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.
LETTER: I-177 will protect animals
This is in response to the letter from the trapper from Plains about Initiative 177 dealing with trapping on public land.
LETTER: Don't trust the GOP
“Make Montana great” … “Vote Republican — it’s less taxing” … Rinse and repeat ...
LETTER: Sheets for Senate Dist. 7
Why Mark Sheets, a Democrat, for Senate District 7? As a Republican I kept asking myself this question. Divisive political issues like gay rights, abortion and immigration will be or have been decided at the nation…
LETTER: Zinke not doing enough?
Congressman Ryan Zinke, in response to the recording of Donald Trump bragging about sexually assaulting women, said that he and his wife “… have talked about it, and we pray he has grown from his mistake.”
LETTER: Nervous about Gianforte
Here’s why Greg Gianforte concerns me.
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We need to re-elect Pam Holmquist, the Republican candidate for Flathead County commissioner. There is no question were Pam stands on the issues: less government, fewer regulations and protecting private property r…
LETTER: Holmquist should be re-elected
We need to re-elect Pam Holmquist, the Republican candidate for Flathead County commissioner. There is no question were Pam stands on the issues: less government, fewer regulations and protecting private property r…
OPINION: Voter follows the money and gives the nod to Juneau
I just moved to Kalispell and have thought a great deal about which politicians should get my vote. As a proud new resident of Montana, I want to know that I’m voting for politicians who represent Montanans and our…
LETTER: Rosendale for state auditor
Now is the time for change in the State Auditor’s Office. Matt Rosendale has the proven leadership as the majority leader of the Montana Senate and experience to be that change.
LETTER: Quotable quotes on Election 2016
“Being a decent person trumps politics any day.” I heard this on Fox News the other day. I liked it and added it to my collection of great quotes.
LETTER: Trapping has key role in wildlife management
Flathead Wildlife Inc., Northwest Montana’s oldest sportsmen’s organization, urges Montanans to vote against Initiative 177 to ban trapping on public lands.
LETTER: Gianforte bad for working people?
Greg Gianforte has said that the head of the Department of Labor should be an employer.
LETTER: Could we please use headlights if visibility is low?
This is not in the current subject of politics and the election. But I want everyone to read this and take it to heart.
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This is not in the current subject of politics and the election. But I want everyone to read this and take it to heart.
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During this contentious election cycle it seems appropriate to recall the words of H.L. Mencken published in the July 20, 1926, issue of the Baltimore Evening Sun: