This is in reply to the letter to the editor by James Philip Banford in the Deseret News Viewpoint section, Sunday, Nov. 7. The heading was "Draper results disappointing."
Banford's message was that he was appalled by the decision to allow beer licenses in Draper. He could not understand how "an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints could vote against the initiative and betray the LDS Church." Where is this man from?I applaud the decision of Draper to keep the fundamentals of our Bill of Rights alive. Freedom of choice. Does the LDS Church not teach unconditional love and open-mindedness? Has this decision disappointed the man so much because Draper has realized the concept of dividing religion and state?
I am a member of the LDS Church, and it disappoints me that Banford is sending the message that those who do not agree with LDS values must move to "San Antonio, Texas, and join the Fiesta Week where there you people who drink can join others of a like nature."
I have a suggestion for those who fear other's beliefs. Join a monastery or nunnery, and then you won't have to deal with differences. Gordon B. Hinckley said "We must be tolerant of others and be examples."
I say let us be happy with our differences, and let us be strong enough that we can allow others to enjoy their freedom of drinking and other choices. As for me, I am confident enough with myself and my beliefs that I am not afraid to let others live their lives.
Lindsay Rowles
Logan