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Show (Letters to the Editor Festival parade not free Upon contacting Freedom Festival co-chairman Sandy Hir-sche Hir-sche with regard to obtaining a place in the parade, we were quite bluntly informed that political candidates or our Democratic party leaders were not invited. What exactly is this festival celebrating? We certainly feel no antagonism toward Republican participation and consider equal representation in the political process to be integral to our concept of "freedom." Our only request is to be given a place in the parade to promote and encourage political activity through voting and party involvement. -Bob Stringham La Von Laursen Editor: We are concerned that the theme of this year's Freedom Festival in Provo is turning into "Free to Be but Not be Seen." As leaders of the Utah County Democratic Party we thought it would be nice to participate in the Freedom Festival parade. There are many who are elected party officials and have, we feel, a legitimate claim to represent the local Democratic constituency. |
