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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS Opinion WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12, 1998 Dixie Speaks Governor Leavitt's political posturing over polygamy has been interesting. When first questioned about polygamy, he said that he assumed there was a legal reason that the (illegal) lifestyle had not been aggressively prosecuted in the State of Utah. When asked a second time, he responded quite differently. It was obvious that his legal advisors had given the governor a quick version of State Law politi-cally-sensiti- ve 101. would assume Governor Leavitt, (apart from familial background), has the same grudging respect many of us reserve for people willing to devote their lives to a religious tenet, fully knowing that they'll probably be persecuted for adherence. Living a lifestyle so different from the "mainstream" requires a phenom-- , enal amount of commitment. At least they're willing to do something...even when it's not politically correct. But polygamy is illegal...as are homosexual relabetween unmarried parties. tions, and The State's role should not be to serve as pillow police. They'd need to call out the National Guard, because they're going to catch more than a few other illegals with their proverbial pants down. And they think their I co-habitat- ion novy? jails are Welfare fraud, rape, incest, child and spousal abuse, sexual and physical abuse ...we hope the State will as we hope prosecute the Polygamists diligently-jus- t they'd do against every other racial, religious, sexual, political and group in the state. , Religious freelorq is protected by the U .S. Constitution, and randpjji jaw enforcemenf against people with differing beliefs may just be opening a moral arid ecd- -' nomically-devastatin- g Pandora's box for the State. over-crowd- ed socio-econom- ic 'lama native ofjFlagstaff, Ari- - zona and am li ring in Pocatello, Idaho, so she Had no reason to trust me. So I just want to let this community of Kanab know that they have a special lady in their town and that she repre- Kanab as a community What is your opinion? This newspaper welcomes opinions from its to help folks in need. So readers concerning any subject. Anything of a libelous nature or ready defamation of character will not be considered for publication. Terre, thanks again. Joan Fronske Please limit your letters to 300 words or less. Letters must be signed Pocatello, Idaho and include your full name, addressand telephone number. Thank you for your interest. Letters to the Editor Thanks Thank you MOM and DAD! Dear Editor: During the past several weeks, members of the Kane County Emergency Medical Services have had the unfortunate opportunity to respond to several incidents that involved young children. The work we do can be very rewarding and very traumatic at the same time. Sick and injured children bring the emotions of that work to a focus. Last month (on July 24) we responded to two separate auto accidents that involved very small babies. We would like to thank the parents in these scenarios for using proper child restraints. Carseats kept these babies safe and made caring for the adults much easier job for us. Most children should be in a car seat much longer than you would think. Check the car seat manufacturers literature to see the weight and age recommen dations as well as proper placement and installation guidelines. An improperly used restraint can be very dangerous. All of you should always use proper restraints, even just around town. Although seatbelt use Las dramatically increased out on the highway, there is still a major problem in town. You are much more likely to have an accident while driving locally. for your So BUCKLE-Uchildrens sake, for your sake and for ours. Kane County EMS Dear Editor: The family of Pearl Bolander wish to express our gratitude to all who sent cards and flowers-brougfood and offered so many kindnesses at the time of our mothers passing. A special thanks to all her neighbors and friends who were such a comfort and joy to her. Thanks to Dennis and Jeff Mosdell foryour very special care and kindness. Dear Editor: Last night I was sitting at a gas pump with a full tank of gas, and realized I could not pay for it! I went inside and presented my dilemma to Terre V. Mason. She said it looked like Id go to jail, and then winked at me, said I had an honest face, and gave me her address to send the money when I had it. which i headed by MayorAlyey. and certain city council mem-- 1 bers, to attempt to remove him from this position, We are concerned that this entire episode may be an tempt to seek retribution upon Mr. Mackelprang following a failed lawsuit filed by the hus- band of a current city official. If SOUTHERN-- ' Utah News AAA Deadlines at-sent- ed AAA FRIDAY 1 PM See LETTERS, Page 5 ht P What a gas there is a moveneptundpr wy, Sincerely, The families of LaRue Brandt Duane & Nila Bolander Delbert & Karen Palmer Ronald & Tamra Bolander . Jo Ann Marx Laurene Bolander Questions...questions 435-644-290- 0, Dennis and Dixie Brunner Publishers and Editor We are writing to you to of ex- AdvertisingProduction Van Mackelprang. We believe that he is doing an outstanding job in his current position as City Attorney. We understand that Postmaster: Send change of address cards to - 26 N. Main St., Kanab, UT 84741 . 435-644-292- 6. Carol SullivanLaurali Noteman Kanab News Myrna Cox Sharlotte Brewer Production Staff Dillon Cunningham, Dear Editor: press our support The Southern Utah News (ISSN No. 0049-1659- ) is published every SUNews serves Wednesday at 26 N. Main St., Kanab, Utah 84741 Kane County, Utah, and the Arizona Strip. Address communications to 26 N. 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