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.
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We see examples of bias in news stories today, despite the fact that the press is supposed to be the Fourth Estate of our political system. They are thought to…
From the election mailbag
Ever heard of the phrase “what’s good for the goose is good for the gander”? Seems a lot of folks in the Flathead (and maybe even more who don’t live here) hav…
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The International Day of the Woman has come and gone. It encouraged me to finally write this editorial. It has been many decades since I filed for divorce in F…
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Like everyone else, I have grown accustomed to fatuous and patently false statements from public officials, but seldom if ever have I read one more foolish and dishonest than that made by Eric Sell, director of com…
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In light of recent, exhaustive developments and bi-partisan efforts to morally cleanse our government leadership, the solution in moving forward is obvious:
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OK, here’s the deal. Vote for Gerald Jay Scott for county commissioner. And here is why.
Tester v. Trump
My wife and I happily and hopefully moved to Montana 10 years ago (from Illinois) because of its wonderful geography, and friendly, decent, common-sense folks.
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Evangelicals are an important group to the future of our country. A group in an identity crisis. Where their journey takes them in settling on a new identity in the age of Donald Trump and after Billy Graham will a…
Investments needed in Montana's outdoor recreation
With our rivers running high and our hillsides lush and green, I’m guessing our summer recreation season here in Montana is going to break another record.
California's battle with U.S. immigration law
Having lived in California for most of my entire life, with the exception of living on the East Coast until the age of 6, I think that I can speak with some clarity as to the problems within the Golden State.
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The Kalispell Chamber board of directors voted unanimously to support the Kalispell elementary district operating levy request. Why would this group of business owners vote to increase their property taxes? Quite s…
Abortion is modern form of pagan human sacrifice
Reading the pro-choice letters in the Inter Lake is disturbing to say the least. The attitude of superior and enlightened intellect from consciences seared by sin and darkened by the enemy of life grieves my soul d…
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When looking at the candidates for Flathead County commissioner, Jay Scott is the candidate of choice that stands out for many reasons. Jay will be a full-time commissioner. He will devote the time needed to make q…
Nation on precipice of going broke. Anyone care?
Thomas Jefferson favored amending the Constitution by “taking from the federal government the power of borrowing.” He also favored a requirement that taxes would have to be sufficient for each generation to pay its…
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No way around it. Kalispell public schools are in a difficult situation. Federal and state support has decreased but the needs of our schools and students have…