Is Jim Bradley honest enough to be governor of Utah? Honesty and integrity, especially in dealing with taxpayer money, should be an issue in this election. Bradley is not that concerned about taxpayer money, though. Bradley did no work on the cold-fusion research project but reaped a substantial benefit.
On March 23, 1989, the University of Utah formally announced the discovery of a means to produce "cold fusion." On April 5, 1989, Jim Bradley discovered that "cold fusion" was not trademarked by the university. He decided to do what any honest person would do - he went to the Department of Commerce and paid $20 to register "cold fusion" in his name. He now owned the name, and when the university went to register the name "National Cold Fusion Institute," it was told that Bradley owned the "cold fusion" name. The university then called Bradley to get the name back. He graciously sold it for $2,000 - a 10,000 percent profit.He claims that $2,000 is a drop in the bucket compared to what the state invested in the project. The amount of money is not the point. He profited at taxpayer expense for a legal, but dishonest, act.
He claims he was going to give the name hack to the university at no charge, but his business partner suggested he set a fee. Does Bradley have a mind of his own, or does he simply do what others tell him to do?
He also claims this is an old issue. The best indicator of future conduct is that of the past.
Bradley should not represent Utah in the office of governor. I wouldn't trust him with my hard-earned money, would you?
Drew Goodman
Murray