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I sat down to write a polite, well-thought-out letter about prioritizing financial assets in Utah. Something about turning our air from toxic to breathable and funding schools as they deserve, rather than channeling that money to fight equal rights for the LGBT community.

But in the end, I realized all I really want to say is this: How much money is Utah going to throw down the crapper for this?!

Sheri Thompson

Farmington