Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
Flathead Lake stewardship is a generational responsibility
It’s no accident that Flathead Lake is world class for clarity and water quality. It has been protected over time …
Tax cuts are bad for middle class and economy
Now, I realize that facts don’t matter to a growing number of people. Tribal distrust has been nurtured for years. Claims with no evidence are believed, and overwhelming science is questioned. This tribalism cannot…
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If the true measure of a man is not what he says, but what he does or fails to do, then Ryan Zinke has no honor. Making it onto a SEAL team does not automatica…
NMAR urges a 'no' vote on proposed tax reform
Everyone wants tax reform and Realtors are no exception. However, if the proposed tax reform is really to benefit the lower- and middle-class families as it is being promoted, then there needs to be some significan…
Like good beer? Then defend clean water
The connection between good beer and clean water is obvious; beer is 90-95 percent water.
Build Montana's workforce; build Montana's future
As communities across the nation work to recover from recent natural disasters, many are discovering that while they have plenty of rebuilding to do, they lack the manpower to do it.
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I recently made friends with a couple from Great Britain who visited us. While they were here I showed them how to safely shoot revolvers and AR15 rifles since…
State court shackles citizens' efforts to legislate for themselves
The Montana Supreme Court has a history of striking down constitutional initiatives that restrain government power. Voiding CI-116 (“Marsy’s Law”) is only the latest example. The court treated CI-116 the same way i…
Dorothy Johnson: A true Montana character
In this troublesome era of anger, violence and blame, it’s well to look back to a kinder time, and the good and heart-warming story of a remarkable Montana character.
Bucket biology diversity: It's never a good idea
Old fashion diversity alone isn’t good enough anymore to fix institutionalized systemic white-male-privileged racism in America. We need aggressive bucket biology diversity to fix the problem.
Trade warriors
Two regional trade strategies — one from the United States and the other from China, reflecting competing geostrategic visions for Asia — clashed in Vietnam, where Asia-Pacific leaders met recently to talk business.
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Regarding the Inter Lake’s Oct. 5 article, “Western governors agree to build charging station network,” my question to Gov. Bullock is, did you really agree to…
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I would just like to point out if Las Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock’s Second Amendment rights hadn’t been infringed and he had a silencer, he could have killed…
Lightning-rod legislator
I chuckled reading the scant letters supporting Gas Tax Garner. One claimed attacks on Garner hurt the GOP; others chastised Republican legislators who exposed…
Seaplane pilots tell how they can fight invasive species
Montana seaplane pilots stand ready to assist in the fight against aquatic invasive species.
Don't turn our valley into 'The First Worst Place'
Bravo andamen to Bill Cox and his letter (Daily Inter Lake, October, 24, “County commissioners wrong again”).