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Every Utah tea party patriot who is sure that President Barack Obama is a radical socialist who wants to end America as we know it should in all fairness give the man a chance to make his own case.

Instead of just trusting what Rush Limbaugh says, listen to Obama on Thursday night. Hear him for yourself.

If you're a real American, you should be fair-minded enough to listen to the other side.

Brian Barber

Salt Lake City