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Utah's political system is sicker than an asthmatic child playing outdoors on a "red-air" day. To make Utah truly a democracy, the Count My Vote initiative must succeed. Campaigning for it helps us all more than does, for example, attending a "clean up my air" rally.
LDS leaders have wisely warned of the dangers of a GOP-dominated state. But the GOP has consistently ignored that warning.
Our political health is more crucial to our future well-being than is our physical health. I hope our government leaders will "wise up."
Carvel Thatcher
Sandy