I have read many of Lee Benson's profiles of individuals that I found to be inspiring and enjoyable. His recent column (April 16) on a transgender person who is a candidate for public office was neither. However, the article in which he claims "it only seemed right to give equal time" to the opposing candidate stepped way over the line. Did he proofread the article? He does not even give equal time in the very article that purports to give equal time.
What is Benson's agenda here? Why is he giving so much attention to someone who does not represent the values of even a minuscule minority in Utah? Benson missed a great opportunity to profile a humble, hard-working public servant in Trisha Beck. I am disappointed. I expect more integrity of both Mr. Benson and the Deseret Morning News.
Jim Greene
Sandy