Lee Benson's response to the Amethyst Initiative was itself misguided (Aug. 22). This initiative is calling for "informed and unimpeded debate," not specious and emotional arguments.

By Lee Benson Deseret News Editor's Note: Columnist Lee Benson spent the past week bicycling east to west across Utah, from the Nevada line to the Colorado line. This is his final column on the experience. Most people traverse Utah via the interstate system.

Lee Benson is on vacation. His column will return after the first of the year. (c) 2007 Deseret News (Salt Lake City). Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All rights Reserved.

Lee Benson is taking the Labor Day holiday off. His column will return Wednesday. (c) 2007 Deseret News (Salt Lake City). Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All rights Reserved.

Lee Benson is on vacation. His column will resume on Aug. 15. (c) 2007 Deseret News (Salt Lake City). Provided by ProQuest Information and Learning. All rights Reserved.