It is both surprising and disgusting that the Republicans in the Utah Legislature would choose to ignore science and health of the people they represent, and instead use some right-wing radical political notions of personal freedom to vacate mask mandates that had been ordered by appropriate health officials in two counties of Northern Utah. During a long-lasting and deadly pandemic the health and well-being of the citizens should be paramount. Sadly, I have no hope that the political scene will change anytime soon.
Don B. Allen
Salt Lake City