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 …
LETTER: Christians, Jews need to join fight to defeat evil
I believe it was Edmund Burke who advised us that, “All that’s necessary for evil to succeed is for enough men to do nothing.” Even Albert Einstein was concerned that, “The problem with evil was not only with those…
OPINION: Refugee issue is about safety
I am disappointed, but not surprised, that Gov. Steve Bullock is supporting the idea of allowing Syrian refugees to enter the state of Montana even if the ability to review the security records of the refugees is s…
LETTER: Kindness and common sense
The prospect of accepting Syrian refugees into the United States has aroused two conflicting feelings within me.
OPINION: Republicans should heed Reagan's advice on terrorism
It is ironic that President Obama’s approach to the Middle East and his terrorism policies are more aligned with President Reagan’s rather than the current crop of Republican “want to be” presidential candidates.
OPINION: Do we face evil squarely, or pretend it doesn't exist?
An apocalyptic slaughter; a bloodbath beyond description. Bodies littering the streets, chaos, sirens wailing, people crying and screaming for help even as they are gunned down methodically one by one.
OPINION: Commissioners failed to provide leadership on 911 board
Prior to the consolidation of the 911 Communications Center, all 911 calls went to the dispatch center located in the Justice Center and operated by the sheriff.
OPINION: Sorting through myths and dogma in the wake of Paris Massacre
We are in the early stages this Nov. 15 of finding out the details of the horrendous Paris Massacre by Islamofascists. It appears that at least one of these deranged murderers may have been someone leaving Syria in…
LETTER: Lawfare is a weapon of war
Have you ever heard of the term “lawfare”?
LETTER: Republicans will take us back to the Dark Ages
Starbucks, Goddess Caffeina have mercy on them, naively attempted to sidestep the politicized culture wars with colorful holiday cups sans seasonal greetings. Start your indignation engines! The usual Fox and Fiend…
LETTER: Please be careful when driving on Swan Highway
I am horrified by how many grizzly bears we have lost recently. It’s sad that three grizzlies have been killed on the Swan Highway (Montana 83) this year.
LETTER: Wake up, America
OMG! Finally someone who speaks my language! Thank you, Ron Albrecht. I loved the
LETTER: Learning from our mistakes?
A couple questions. Is the French president — due to the Friday, Nov. 13, ISIS attacks — going to arm his police officers on the streets of France’s cities?
LETTER: GOP needs to stick together
The Middle East is in flames; Putin is saber-rattling in the Baltics; The U.S. has a huge debt. People are struggling to feed their families; the Republican presidential field is the best in years. And what are Rep…
LETTER: Candidate vows to fight to halt Syrian refugees
Now that it has been confirmed a Syrian refugee in France was one of the ISIS members responsible for the attacks in Paris, it is high time that Gov. Bullock lead Montana in joining the host of other governors acro…
LETTER: U.S. can't just provide for everyone
Last month American scientist Richard Heck died outside of a Manila hospital. He was 88 years old and had won the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 2010. On Oct. 9, outside of the Manila hospital, being deathly sick and…