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Show iPage Utah Farm Bureau News. Sept. 1972 When Benjamin Franklin made his famous observation in establishing a government in America he said, "A republic, if you can keep it." Many years have come and gone and the idea of a republic has become tarnished by schemes designed to improve the nation's "welfare." The dictionary says, in part, that a republic is, "A state in which the soverignty resides in the people or a certain portion of the people, and the legislative and administrative powers are lodged in officers elected by and representing the people." In contrast, a democracy is defined as, "A form of government in which political power resides in all the people and is exercised by them direc- tly." During the next couple of months campaign promises will be made through every communications media. Benjamin Franklin, along with the other Founding Fathers, did not promise wealth unlimited, easy living and success. What they did provide was liberty for all who would come to make a home in the Thirteen Colonies. Freedom from the oppressions of government was their great asperation. It was for this they pledged "their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor." This above all else was unselfishly sought, and only after great personal, economic and even loss of life, was this exaulted goal accomplished. While the immediate goal was not wealth and easy living, this Republic has given birth to unequaled prosperity and wealth that has virtually destroyed the class system. Every person born with a dream has been able to excell when his ambition and industriousness come into play. But today, candidates for public office are convinced that unless material promises of easy wealth and related concepts are made, election is impossible. Candidates have expanded the concept of moral responsibility for the physical welfare of countless millions, whether or not they are able to provide for themselves. As one candidate said, "I am for everyone having a job who wants to work." So maybe this is how you feel. Maybe you have your ideas. Every citizen should have some ideas. It is important to realize that between now and November, voters should make every effort to come to an understanding of himself, his work, his community and so on. When he has ascertained what is right, candidates should be measured according to those standards, and when voting, vote knowingly. Guessing in the voting booth is next to worthless. The requirements and responsibility of good citizenship cannot be fulfilled in such a way, nor can voting intelligently, as a single act, be considered a fulfillment of citizen responsibility. Between now and election, good citizens will do several things. They will work for candidates, give and assist in obtaining contributions for party financing, and take part in discussions at meetings where candidates seek support. Finally, a concerted effort will be made at election time to get others to vote. Now, it isn't just a matter of getting numbers to the polls. The candidate that gets the most votes wins. It should sound reasonable then, that efforts would center around getting people informed and familiar with the candidates, and then getting people to the polls who support those candidates best suited for office. In this way, men of integrity, men with moral courage, and an understanding of constitutional government and republic, will win in November. It isn't the right to vote that counts as much as it is the right to vote RIGHT that keeps America strong. So let's get out and vote American pie-in-the-s- ky, style. PUNCH LINE your week ahead BY DR. A.W. DAMIS OF THE WEEK Note: Reed S. Roberts, Extension Entomologist at USU explains the pesticide issue and relates ill effects that could devdop when emotion is basis for action. Pesticides are very much a part of mans way of life, especially in highly developed nations such as ours. Yet the line between where they may be beneficial and where some of them may become a hazard is sometimes thin. However, for every life that has been accidentally injured or lost due to the misuse of a pesticide, millions of people have eaten better and enjoyed better health because of their use. The problem is to prevent the misuse of these valuable chemicals. The benefits derived from the proper use of pesticides tend to be in direct ratio to their use. They are invaluable as a means to help man control the hostile elements in his environment such as injurious insects, mites, weeds, fungi, and rodents. When properly used, pesticides can help a farmer substantially increase both the quality and quantity of the food he produces. mans environment With is chemicals that rapidly degrade, the problem usually temporary. With persistent compounds the problem may become serious if the residues increase in food chain systems. Yet, it is this very persistence which makes some of these chemicals essential for the control of termites and other soil inhabiting insects. As we continue to use pesticides, the greater will be the demands to see that they are used properly. In the interests of providing a safer environment, with a minimum of pollution, the adoption and enforcement of restrictive regulations with respect to pesticide usage will receive priority. To some degree pesticides contaminate Any program aimed at controlling weeds, injurious insects or other pests should be carefully designed to fit the problem area and should give full consideration to biological, cultural and other method of control. In agricultural areas farmers are dependent on pesticides in order to grow profitable crops.How long farmers will be dependent on these chemicals will depend in part on how long it takes to develop satisfactory alternate methods of control, and even then, chemicals will still play a vital role. In this transition period we should be moving from pesticides with undesirable characteristics to those which are more compatible with the environment. To ban or restrict any chemical on an emotional basis and then substitute a less desirable chemical in its place is ecologically irresponsible. We must move carefully towards pest management programs and not be stampeded by those less informed to adopt unproven schemes for control. Likewise, we must guard against those who would mislead us into believing that new solutions are already available when such is not the case. During the past three years we have witnessed some highly questionable changes in pesticide usage and ignored some changes which would have been very beneficial. The time has arrived for knowledgeable leaders to get us on course. Utah State Fair Open Sept. 14 Utah State Fair, 1972 will open September 14 and run through the 24th. Farm Bureau Day at the fair will be September 16, Saturday. On Saturday in connection with FB day Utah Farm Bureau Rural Youth Talent Find contest will be held in the Grandstand area. Youth ranging in ages up to 30 inclusive will perform. Many outstanding shows, displays, and activities are planned for the enjoyment of all who attend. Included in the outstanding shows are such nationally known performers as Sheri Blake last year 2nd place winner in contest. UTAH FARM BUREAU (TftNDJUS each month by the Utah Farm Bureau Federation at Sak Lake Utah. Editorial and Business Office, 629 Esst Fourth South, Salt Lake cents per year to memUtah, 84102. Subscription price of twenty-fiv-e bers is included in membership fee. Published ARIES Mar. 21 Apr. 19 - ' TAURUS -- Apr. 20 May 20 GEMINI May 21 June 20 In one form or another, a relative or close friend will give you cause to change your present outlook on life. Apparently, youll close the door on one friendship as you open the door to another. The planet, Mars, could cause trouble in the romance sector of your life. Furthermore, fuzzy thinking could find you blundering with a critical decision. Postpone financial ventures, if possible. Keep romance at arms length. Counterbalance your emotions with logic. Bluntly, affairs of the heart could force you to neglect important obligations. 2 City, City, Second Class postage paid at Salt Lake City, Utah UTAH FARM BUREAU FEDERATION OFFICIALS Elmo W. Hamilton, Riverton Jay Child, Clearfield V. Allen Olsen Neil D. Sumsion S. President President Executive Secretary Vice Editor DIRECTORS: A. Alton Hoffman, Smithfield; William Holmes, Ogden; Jack Brown, Grantsville; Edward Boyer, Springville, Kenneth Brasher, Huntington; Jerold Johnson, (Aurora; Arlond Kawkins, Hurricane; Mrs. Willis Whitbeck, Bennion, Stanley Jackson, Ogden. |