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.
Women must make own choices
The Global Coherence Initiative measured a dramatic increase in heart energy around the world after 9/11. It seems in times of trouble we really do feel each other’s pain. I pray for the young man who allegedly des…
Don't blame Christians for act of one criminal
After reading some recent letters to the editor in the Daily Inter Lake I find that I cannot hold my tongue any longer regarding the vandalism to Susan Cahill’s clinic.
Keep North Fork skies and water clear
My home is the North Fork of the Flathead. I have spent many nights staring up at the stars and Northern Lights, far from the lights of town. I still enjoy seeing the faces of people who are visiting the North Fork…
Violence wrong but so is abortion
In the early morning hours of March 4, 24-year-old Zachary Klundt allegedly broke into and vandalized Susan Cahill’s abortion clinic in Kalispell, destroying much of what was there with a viciousness that was sicke…
Glad the crime did not result in death
I just read the letters to the editor in the March 16 paper, and felt I must add my voice.
Man vs. nature in forest planning
The Flathead National Forest held a series of meetings in February trying to use a collaborative effort among many stakeholders to help revise the 2006 management plan. These meetings commenced back in September 20…
Obama can go down as the next Chamberlain
We have a new Neville Chamberlain of the 21st century. At Putin’s demands, President Obama has withdrawn the missile shield from Poland and Czechoslovakia and received nothing in exchange. He has signed a START tre…
Horrified by what happened to clinic
I feel the need to write and express my horror at the recent destruction and vandalism at All Families Healthcare clinic. This kind of senseless violence cannot be accepted in our community. Susan Cahill has been a…
Say no to public access take-away on Whitefish River
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is now accepting public comments to a proposed restriction of existing public use for a portion of the Whitefish River. Unless a strong opposition is heard, the ri…
The burdens of Obamacare
We have been told: “If you like your health-care coverage you can keep your coverage.Your doctor? Don’t worry, he or she won’t go anywhere.” There are hundreds of thousands of people across the country who now know…
Mitchell right for commissioner
I’d like to take this opportunity to express my support for Phil Mitchell, Republican candidate for county commissioner.
Zinke's shown a lifetime of character
I have known Ryan Zinke since we were in the same kindergarten class in Whitefish. From then to now, Ryan has remained my close friend through thick and thin.
Vandalism robs many of their care provider
Since 1977, Susan Cahill has been my health-care provider. She cared for me and my family, helping us with everything from cholesterol, blood pressure and various illnesses to how to deal with my father’s cancer. W…
Why some believe abortion is murder
In the March 18 Daily Inter Lake, Steve Martinez provided what I consider another example of preaching hate in the name of civility and tolerance. He wrote, “People who claim to be Christians that call abortion mu…
Ukraine is not our problem
America has again been placed in another very precarious position by Obama threatening Russia for its occupation of the Ukraine. The Ukraine was involved in a civil war at the time and it is bordering Russia.