and a struggling economy. But that hasn't been the case f…
As a strong supporter of Weber County's only Democratic representative Lou Shurtliff, I must disagree with her support for our current mayor who is asking for an additional four years after serving for eight.
A recent letter to the editor asserted that the Weber County Elections Office and officials “coerced” voters by allowing the extensive use of bold text in the Voter Information Pamphlet for Proposition 3. (“What exactly is the commission afraid of?” published Oct. 24)
The signing of the Sexual Violence Protection Act (HB 100) signified a great step forward in the mass issue surrounding sexual violence. Previous laws have protected victims of sexual violence who are cohabitating or in some sort of relationship, this bill provides more rights to a victim wh…
The I-15 on-ramp in Roy with this construction is UNSAFE! The modified on ramp as you come from 5600 South in Roy is too narrow and as you move along it, you either hit the cement barricade or your bumper sticks out into the lane you are trying to merge into. It can cause an accident. I have…
Just recently my family and I gave my wife a surprise birthday party. The majority of the family and friends were predominantly the LDS culture. During the celebration of the birthday gathering, I got into a conversation into the politics in our leadership of our country.
Dear Ogden citizens,
The United States of America is unique! Its uniqueness comes from the ideals and values set forth in its Declaration of Independence and its Constitution. There is no other country like it! Since its founding, the U.S. Constitution has been amended, for the betterment of its people (citizens…
Thank you for your recent editorial reminding readers of Utah’s rich history honoring women (This is only the beginning in honoring Utah’s past women, Oct. 16, 2019). It is surprising, however, that 100 years after Utah ratified the 19th Amendment, our state has yet to ratify the Equal Right…
Wow! I just opened my mail in ballot and was in shock with the pamphlet on Proposition 3. I was under the impression that the election office and officials were an information organization and was non partisan. That clearly isn't the case. The bold letters certainly prove that. When I called…
I am uncertain what the mindset is of the state Legislature in determining the "need" for tax restructuring. A couple of things that we need to keep in mind -- and so does the Legislature.
Stan Jacobson, I took your quiz of Mr. Trump the citizen per your letter to the editor dated 10-18-19.
Ogden has been privileged to have Mike Caldwell as its mayor for the past eight years.
As citizens of the state of Utah, It should not matter what political affiliation we are when it comes to investigating wrong deeds by our president and the safety of our great country. We must all rally together to insist that the Constitution is being upheld and that there is no undue pres…
I just wanted to send a letter and express my frustration with bicycle theft in Ogden. I came to Ogden in 2014. Since that time I have had four mountain bikes stolen from me. All were locked with the thickest cable lock I could find. About a week ago I bought a new bike and donated my old on…
Dear Sen. Romney, Please, please do the impossible in Congress! Please start working to get the Democrats in Congress to do their job they were elected to do. Please get them to stop working to get rid of a president who was legally elected to run this country.
We were delighted to hear that Charlotte Ekstrom is a candidate for North Ogden city council. She is an amazing person: incredibly capable, full of integrity, articulate, positive, and committed to North Ogden. She is a lifelong citizen of North Ogden, a successful North Ogden business owner…
Many rant angrily about decisions made by their elected officials, yet fail to acknowledge that they may have either vote them into office, or not voted at all!
In 2016 the S-E printed a quote of Trump that went something like “It is better to be a dictator for a day than president for a lifetime.” That statement needs to be reprinted in bold letters so more people realize this point and get a better insight to our elected leader, this is scary.
I invite you to take a little quiz. You grade your own results from 0 to 5 with 0 being the worst and 5 being the best. This quiz is not on President Trump as the president but rather as a private citizen. Below are the questions:
Women have immeasurable potential to do good, yet many are silenced by the trauma of emotional abuse. As the founder of Betrayal Trauma Recovery (BTR), a nonprofit seeking to help women to establish safety from emotional abuse, I feel strongly about the abusive nature of pornography. I’m a U…
The organizers of Ogden’s Free Community Meal would like to publicly thank the staff at the Marshall White Center for their help as they have graciously hosted our events for nearly a decade. They allowed us to grow by letting us use more space as our needs increased. Through the years the M…
I ran for mayor because I care about my family and community. As a longtime resident of Ogden, I’ve watched us tackle the challenges that a growing city faces with a grit that’s unique to us. That isn’t to say there haven’t been growing pains. I threw my hat in the ring because I was concern…
Sen. Mitt Romney’s attacks on President Trump as he performs his duties under the U.S. Constitution are appalling. My career was spent as a corporate officer in a U.S. energy company regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). I was involved in required filings made to th…
In response to ‘Title IX’ letter published in the Standard-Examiner, I appreciate your letter, but I didn’t find going to school in the ‘60s as repressive as your representation. I was in college prep in high school, fully intended and was encouraged to have a career in science, went to a fo…
It has recently come to my attention that the B-47 jet bomber at the Hill Air Force Base Museum is slated to be scrapped. The aircraft is in need of repair and restoration and the $250,000 needed to save it could not be raised. This is a sad day for our community. This is one of only 23 rema…
Often times we don’t realize that we’re in the midst of “the good old days” until they’re past. We’re here with Weber State football. They’ve never been this good for this long and they need our support to keep it going. Please make an effort to get up to Stewart Stadium this season. With th…
It took a lot of courage to speak out about Trump’s behavior. I’m extremely proud of Sen. Romney for putting our country over party and supporting our Constitution and democracy. Trump is a habitual liar and conspiracy theorist at its best. Sen. Romney showed his moral and ethical value to o…
Proposition 3 again? Yep! But this time it’s only for Weber County voters and asks “Shall a study committee be appointed to consider and possibly recommend a change in Weber County’s form of government?.”
How extremely fun to be President Trump today! He gleefully runs off to events like the UN Climate Actions Summit and disrupts them with his authority and whimsical speeches. He knows several things about life on planet America that serve him well.
Don't let someone else choose your city elected officials! For the recent city primary elections, only 30.89% of registered Weber County voters bothered to vote. In Davis County, only 29.3% of registered voters voted. Both counties voted by mail, the easiest possible method. Have a voice in …
As a concerned citizen of Utah and the United States, I add my voice to so many others who truly desire an honest consideration in the impeachment proceedings.
An audit of the Utah Division of Wildlife noted that license, permit and other fees collected by the Division funds 90% of their budget and that 10% of the budget comes out the general fund. The auditor suggested fees should be raised in order to reduce the burden to the general fund. Eviden…
Most Utah residents would describe the state as beautiful, safe and family oriented. With lower than average crime rates and a bustling housing market, what could be wrong with our magnificent state? As a young female college student pursuing a degree in social work, my hope is to enlighten …
The Sept. 30 letter from Jo Stephens has expressed the pure essence of Donald J. Trump's presidency adequately and succinctly, in the best way that could ever be done. Indeed it further states my own sentiments exactly for these past three years of political upheaval in this nation. That is …
Sen. Mitt Romney is busy chasing headlines, saying he is "concerned" about President Donald Trump's phone call with the president of Ukraine. Fine, Romney dislikes Trump. But why has he not shown any interest in the conduct of Joe Biden? Biden is on video bragging about his time as vice pres…
