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Letter: The luxury of privilege

(Francisco Kjolseth  | Tribune file photo) Bryant Heath has ran on every Salt Lake City street in the year 2020. It was about 990 miles in all from January to December.

(Francisco Kjolseth | Tribune file photo) Bryant Heath has ran on every Salt Lake City street in the year 2020. It was about 990 miles in all from January to December.

Bryant Heath’s achievement running all the streets of Salt Lake City is admirable. What’s sad, however, is that only a white male could attempt this without a moment’s thought and without fear. Women and people of color would not have that luxury.

Patrick de Freitas, Salt Lake City

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