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I hope everyone who follows the Tribune realizes how lucky we are to have a top-notch political cartoonist such as Pat Bagley.

Even his staunch critics must appreciate how he gets the dialogue wheels rolling. However, his latest from Dec. 5 distresses me, one of his greatest admirers.

Mr. Bagley, please don't denigrate Santa Claus by placing him between the likes of Bill O'Riley and Sarah Palin.

John R. Peterson

Salt Lake City