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.
LETTER: Attacks on Skees are wrong
I am saddened and surprised of the erroneous attack ads against Derek Skees. It appears that the issues are no longer political arguments; rather, they are lies created to make false perceptions of someone’s charac…
OPINION: Secular humanism can't nudge out other 'religions'
The tedious attack on Christianity and its influence in our government by opinion writer Rodrik Brosten in a Feb. 25 letter was juvenile, but must be answered lest the ignorant and simple-minded think that no answe…
LETTER: Gianforte's tax math is taxing
I am responding to Mr. Greg Gianforte’s op-ed letter of May 15. Greg, you only use two values in your stance on the current state income tax structure: $17,100 TAXABLE income and 6.9 percent top tax rate. I think i…
LETTER: How could you abandon kittens?
I’m writing an open letter to the troubled soul who dumped a box of kittens on Highway 40.
LETTER: Grow up, Donald
Donald Trump, America needs you as its president. The major reason you are the only person for the job is you are a very successful businessman and you are NOT a politician (hence not beholden to the “pork barrel, …
LETTER: Are we ready for clean politics?
Some may find it interesting that the right wing Republicans in our valley seem miffed that the other side is excoriating them in advertisements. Scandalous! Not fair! “Bullying.”
LETTER: Juras for court
As our Montana election quickly approaches, and we may find it difficult to know what Supreme Court candidate best reflects our conservative values, I would like to offer a personal recommendation.
LETTER: Keep Holmquist
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.
OPINION: Trump is now best chance to preserve our freedoms
RINOs would rather destroy the Republican Party than support Trump.
LETTER: Barragan is the wise choice
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jean Barragan for 15 years. She struck me immediately as a person of great integrity and high moral standards and I have never had occasion to change that opinion.
LETTER: Holmquist for property rights
It is rare in Flathead county that we re-elect our county commissioners. We have an opportunity to re-elect Pam Holmquist and keep our county moving forward in a positive direction.
LETTER: Regier respected
I have great respect for the people from our communities who offer their time and services in state government to keep Montana great. I have seen the amount of time it takes to study bills, talk to other legislator…
LETTER: Harmon for real change
Tim Harmon is running for county commissioner. I would like to encourage all registered voters to vote for change. Tim stands for common sense and is completely reachable.
LETTER: Senate District 3 wants Don 'K' - a fresh face
My family has lived in what is now Senate District 3 for more than a century. I have lived here in the Whitefish community all my life. I have always been interested in politics, and I’ve paid close attention to wh…
LETTER: Skees for House District 11
I urge all conservatives, all freedom-loving folks and all constitutionally minded to vote to put Derek Skees back in Helena. These are the things that matter to those of us in HD11 and beyond.