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 …
OPINION: The antidote to anti-public lands extremism
It’s been near impossible to miss the headlines about armed extremists and radical politicians trying to destroy our national public lands legacy. From Washington, D.C. to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, self…
OPINION: Democrats embrace socialism
I have found that while watching the Democrats debate that I am reminded of those during the earliest of the Russian conversion to communism led by the socialists.
OPINION: Montana fishing industry gutted by climate change
As Montanans we live close to the land. Our unique way of life is directly tied to the quality of our lands, waters, fish and wildlife. We are persons who are counting on cold, clean waters, and an abundance of tro…
OPINION: Is climate change rhetoric a new version of 'Lysenkoism'?
Bradley, a Ph.D. in molecular biology, (Daily Inter Lake, Feb. 7 guest opinion) admits he is “not an expert in climate science.” Yet, he makes irrational claims about climate science.
OPINION: Be wary of the agenda of Love Lives Here
Love Lives Here is an affiliate organization of the Montana Human Rights Network, a statewide organization focused on “equality” and monitoring “hate groups.” Love Lives Here brands itself as a do-gooder non-profit…
OPINION: No patience with Trump or Republicans
I just read Jack Sollars’ letter, “Trump Is A Loser,” in The Daily Inter Lake issue of Feb. 11. Wow! His words echo my opinion nearly to a “T.”
OPINION: Doesn't editor know that Trump is not a conservative?
I get it, Mr. Miele. Donald Trump is your man. I am surprised that someone who considers himself a true conservative would not only support but fawn over a hypocrite like Trump, but that seems to be the case with r…
OPINION: Iranian arrogance: Failure to respond to acts of war emboldens evildoers
Iran’s recent capture of two U.S. Navy 47-foot Riverine Command Boats that were on a routine transit from Kuwait to Bahrain on Jan. 12 is another example of the arrogance and contempt Iran holds for America and our…
OPINION: Help put renewable energy on ballot
A new study shows that many teachers aren’t aware of the strong consensus on human-caused climate change and instead overstate material from a thoroughly discredited minority.
LETTER: Dangers facing America today
The real dangers facing America today manifest themselves with various symptoms, but a Band-Aid on our cancer will only disguise it and allow it to continue to destroy us from within.
LETTER: Don K offers great qualities for public service
Perhaps starstruck by his days in front of the camera filming the “Don’t you buy no ugly truck!” commercials, Don “K” Kaltschmidt has for decades been a top-level supporter of the performing arts in the Flathead.
OPINION: Fourth Flathead Lake film festival a rousing success
Credits have rolled and lights turned up. The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) ended its fourth film festival on Thursday, Jan. 28, after seven days of showings in Polson. The Showboat Cinema gave FLIC…
OPINION: A view of healthy eating during Heart Month
February has been American Heart Month. Is it just me or does anyone else find it peculiar that, after many decades of heart disease research, scientists have yet to develop a proper narrative explaining what cause…
OPINION: Invested in the future of news media
If you want to know who still believes in a future for news media, just turn to some of our most respected businessmen: Warren Buffett. Jeff Bezos. John Henry. Glen Taylor.
OPINION: Time to let the climate scare die - clap if you agree!
2015 was the year the United Nations and governments around the world abandoned rational thought about climate change. Rather than focus on preparing for the very real problems of a continually changing climate, th…