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Letter: The leaders we choose influence how we treat each other

What type of person do you want to represent our country as president? Children are taught to look up to presidents and encouraged to emulate the leaders of our country. How do we want people to act in our communities and to treat one another? I hope that all of us will not take anything at ...

Letter: Ogden Canyon road is safe so long as drivers pay attention

Much to-do is happening because of the traffic deaths in Ogden Canyon this summer. The deaths were not caused because of road conditions. It's a well kept road with well kept lane markings. It's a scenic drive that requires a driver's attention and common sense. The deaths were caused by ...

Letter: Another Trump presidency would only create more chaos

Donald J. Trump did many foolish and dangerous things during his four years in the White House. My husband and I believe two of the more egregious ones were (1) the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol that killed several, injured many and threatened our government leaders and Capitol Police ...

Letter: Beware of Trump’s admiration of autocrats

Ever wonder why Trump is so chummy with the world’s dictators? Anne Applebaum, in her book, “Autocracy Inc., The Dictators Who Want to Run the World” (Random House, 2024) explains how and why Trump wants to be a player in the worldwide autocracy movement (it’s real). Motivated by greed ...

Letter: Trump’s economic theory hasn’t worked

Candidate Donald Trump has promised to help the middle-class and the poor of America by lowering the taxes on the rich. This is called the trickle down theory of economics. The richer people get, the more generous they become. They spend more and invest more and that money filters down to us ...

Letter: An endorsement of Steve Van Wagoner

I’ve had the privilege of serving as a Weber County Commissioner I know what it takes to serve the people of Weber County. It requires dedication and total commitment to working in behalf of the citizens of Weber County. It’s a Full Time job! I believe Steve will be present and bring ...