Letter: Horsewhipping might be appropriate for violating trust
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There have been several reports of death threats made to the goblin-topplers ("'Goblin' topplers say they are receiving death threats," Tribune, Oct. 18). These are most inappropriate.
Yes, they would learn a lesson, but it wouldn't last long enough.
For those in positions of trust and authority who commit serious breaches of that trust, perhaps horsewhipping would be more fitting. (Swallow hard, John!)
Roy Keir
Salt Lake City