Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
OPINION: We aren’t mad enough about PFAS in Montana’s rivers
For many Montanans, rivers and lakes are more than scenic landscapes.
OPINION: Congressman's wife urges vote for Trump
I believe in the power of strong female leadership. I'm a pro-military, pro-equal pay, pro-Second Amendment, pro-immigration, and pro-business Hispanic woman voting for Donald Trump. Hillary Clinton is not a strong…
LETTER: Holmquist spends county money wisely
As county commissioner, Pam Holmquist has fought for Whitefish doughnut residents’ rights. She has defended our property rights and been a staunch advocate for small business and opportunity here. Unlike her Democr…
LETTER: Infrastructure failures blamed on Bullock
“Darned poor judgment” is the rating I give Gov. Steve Bullock for infrastructure performance during the past four years!
OPINION: Why you should vote against Clinton Clinton
Let’s take a minute to really look into what a hard-working U.S. citizen gets when they cast a vote for Hillary Clinton.
LETTER: Juras wrong on stream access
As a lawyer on the stream-access cases in the mid-1980s (Dearborn and Beaverhead Rivers), I have a concern about the upcoming Montana Supreme Court election. Several years ago, the “Montana Growth Network” spent su…
LETTER: Republicans not good for workers
Former President George Bush liked to use the phrase, “fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.” To be fooled over and over for more than 40 years is just plain insanity.
LETTER: Today's refugee invasion has no parallel in U.S. history
Tom Horelick of Libby wrote recently that Frank Miele was wrong on saying refugees from parts of the globe that hate our culture and our values need to be curtailed. Well, Tom, more than half the country agrees rea…
LETTER: Speak up in face of evil
German pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote that “Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak.” Those are challenging words, especially in this strident election cycle. But how d…
LETTER: Mountain out of a molehill?
Kudos to Superintendent Rex Weltz of the Polson School District and Scott Wilson, Polson High School principal, whose assessment of the action of two students wearing inappropriate T-shirts for a homecoming event w…
LETTERS: Election Mailbag
Our readers weigh in on Nov. 8 election contests
LETTER: Shooting of lion made no sense
This letter is written simply to extend a sincere thank you and a deep appreciation to David Pauli for having taken the time and effort to write the Daily Inter Lake (Sept. 9) regarding the senseless shooting of th…
LETTER: Government is chipping away at military strength
It seems like congressmen and senators go on holiday for months before any election, presidential or otherwise. These pompous pontificators get every benefit allowed for their job positions, while constantly compet…
LETTER: Zinke uniquely qualified to represent state
Zinke uniquely qualified to represent state
LETTER: Are we in the final stages of economic collapse?
The economic details of recovery espoused by Donald Trump are commendable and would be useful in a structured, orderly republic, but that is no longer the case in America.
LETTER: Just how can the elderly take care of snow removal?
I always enjoy the “letters to the editor” column as it gives us a chance to share our thoughts.