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 …
Montana would love a head start for senator and congressman
Serving on interim legislative committees is a lot of work but also solves many problems during the off year, saving time during the regular session. I served on the State Administration and Veterans’ Affairs Commi…
A homeless vet tells of his disastrous return to Montana
Vet reflects on walking away from military career
Can a leopard change its spots?
We’re back in one of my favorite seasons. Elections. The debate running through the Opinion pages for several weeks was all about debates. The Democrats want some, the Republicans, not so much. What’s the big deal?…
Legislator offers rebuttal to claims made about him
One of my Democratic opponent’s friends has made some dishonest statements about my legislative history. She stated in her letter to the editor that I have “never introduced a bill that has passed” and that I am ag…
Blame President Bush - and Obama
Incurious George and the Dick Cheney, the voice of Evil Empire, opened the Gates of Hell, and Satan’s Demons are now pouring through the rift. Violence begets violence; so, of course, bombs and boots only make it w…
U.S. is in trouble
Americans are allowing this president to give away the country. It is rumored that about a third of the indigenous people from Honduras and Guatemala now live in the U.S., and most of them are living here on welfar…
Zinke now more politics, less leadership
Mitchell is man of integrity
Phil Mitchell is the best candidate for county commissioner based on his experience, demonstrated leadership, self-sacrifice, honesty and integrity. He is an accomplished businessman who understands budgeting and s…
Democrats won't privatize education
Members of the Montana Legislature have to take an oath of office before they can execute their duties: “I do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Co…
In plain language, here's why to back Curtis and Lewis
Each election cycle small cadres of those involved in the political process write these impassioned letters to the editor in an effort to sway voters to support their preferred candidates. Often they speak in sweep…
Loose with numbers?
An Associated Press economics writer, Martin Crutsinger, reported in an article dated Sept. 26, 2014, that the Commerce Department announced that for the April-June 2014 Quarter, the Gross Domestic Product advanced…
HD6 candidate lays out his platform
My name is Dave Fischlowitz. I am a Democratic candidate for House District 6 in the upcoming November election and have been busy in our district meeting with its residents and visiting its local businesses.
Mitchell wrong on debate issue
Republican candidate for Flathead County Commissioner Phil Mitchell’s recent letter declining a debate with his opponent, Stacey Schnebel, completely disrespects the public that he claims to have long served.
Retired admiral says Zinke is right choice
Ryan Zinke is the right choice for U.S. Congress.