“Until there are appropriate gun regulation laws put into place, I believe it’s absolutely inhumane and a terrifying thought for families and children to not have a direct line of communication,” says Josie in Payson.
Happy Saturday, and welcome to Inside Voices, a weekly newsletter that features a collection of ideas, perspectives and solutions from across Utah — without any of the vitriol or yelling that’s become all too common on other platforms.Those in favor of the proposed ban worry about distractions at school. Those opposed fear for student safety. Here’s what you had to say.“As an educator, it is a huge distraction. Parents need to be aware that their children are not accessible during class.
“In a home where opportunities felt limited, books opened doors to possibilities I hadn’t known existed, allowing me to dream beyond the confines of my circumstances,” writes Cal Crosby, a co-owner of The King’s English Bookshop.“Like most Americans, we believe that it is ultimately parents — not politicians — who are best positioned to set boundaries with their children regarding reading,” write Peter Bromberg, Christina Allen and Paisley Rekdal of Let Utah Read.
“The Colorado Trail, an iconic 567-mile high-elevation trail that crosses the Rockies, owes its existence largely to Gudy Gaskill, a charismatic, six-foot-tall woman who could make tough things seem easy,” writes Dave Marston of Writers on the Range. A voter casts a ballot at the Salt Lake County Government Center, Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021.And join us on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for food, a drink or two and a meaningful conversation with folks your age.I’m always looking for unique perspectives, ideas and solutions that move our state forward.
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