Editor:

I would like to propose that a small section of the Utah State Capitol grounds and a similar area on the grounds of the Salt Lake City-County Building be set aside as a memorial to Harvey Milk (1930-1978, the assassinated first openly gay person to hold public office in California). A small plaque could immediately be placed, and later a more suitable memorial, such as a bronze statue.

This act would help restore the reputation of Utah that has been dragged through the sewer by Sen. Chris Buttars and others. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints should be concerned because every time Sen. Chris Buttars opens his mouth, 10 “Family, isn’t it about time?” ads get flushed down the toilet.

As a straight lifelong Utahn, age 63, who has been married 40 years, I strongly support gay rights. I can see, as some of my generation cannot, the handwriting on the wall condemning the attitudes and political positions of the anti-gay crowd.

We need to make sure our children and grandchildren know that many people stood up in defense of these generally kind and honest people, who even now are making wonderful contributions to our state.

Roger E. Carrier,
U alumnus, Sandy resident