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Show Writer judged by eye rather than by mind Dear Editor: I found a recent editorial of Ted F. Powell most insightful, albeit not to his object of attack, Kenley Brunsdale, Congressional candidate, can-didate, but to Powell's lack of perspective and vision to what was really happening when Brunsdale, his wife, and young son were participating par-ticipating in the recent Handcart Days Parade. First let me say that the Bountiful Parade needs help. If a display of public utilities, law enforcement with its noise polluting sirens, is entertainment then there needs to be a change in the committee's leadership. leader-ship. For a father sitting on the curb with a two-year-old the parade at times reminded me of the Soviets' attempt at justifying their military by parading it in front of the masses. Notwithstanding the mediocrity of the parade, I was personally refreshed to see Brunsdale riding in a car in support of his wife Celestia for the cause of recycling. To the best of my knowledge this woman has spent countless hours spreading the gospel of recycling around the state, unselfishly giving her time instructing in-structing school groups and community com-munity organizations on innovative ways to implement recycling efforts. Her efforts will probably only be silently appreciated by future generations ge-nerations who will breathe fresh air and enjoy our forests abundantly. Did Powell see Brunsdale carrying a sign that displayed his support for his wife and her gallant efforts for our community I dare say no! I'm personally impressed with a man, who in this age of self-serving interests, takes time from what must be a very arduous campaign, to support his wife in what may be an equally significant endeavor-protection endeavor-protection of our environment through recycling. Of course, Brunsdale may have stretched the rules a bit by even being be-ing in the parade, but to judge him harshly by attacking his honesty and casting doubt on his integrity is ludicrous. As for me, I judge him kindly as a gentleman of principle who was willing to support his wife in her vision. I would hope that our esteemed community leader, Powell, will hearken to the counsel that says "...I do not distinguish by the eye, but by the mind, which is the proper judge of the man" and as such, lay off his politically biased and small-minded interpretations of tightness. Keith D. Tintle |