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In the 2017 legislative session, Republicans raised taxes, issued more debt and criminalized the private lives of consenting adults.

The Legislature proved again that Republican rhetoric about defending freedom is empty hypocrisy.

Voters who are serious about limited and frugal government need to look for alternatives to Utah Republicans.

Martin L. Buchanan

West Jordan