We Utahns celebrate Romney’s awkwardness and his corny humor. We understand his principled stand concerning keeping his tax returns private. In Utah, we have a saying: It’s sacred, not secret. It explains our reluctance to address any number of uncomfortable topics, from sex to why blacks were denied equality in the LDS Church for 150 years. Denial has worked well for us. If God wanted us to see Romney’s tax returns, He’d have leaked them to Fox News. In short, we Utahns “get” Romney. I’ve used the term “Utahn,” but “Mormon” works as well. After all, what is the difference between church and state in Utah? About two blocks—the LDS church headquarters being just a short stroll from the Utah State Capitol. The state legislature is nearly 90 percent LDS, and understanding the state’s screwy liquor laws is impossible without first having a handle on LDS doctrine. If you really want to “get” Romney I guess you have to be here; but the information is likely privileged. Or sacred. Pat Bagley ☀
Wednesday 29 August 2012
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