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: How are we to know which Muslims will be good neighbors?
Bill Cox’s letter (April 15 Inter Lake) is still making me crazy.
LETTER: Don't be silenced by Syrian refugee supporters
On a cold, icy March day a team of concerned citizens gathered in front of the Missoula County Courthouse to ask officials to more carefully discuss refugee concerns before allowing further immigration. The rally w…
OPINION: Republicans who run as Democrats and vice versa
If moderate Republicans have the desire to be elected to public office, they must first win the primary contest. Unfortunately for them, they cannot defeat conservative Republicans in a primary election in Montana.…
LETTER: Regier is constitutional conservative
I hope you folks in the Flathead will vote to keep Keith Regier in the Legislature as he seeks a seat in the Montana Senate.
LETTER: Derek Skees treasures freedom
Montana and our constitutional republic are in great danger because of out of control spending and loss of freedom. Montana must have a balanced budget because it is required via our state Constitution. If there is…
LETTER: Kaltschmidt touted as 'a unifying force'
Life is full of choices — more so than ever at election time. Sometimes these choices are difficult, especially at the local level when all participants are known and the choice is between two honest, well-meaning …
LETTER: Don 'K' will be part of solution
I’ve known Don “K” for many years. I’ve watched him grow his business and seen his contributions to our community. Many of our private, public and non-profit groups have received help and donations from Don “K” ove…
LETTER: Regier is experienced and effective
Keith Regier is one of my heroes in the Montana Legislature. He serves his constituents and the state of Montana with passion and honor. Through hard work and consistent values he earned his leadership position in …
LETTER: GOP's delegate selection should follow primary
The Montana Republican Party should reschedule its delegate Selection Committee meeting to after the primary.
LETTER: School board candidate offers more information
I want to thank the Daily Inter Lake for publishing the article on the local school-board elections.
LETTER: Vote to re-elect Holmquist as commissioner
I urge everyone in Flathead County to vote for Pam Holmquist for Flathead County commissioner in the upcoming June primary election.
LETTER: Don't believe the propaganda about state lands
The onslaught of the far-left propaganda machine relative to the transfer of federal lands to state control has started in earnest! I am specifically referring to the far-left guest opinion by Brian Sybert of the M…
OPINION: It's not refugee resettlement; it's jihad!
This writer can no longer tolerate the deception being promulgated by the occupant of the White House. It is my firm belief that the occupant of the White House is at the very least a Muslim sympathizer. We also ha…
LETTER: Vote for Regier
I hope you folks in the Flathead will vote to keep Keith Regier in the Legislature as he seeks a seat in the Montana Senate.
LETTER: Big government, less freedom?
For those of you who admire Bernie Sanders and embrace greater government control of your life, consider an incident which befell my wife at Glacier Park International Airport this past week.