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Does Sen. Mike Lee have no concern for the health and well-being of his constituents? He suggested in his debate with Misty Snow that Utah's ozone emission limits should be loosened due to the challenges presented by our unique geography.

But our unique geography is a good reason to do just the opposite. The American Lung Association assigns Salt Lake County an F for ozone ("American Lung Association ranks Salt Lake City in top ten for worst air quality," The Tribune, April 20). Don't we deserve more than a failing grade?

Rick Whitson

Salt Lake City