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 …
Let's send Rob Quist to North Korea as a peace ambassador
By RON CARTER
GOP focuses on responsible budgeting in lean times
In lean financial times, families across Montana know that the responsible thing to do is to prioritize spending and, in some cases, cut back on the wants so that the needs of their families can be met. Understanda…
Who benefits?
Regardless of whether you are a “never-Trumper” or voted for him, the prevalent resistance movement is producing vitriolic discourse and has now become beyond …
Fly-fishing industry needs action on climate change
Even though some politicians in Washington want to keep disagreeing with the science, the effects of climate change in Montana can be seen far and wide. Whether it is the spread of mountain pine beetle infestations…
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In a letter published in the Daily Inter Lake, Duncan Scott accused the Whitefish City Council of violating the public’s constitutional rights. While I seldom …
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I was shocked and amazed that Judge Molloy shut down the Montanore mine application once again! Astounding!
The establishment - on both sides - weaponizes 'fake news'
The epidemic of “fake news” is apparently so contagious it has spread to India. Ravi Prasad, the country’s Electronics and Information Technology Minister, claimed India is “helpless” in combating “objectionable co…
The March of Time
Many decades ago when I was a teenager, I could run and jump and do all sorts of things. I even set a record in my division and league for cross-country. Today…
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In response to Rep. Matt Regier’s letter, “Eye-opening session for new legislator,” I would like to publicly thank Regier for his courageous and “eye-opening” …
Trump's reversal on transgender troops will hurt the military
In a sudden reversal of policy, President Trump recently announced transgendered people would no longer be eligible to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. Yet, a 2016 RAND study found that the costs of gender-transitio…
Reduce costs, bolster morale and improve combat readiness
I for one strongly applaud President Trump’s decision to ban transgenders from serving in the military. This decision will reduce costs, enhance military readiness and improve force morale and esprit de corps.
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As residents of the beautiful Swan Valley, we are deeply disturbed by the Lake County Conservation District’s proposal to transfer the management of 60,000 acr…
Daines' proposal to end filibuster is a bad idea
Congress is in crisis, and some members of the U.S. Senate suggest fundamental changes that would forever alter the future of that esteemed body. In one dramatic proposal, Montana’s own Sen. Steve Daines has propos…
Wars and rumors of wars
Is Trump going to be responsible for leading us into another war as some have suggested? There are indeed a number of hot spots around the Globe including Chin…
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I applaud Kalispell Mayor Mark Johnson and the City Council for awarding the bid to begin the Glacier Rail Park Development. Kudos also to City Manager Doug Ru…