Commentary: The right to vote is key to democracy

Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune People line up at the Salt Lake County Building on election day Tuesday Nov. 8 in Salt Lake City to vote before work. Lines were long but moving steady. The wait was less than 30 minutes to vote.

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Commentary: The right to vote is key to democracy

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