Letter: Does anyone hear the public?

What has happened to public hearings in Utah?There seems to be a recurring theme. Hearings are announced (though often few people hear about them) and the public assembles to express their concerns about a particular issue, proposal or legislation. The listening body sits silently while there is overwhelming evidence presented for or against said issue. The public leaves and their opinions and ideas are completely disregarded.This has happened with the inland port (Salt Lake City Council and Por