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For Utah politicians, scoring political points from tragedy and blame-shaming is akin to giving candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween, with 65 percent of our 3 million residents eagerly begging for more, more, more. Rep. Mike Noel is simply the latest example. More are certain to follow. Much more. The formula here is tried and true for our party of choice. Keep it up, people. Keep a markin' that good ole R box come election time.
Richard W. Teasdale
Torrey