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: Marsy's Law will empower crime victims
On Dec. 30, 2000, my son was murdered by a drug dealer. The pain of that tragedy has diminished little for my family even 15 years later. I’ve learned that when you’re victimized by a crime like this, you’re a vict…
LETTER: An apology for letter's errors
In a recent letter to the Daily Inter Lake I quoted, from what I thought was an impeccable source, statements referring to our current president of the United States. My source turned out to be not so impeccable an…
LETTER: Here's how letter writer was 'duped'
Bob Fraser’s letter of Jan. 17, 2016, poses the question, “has the U.S. been duped?” The answer is, “Yes, it most certainly has, but not by President Obama.”
OPINION: Let the markets help solve our forest fire issue
There are few things Democrats and Republicans in Washington can agree upon. One is that the Western wildfire problem has gotten out of control. From the overwhelming firefighting costs to the amount of acres at hi…
LETTER: Questions after GOP debate
I watched both the recent Republican debates in their entirety. The three people on the under card I would give an A; they conducted themselves with dignity. On the other hand on the later one I almost turned it of…
LETTER: Europe's women under attack?
Cologne used to be a perfume. Now it’s chiefly known as a German city where several hundred refugees gathered on New Year’s Eve to commit the worst possible crime against at least a hundred women in their square — …
LETTER: Bullies in Oregon need to be stopped soon
LETTER: Sight of U.S. sailors on knees is sickening
LETTER: Compromise is not a plus when morality, freedom at stake
LETTER: A Christian nation? What did court say?
OPINION: Is federal government encouraging U.S. Indian-Mideastern interactions?
It has been reported that the town of Browning might have to disincorporate or declare bankruptcy over an ongoing dispute with the Blackfeet Tribe about water and utility service.
LETTER: Hockaday sends thanks for coverage and support
Too many times we take our day to day for granted, say nothing when expectations are exceeded, or fail to pause long enough to realize how much the efforts of others have contributed to our individual successes. Th…
LETTER: Booster clubs grateful for help solving parking problem
Through the collaborative efforts of various agencies and organizations, private businesses and neighborhood individuals, a major safety and parking problem at Legends Field has recently been eliminated.
LETTER: Has the U.S. been duped?
Dupe (noun): “one who is victimized or made to appear foolish.”
LETTER: Doctor disputes allegation of election error
I laughed out loud when I heard I was named in the decision by political practices commissioner Jon Motl regarding Mr. Tutvedt’s primary race in 2012. I can’t wait to read the document!