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Show 4A Sun Advocate, Price, Utah -- - Tuesday, January 27, 1998 OPINION Advocate STAFF COLUMN Allegations damage leaders and citizens Ashby By Kevin Si n Advocate 1 publisher Last weekend was a frenzy when it shifted from his side of the world. One radio station was comparing Clinton's current predicament with Hollywood film titles. They included the following: "Look whp's talking now." "Indiana Bill and the affair of doom." "Sneakers." "Once upon a mattress." "My Fair Ladies." "I love trouble." j came to discussing anything dealing with President Clinton. In fact, he was the topic of conversation even without being tied to the discussion. Newspapers were original full of headlines and stories dealing with the alleged actions of the president. Radio talk shows had lines of angry callers. Angry for what the perceived Clinton had done and others for what others were claiming had been done. Even the television airways were crammed with reporting about an act that has not been proven to even have existed. Frenzy is a good word. One newspaper reported that even Sadam Hussein was glad to see Clinton's predicament and for the swing of news making emphasis to be the voters try to sort out what is right and I I I "True lies." "Liar! Liar!" "Dumb and Dumber" "Fallen." "Free Willie." "Pillow Talk." th what is wrong. guess am just wanting the truth and then afterward hope we can believe in the truth that is claimed. The American public does not need another fictitious story like that concocted by former president Nixon. The ill effects of having a lying president still linger in the hearts of many. Politics at best is not a profession people would use synonymous with truth, but these kinds of experiences only cast more doubt on our lawmakers, especially as we lump sum them together as an over active bunch of egotistical, self centered, lying, cheating individuals. The government suffers, and the people And how about "An Affair to Remember." guess there are a couple of things that really bother me about this whole ordeal that the country has to muddle through as I suffer. Distrust breeds almost everything except one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. GUEST COLUMN Showing support at family time of need Marv L. Manley Denutv Emerv Countv Attorney After reading the article about the Wakefields were told by their young daughter of the atrocity she was subjected to at the age of seven, they reported the crime Mike to the police. They waited for years while Doporto courtroom saga, feel compelled to publicly make comment on this and give my support to the Wakefield family. It is disheartening for me to see that Jordan Wakefield was carried off in handcuffs and charged with assault. am a prosecutor, and believe in upholding our laws. do not believe in a lawless society and know that vigilantism cannot be tolerated. know that we cannot have persons vindrealize that icating their own justices. charges must be filed and do not fault those who are required to file them. And yet, wonder what my reaction would have been if had to watch my daughter detail the worst thing that could ever happen to any of our daughters in front of a courtroom of strangers. When you read of the actions of Jordan Wakefield, place at the forefront of your thoughts the fact that he tried to do what we, as society, asked him to do. When the I I I I I I I again have to face him in a courtroom. Still, they persevered and made one more court appearance. Is it any wonder that the camel's back finally broke as Mr. Wakefield listened to his crying daughter on the witness stand? the alleged perpetrator delayed the pro- cess until a jury trial could be held. They put their young daughter on the witness stand to relive in front of a jury, a judge and her alleged perpetrator her injustice. They listened to the jury say, "We believe you, Ms. Wakefield," by reaching a verdict of guilty. They heard the judge pronounce a penalty that would help bring them closer to vindicating the injustice that had been done them. They watched as the Utah Supreme Court overturned-tha- t verdict; not because of the words their daughter spoke, not because of the hard work the prosecuting attorney had put into the case, but because of an issue related to the admissibility of evidence, an interpretation of court rule, a legal debate between scholars. can't image the despair of the family when they heard that the alleged perpetrator would be released and that their daughter would I I read in the Tribune about Jordan Wakefield's severe bout with depression, about their beautiful daughter's void and am sickened. This is not the path this family's life would have taken but for this tragedy. Jordan Wakefield was one of the most admired young men in our community. He was hard working, athletic and full of life. He, Tracy and their young family were the ideal we all strive for. The life they had before this tragedy is the life they deserve- Now is the time for those who know him to rally around him. We must help him so this tragedy can not take anything more from him or his family than it already has. Perhaps that is how he and his family will begin to heal- - by friends and family showing him that we recognize this tragedy and that we will support him through it. Please join me in this effort. I ' - jftfW Adams to have a party with Britains tea? We, who pay taxes technology aside on all we earn and buy and then Editor: them again annually on all Please allow me to comment pay we own seem to have lost the on the staff editorial titled, and over a mere three "School District lags behind in spark penny British tea tax. technology" in the Jan. 15 isWhat's worse is we have no sue, although may be labeled, need for such acts of destruc"old fashioned." of to get the point As we make this mad rush tion property we have representainto the technology age, it ap- across, tion. Many fail to even vote we me are to neglecting pears some important priorities in the during elections and most are hesitant to call their represeneducational process of the ein Washington to comtatives lementary grades in many pubover acts of coercion by plain lic schools. submit that spendthe government. ing thousands of dollars on Well, we've all paid and paid computers is not going to cor- (more each year) our taxes and rect a situation whereby many It isn't surprising that as fees. students are not learning the public passiveness increases of Wonders about setting I I basics the ethic of "reading, riting and rithmetic," the foundation of learning. Nationwide, too many students are graduating from high school who can neither read nor write well enough to communicate and succeed in whatever endeavors they choose. We can test and reidentify all we want, but unless discipline is returned to the classroom and teachers are given control, support from the parents and monetary rewards for the job they are doing, spending a large amount for computers is not going to remedy the situation. Students must be prepared these basic learning ethics as stated above before moving head long into the computer in age. We can no longer teach this to the "tune of the hickory stick", but teaching Dick and Jane how to really read, write and count well is important. Walt Borla of government abuse of taxes and fees Concerns Editor: Where is the spark of freedom that once that caused the Sons of Liberty and Samuel so do the fees and taxes. Where will it stop? Certainly not until "We The People" say we've had enough. Until then, you can expect the government to become sly and inventive in developing more ways to take more money from the people. Their arguments range from "it's for you own good" to "its only a small fee" but in the end it's just another step down slavery lane. On such a path, it's only a matter of time until you are asked to pay for your freedom. Sadly, that time has come! Remember how public lands like Lake Powell, Flaming Gorge, and national forests used to be land set aside by congress for free use by the people who own them (you and I). Recently, everything has changed (and it was done quietly with the hope that most would sleep on) and "the greatest objectives have been taken by the simplest means," Adolph Hitler. No vote, just a few public meetings to inform you that it's going to be done whether you like it or not. Common methods of governments dealing with surfs whom they are sure (Continued on page 7 A) San Voice of Carbon County since 1892 Subscription Rates. 50 cents per copy; $35 per year delivered by carrier In Carbon and Emery counties; $38 In Utah, $42 out of Utah per year by mail. 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