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Letter: Don’t buy the con or the con artist!

Rebuttal to letter to the editor 18 December 2024 titled “Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon”. The author says of the pardon, “this practice is an insult to the citizens of this country. Justice should be served equally to all including those who have friends in high places. This ...

Letter: My opinion on three recently published letters

Editor, three interesting letters in Wednesday, 18 Dec 2024 Standard Examiner! A mister from Ogden was wondering about the "tradition" of Presidents pardoning criminals as they leave office. Well, Sir, it's in the U S Constitution! Biden did pardon his son, Hunter Biden. Trump granted Executive ...

Letter: Changes needed in Ogden’s recreation department

The state of Ogden City’s recreational management raises significant concerns, particularly regarding the leadership of Recreation Manager Ed Bridge. Public records indicate that in 2023, Mr. Bridge received a total compensation of $213,377, which was 195% higher than the average and 217% ...

Letter: Politicians abet broken US health insurance system

When Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested on December 9, 2024, for the killing of United healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, Mangione had on him a manifesto, which outlined an antipathy towards capitalism, corporatism, and the healthcare industry specifically as motive for the December 4th killing. ...

Letter: Holidays are a time for unity, not division

It's the time of year when politics must be set aside and enjoy family, friends, and neighbors. I have no doubt that the new year of 2025 will encourage us all. So, I say to you, have a safe holiday season and wish you well this coming year. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to one and all. ...

Stossel: Give or take?

'Tis the season for giving. For me, that mostly means supporting charities. One organization I donate to is SSP, Student Sponsor Partners, a nonprofit that gives scholarships to kids from low-income families. SSP helps children escape bad public schools by providing grants to students so they ...