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 …
Working together for solutions on public lands
Working together locally counteracts the divisiveness that is splintering our nation and communities. Too many Americans are allowing pride, principles and politics to distract from the reality that we actually hav…
Stand up to bullies who try to halt free speech
All who cherish free expression, especially on campuses, must combat the growing zeal for censorship.
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So even though our Helena legislators ignored the wisdom and experience of our county election administrators, you can still vote without going to the polls May 25.
Breaking down barriers to fair housing
There’s no better place to live, work, and play than Montana. Building a successful life here starts with having an affordable and accessible place to call home. Still, for many Montanans finding a stable home can …
Election selection
Rob Quist supports American workers, for more jobs and higher pay. In the last election, the Democrats proposed to create 10 million jobs through an infrastruc…
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Greg Gianforte has complained that when we campaigned for governor, he was subjected to a lot of false claims and innuendos. Now in his present campaign for Co…
Special election mailbag
One of the many things that made going to Bigfork High School in the early 1960s so enjoyable was the presence of a living Montana legend just across the fence…
Innovation should plant seeds across all industries
We rely on innovation to change our lives, but we tend to think about what it means for phones or the internet, not farmland.
Judicial activism and politics have made a mess of the courts
There should come a point in time when America should stand up and say, “Enough is enough” and remove immediately these judges who sit on various courts and have a political agenda. It is also time to place term li…
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Being one of the ignorant voters who voted for President Trump, maybe I can help Jim Lockwood out. He wondered why anyone could you vote for a man like President Trump.
Legislator responds to letter writer's claims about energy
In his opinion letter to the Inter Lake on March 31, Mr. Roger Sherman made some misguided statements about some legislation that I am sponsoring. I am grateful to him for giving me this teachable moment. He made s…
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Socialism is sharing the wealth. The government takes our taxes and returns them in goods — water, roads — and/or services — schools, garbage collection, Medic…
Liberal protesters like spoiled children
So what did you expect from the liberals after Trump was elected? Did you think they would act like good sports and, while not affirming the president’s agenda, they would be defferential to the will of the citizen…
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Some years ago, a “Celebration of the Life of Tom Yenne” took place at Fair-Mont-Egan School and a huge crowd attended. What made it so unusual was that Tom Ye…
Legislature using hunting amendment as political cover
Montana enjoys the longest hunting and trapping seasons in the West, providing incredible experiences for residents and visitors from around the world. Our coldwater and warmwater fisheries also provide world-class…