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: Gianforte and Arntzen: Threat to education
Public schools in our country are being threatened. They are being challenged in ways that the average voter may not stop to realize. These threats come from apathetic parents, sensationalized and derogatory media …
LETTER: Re-elect patriotic Sen. Fielder
In the several years that I have known Jennifer Fielder, she has been a patriotic lady who firmly believes in the Constitution and the core principles which made our country great. Jennifer is very thorough in stud…
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Bullock has vetoed tax simplification twice!
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Melissa Romano for SPI
LETTER: Bullock vetoed tax-simplification bills twice!
Gov. Bullock is running ads stating he is for fair taxes. The irony is incredible. In 2013 and again in 2015 the Legislature passed tax-simplification bills that were well-crafted and widely supported. Gov. Bullock…
LETTER: Thanks, Snappy's
For the last couple of weeks, I have visited Snappy’s Osprey Webcam. The empty nest was clear evidence that fall was in the air and the osprey have flown south for the winter.
LETTER: Founders say goodbye to Tailwaggers
After reading the nice article in the Pilot and also the Flathead Journal about Chase and Abbey Pierce taking over the Tailwaggers store, we, as the originating founders, owners and operators of this wonderful stor…
LETTER: Bottling plant OK, but only with conditions
More comments on Montana Artesian Water Company:
OPINION: High-tech wiz says media taking low road against Gianforte
As I read the Oct. 3 Billings Gazette editorial entitled “Gianforte’s jobs pitch may be a curveball,” I instantly recognized it was a planted story by Bullock’s campaign. The subsequent advertising campaign by Bull…
OPINION: Montana Supreme Court race
Readers weigh in on candidate Dirk Sandefur
OPINION: Zinke fails the constitutional rights test
Ryan Zinke holds himself up as a champion of the “constitutional rights” of all Americans, but his voting record in Congress and his position on important constitutional issues are certainly not consistent with the…
OPINION: Marsy's law (CI-116) can save lives in Montana
It was starting to drizzle rain when Terry carried Patty’s badly beaten and unconscious body to the shallow grave he’d dug for her. He threw her body in the grave and returned to their house. She regained conscio…
LETTER: Woolley for commission in Sanders County
The elections this year may prove to be one of the most profound we have ever had in this country, both nationally and locally. One political contest of particular interest to us is the county commissioner race her…
LETTER: Clinton has the right experience
I am an independent voter and I am voting for Hillary Clinton for president. Why?
LETTER: Learn about Hillary Clinton for your safety
What an interesting and challenging election year we are presently enduring! Because of all the changes from day to day, there are a few facts that do not change. Utmost in importance are a few facts in regard to o…