[greyfoxx39]

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[BenLurkin]

Mormons don't do this-

Mormons don't do this -

Mormons don't do this -

Mormons seem a little strange maybe -- but why the hate?

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

This is interesting because I would have assumed in Salt Lake that anyone who was not LDS would be in such a minority that they would be the ones who felt (or imagined) bigotry.

[reaganaut]

When I lived in Utah (Provo-Orem, not SLC) I saw a lot more bigotry toward NON-Mormons, and especially Christians, then I ever saw against the LDS. And I was LDS then.

Now when I am in Utah, I make sure to wear a very large Cross necklace and a tank top, lest I be mistaken for active LDS.

I have been spit upon for doing this and accused of antagonism. Religious bigotry cuts both ways in Utah.

[Colofornian]

From the column: This year, I began reading the online version of The Salt Lake Tribune. My experience has been both eye-opening and troubling. First I noticed that The Tribune has a permanent "polygamy" tab on its Web site.

(Maybe that's because Mormonism introduced something into this country that's become permanent...some college professors just never get basic 2 + 2 ideas)