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.
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.
Restore civility to local politics
We have more political agreement than most of us realize. We agree we do not like our national dialogue. We agree we do not respect our leaders. We agree we fear for the future of our economy and our nation. What g…
Obamacare woes lead to Zinke vote
Did you know that all students at the University of Montana have to show a guaranteed health insurance policy in order to enroll and attend classes?
A vote for creationism
I’d like to express my appreciation to Matthews O. Bradley for making Steve Daines the clear choice to vote for, since Mr. Daines believes in creationism.
Vote for Zinke to improve security
ISIS is coming! ISIL is coming! Hamas is coming!
Why won't GOP candidates debate?
What is it with the Republicans’ refusal to debate their opponents for the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives and the Flathead County commissioner races?
It's one crisis after another these days
Obama has now authorized air strikes against ISIS after it has backed Christians in Iraq into a corner. The weapons used by ISIS were taken from the Iraqi military after we supplied those weapons to them. Trillions…
Do Democrats really have 'Ghost Money'?
I have noticed with amusement the Democrats’ absolute terror over money they deem to be dark money. This is any money that finds its way into Republican coffers. But, I notice their alacrity in accommodating their …
Sensitivity may be justified after all
I enjoyed Don Savelle’s amusing comments concerning the excessive sensitivity about “insults (Daily Inter Lake, Sept. 9). But I’m wondering whether objections to a football team calling itself the Redskins is reall…
Scott's GOP defection comes as no surprise
Scott’s GOP defection comes as no surprise