148 new U.S. citizens took their oath at the Utah State Capitol last week, becoming full, legal citizens after going through the necessary processes and requirements [f9c46cb7]. Immigrants and refugees from 50 different nations now contribute greatly to Utah's culture and economy. They start businesses and create economic activity at levels that exceed their numbers. However, the current political climate and lack of a logical and humane immigration system burden some communities with the costs of taking in migrants and deprive the nation of much-needed labor, brainpower, and cultural diversity. Despite the ongoing political feuds about immigration, it is important to honor those who have followed the rules and become citizens [f9c46cb7].