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: Is it prejudice?
President Obama’s cavalier attitude toward the Brussels terrorist bombing (a Benghazi bump in the road) — as well as his detachment from and “no-show” at last November’s Paris gathering of 41 world leaders showing …
LETTER: Homelessness in D.C. needs to be U.S. priority, not refugees
Having recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., I can certainly say that the old axiom “Charity begins at home” should really have meaning to anyone serving in the Congress of the United States and the pr…
LETTER: Banishment is a two-way street
Once again, another egregious offender is banished to this place. The new policy of the Blackfoot Reservation has sent us yet another of their unwanted citizens. Under their new policy, the Blackfoot Council in Bro…
LETTER: Assimilation not likely to happen
Here is your laugh of the day! Muslims to assimilate into the U.S. society without incident! Really? Assimilation has worked so well in the past. I am sure the Aztecs with the Spanish, Native Americans with Europea…
LETTER: Zinke's approach not right for Columbia Falls
We are writing in response to Rep. Zinke’s latest letter on the cleanup of the CFAC site outside of Columbia Falls. Rep. Zinke continues to push the idea of state control despite the fact that Glencore stopped talk…
LETTER: Thoughts about annexation
Pursuit of annexation of surrounded properties or property that can only be accessed by going through the city (any city) is reasonable. The benefits of city infrastructure extend beyond sewer and water and are oft…
OPINION: Honor ranchers for stewardship of environment
Montana ranchers depend on the health of their land and its resources to make a living and support their families. That means that to most of us, working to protect and improve the environment just makes sense.
LETTER: The left finds a new way to launder money
The Obama administration has announced that the likeness of former president and 1812 war hero (who allowed the United States to continue as a nation) Andrew Jackson is being removed from the $20 bill.
LETTER: Work now to prevent oil-train derailments
The oil trains snaking over Marias Pass and following the Middle Fork down into the Flathead Valley are a disaster waiting to happen. If there’s a spill, we’ll end up with toxic, volatile Bakken crude gushing down …
LETTER: Pam Holmquist is 'a keeper'
Commissioner Pam Holmquist is A KEEPER! Not all incumbent election-seekers are. Please join me in supporting her for Flathead County commissioner in the upcoming primary election.
LETTER: Governor, please take a bus!
In response to Gov. Bullock’s spokeswoman’s statement regarding his use of state-owned aircraft for political purposes, where Ms. Ronja Abel states he has used the aircraft “less on average” than any previous gover…
LETTER: Linden for SD5 school board
As many of your readers are aware, the District 5 School Board elections are going on now and ballots are due May 3.
LETTER: How Ted Cruz sealed his doom
John Kasich and Ted Cruz stumbled.
LETTER: More deserve punishment
In the case of Brandon Newberry, his punishment should be exactly what he did to Forrest Groshelle and then some.
LETTER: Regier has earned title of legislative leader
Keith Regier is the best choice for Senate District 3. I have had the honor of serving with Rep. Regier. He is dedicated and capable.