Church and state must always be married at the state Legislature

sense that the average person probably could not analyze President Trump’s returns.

What the author fails to acknowledge is we live in a world of openness and high expectations of our public officials. And I believe that tax experts, not practicioners would be able to determine if there is any conflict of interest in Preident Trump’s past and present tax dealings.

I didn’t say it would be easy, but it is necessary to maintain a fair and open government of the people and for the people. Not by Tump and for Trump.

— Guy Trujillo, Scottsdale

Way too many Americans believe they are entitled to a free ride

themselves and paying into a broken system.

On the other hand, I would not want a child to go without because of poor decisions by the parents. There has to be a better way, and education and accountability are the start.

Maybe Mom could help out around the food bank to help pay her way. Floors need sweeping and toilets need cleaning.

— Barbara Gray, Chandler

Oh, my gosh, was my reaction to the story about the prayer dust-up at the Arizona House. Rep. Athena Salman offered up an uplifting and positive “prayer” that should not have offended anyone.

But the House majority leader had to make sure that there is no separation of church and state. I would point out to Mr. Allen that one of the many definitions in the Webster’s New World Dictionary of prayer is “an earnest request; entreaty; supplication.”

It does not have to have a “igher power” mentioned. I pray that people like him come to their senses.

— Gary Sonsky, Mesa