Guest Commentary

In a recent column, I discussed the standards that Utah Jails adhere to (“Remarkably few prisoners die in the Weber County Jail,” Sept. 8). The National Sheriffs’ Association and other states have adopted Utah’s successful jail standards, which are among the best in the...

“Seriously, a majority of Utahns will vote for anyone as long as they are a Republican,” writes Don Porter.

“It doesn't take much to create an atmosphere of civility. It just takes kindness,” writes Robert Hunter.

“Destroying historically and architecturally significant buildings is in no one's best interest,” writes Connie Cox.

“Today’s climate challenges those who have always considered themselves ‘not racist.’ That is why books like ‘We Were Eight Years in Power’ are so relevant — they challenge our beliefs about ourselves, our country, its history, and our own behavior and...

“These new buildings will provide students learning experiences not possible in older schools and in a far safer setting,” writes Jeffrey Heiner.

“Most of us wish we could give a better world to the kids around us. But through small, powerful moments, we can create a better world for them,” writes D. Louise Brown.

Sen. Bob Corker, a Tennessee Republican, stood up to President Trump. Don Porter wonders if Utah’s congressional delegation is capable of the same courage.

“Each of these projects is critical to continue to manage aging facilities and to keep up with rapid student growth — an increase of more than 700 students this year alone,” writes Dr. Jeff Stephens

“Don’t feel compelled to focus your efforts in the disaster du jour. Fix things around you and within the scope of what you do every day,” writes E. Kent Winward.