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I have some questions: why is it that you, the majority of the people in this state who claim to be of moral and religious principles, continuously vote for candidates — Republican candidates — who have no empathy for you or the disadvantaged?
Why do you repeatedly vote for these politicians and policies that favor investment and wealth over the work of regular people?
Why do you keep voting for more benefits for the wealthy, trust-fund class? They don't care about you, your feelings, or your family. They already have plenty. Why do you want to keep enriching them at your own expense?
Why do vote for a political party whose message to the middle class is to turn your anger and indignation against the poor while letting the wealthy (and well-connected) get away with fleecing America?
If you have any conscience whatsoever, ask yourself those questions.
John Costa
Salt Lake City