Opinion

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Jay McFarland

JayMac: Can you help me find my nephew, Macin Smith?

My 17-year-old nephew, Macin Smith, walked out the door three years ago, supposedly on his way to high school, and vanished.
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: Is it sexist to call women “miss?”

An Australian doctor Tweeted after a Qantas flight attendant called her “Miss,” which she said is sexist.
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: The fake news movement terrifies me

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg testified to examine the social media’s role in “fake news” and Russia’s influence in the 2016 presidential election. Google didn’t even bother showing up but that didn’t stop them from being lectured by senators who thought it would be funny to lecture an […]
8 years ago
Jay McFarland

OPINION: Does Kavanaugh believe Trump can be subpoenaed in a criminal case?

It feels as though the Democrats are having to justify their opposition and they are not doing a very good job. Does Kavanaugh believe Trump can be subpoenaed in a criminal case? Can a president be indicted? Can Kavanaugh influence that? Between shouting protestors and Democrats that don’t want to proceed with the hearing because […]
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: Why are you burning your Nike gear!?

Jaymac wonders if people are looking to hear, understand, and respect others' values after boycotting Nike hashtags started trending with the Kaepernick announcement.
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: Why these hearings are complete shams

Jaymac believes hearings for Supreme Court nominees are a sham because everyone there has already decided if they will nominate he or she already.
8 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: 3 stories that you need to know

Jaymac is now bringing you News Snacks which are basically three stories that are in a snackable size.
8 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: How this dog was brutally shot by police

Jaymac says the Ogden officer who shot a dog responding to a child welfare check may be justified according to policy, but says it is "lawful but awful".
8 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: TSA officially upgraded their creepiness

A new facial recognition from the TSA is creeping Jaymac out.
8 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: “My name’s Joe Biden. I’m a Democrat. And I loved John McCain.”

Jaymac loves seeing both parties come together to honor John McCain who professed civility in politics. He wonders if those honoring him will try to carry on the civility legacy.
8 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: Why Trump’s anonymous source mocking is hilarious

Jaymac thinks it is funny President Trump slammed outlets using "anonymous sources" hours before he shared a Fox News story citing anonymous sources.
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: Is this meth-themed candy appropriate?

Jaymac wonders if we forget free speech also includes speech we do not like, such as the candy made to look like Walter White’s blue meth.
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: Debunking Trump’s latest Google conspiracy theory

President Donald Trump is now blaming Google for hiding flattering stories about him and his presidency. Jay Mcfarland hosts the JayMac News Show as well as the fictional podcast, Hosts of Eden. KSL Newsradio is part of Bonneville Media and based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Don’t forget to review and subscribe to the JayMac […]
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: Should we allow 3D printed guns?

3D printed guns already infiltrated Utah, a Utahn planned to shoot a school using a 3D printed gun is now behind bars. We are not immune. I understand the freedom of speech claims. But I also understand that it is illegal to yell fire in a crowded theater. There does come a point when the […]
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: Did video games cause Jacksonville shooting?

JayMac: It used to make sense to me that violent video games would lead to violence in kids in mass shootings -- but then I did some research and I came back with a totally different perspective.
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: McCain is too good for modern-day politics

Jaymac says the passing of John McCain marks the end of an era and that's what makes him really hurt for this country.
8 years ago
Football: a lost sport?...
Jay McFarland

OPINION: Is it time to nix high school football?

JayMac: why aren't kids playing high school football anymore? Is it time to ditch the sport?
8 years ago
Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: How politicians use Mollie Tibbetts’ story

JayMac: The man who allegedly murdered Mollie Tibbetts is an illegal immigrant. But that doesn't mean it's time to build a wall.
8 years ago
Jay McFarland

OPINION: Why Trump’s trade war thwarts denuclearization

JayMac: Trump said there wasn’t enough denuclearization happening because of trade tensions with the U.S. But wait… Didn’t Trump cause the trade tensions with China in the first place?
8 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINON: Russian Twitter bots and the vaccine debate

JayMac: Turns out Russian Twitter bots weren't just interested in influencing the American election. They were also stirring up the vaccine debate.
8 years ago
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Jay McFarland

OPINION: Why would you not indict Trump?

JayMac: The time is here to see if Trump Republicans actually care about the laws or if they just care about the laws that Democrats break.
8 years ago
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Jay Mcfarland

OPINION: Why I’m losing faith in our elections

JayMac: Here’s all the proof you need that Russians are trying to hack our 2018 elections: Facebook suspended more than 600 fake accounts. 
8 years ago
Scooters are a hot button issue...
JayMac

OPINION: Vicious attacks against defenseless scooters

JayMac: I get it. There are issues with the scooters. Let's step up and use the scooters properly before we lose them.
8 years ago
Do kids need bullet proof backpacks?...
JayMac

OPINION: School shopping list: Bulletproof vests?

JayMac: How can you ensure your kids' safety when going back to school next semester? Should we invest in bulletproof vests and backpacks?
8 years ago