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Local Guest Opinions

Jelalian: On weight loss and racism

Some things should go without saying, but unfortunately, they still need to be said.“Nobody is perfect” is one of those things.I shouldn’t have to say it, but here we are.We’re all flawed people. Some of us are impatient. Some of us are lazy. Some of us are rude. And some of us like ...

Jelalian: Intentions matter, but results matter too

What matters more, your intentions behind your actions, or the results of those actions?Let’s all have a little thought experiment.Let’s say you’re a police officer. You have a buddy on the force, and when you’ve worked with him, you notice he treats people of color more harshly than he ...

Jelalian: This Memorial Weekend, follow their example

This is Memorial Day weekend. A time for us to remember and honor the fallen. More specifically, those military men and women who went off to war and never came back.Every sales ad and event planner has helped turn Memorial Day into a day for barbecues and brewskis when, like many holidays, ...

Guest opinion: Next governor will deal with more than just COVID-19 recovery

Business leaders in Utah County joined a virtual forum Wednesday to hear the four Republicans running for governor share their vision for the state. While much of the forum naturally focused on recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, the event illustrated something business leaders and voters ...