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: Brown just intimidated by 'alpha-male Trump'?
Bob Brown, of Whitefish, is a former Montana Republican secretary of state and state Senate president. On Friday, Sept. 9, Bob Brown announced he will vote for Hillary Clinton rather than for Donald Trump.
LETTER: Democratic talking points from GOP politician?
It was with great sadness that I read the Bob Brown opinion piece in the newspaper. This was a man that I had voted for over the years, and now I believe that he has identified himself as one of the “elitist member…
LETTER: Mr. Brown, we worked to get you elected - and now this!
I could not believe my eyes when I read the “guest opinion” by Bob Brown last Friday in the Daily Inter Lake!
LETTER: Why can't we be civil to each other?
As I was driving south into Lakeside this morning I noticed a prominent sign on private, undeveloped property stating “Trump the B--ch.” [Modified for taste]
LETTER: One writer backs Brown's critique of Donald Trump
I thank Bob Brown for his recent comments about Donald Trump and the danger to our country Mr. Trump would represent if he ever became president.
LETTER: Sorry, Bob: Trump will 'git 'er done'
As a longtime friend and supporter of Bob Brown I have to state my disappointment in his decision to leave the Republican Party. I fear that Bob has lost the fire in his belly. I won’t address each issue he puts fo…
LETTER: Why build bombs that don't explode
America dropped 80 million unexploded bombs on Laos. Why do we build bombs that don’t explode?
LETTER: Federal forest failures show need for Trump
It is common practice for our government to threaten curtailment of federal funding if a state fails to comply with certain of its policies. The following example shows how the entire forestry industry has been des…
LETTER: Mind your manners with political signs
Someone has hung a “political” sign on the west side of U.S. 93, between Somers and Lakeside. I will shorten the words because of the vulgarity: “Trump the B..ch”
LETTER: Hard times and something to believe in
I believe this to be self-evident. Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Also, that the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights were based on biblical principles. It should not ev…
LETTER: Bullock and Motl? Or Laurel and Hardy?
Bullock and Motl? Or Laurel and Hardy?
Unconstitutional taking of our land and water
As a Montana landowner, I am deeply distressed by the activities of the U.S. Department of the Interior, state of Montana and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Why is far right so terrified of Hillary Clinton?
In response to Gene Speelman’s letter of Sept. 2, let me be the first to wish you bon voyage when you leave the country after Hillary Clinton is elected. Good luck with the states’ rights in the Netherlands. The co…
Academy thanks Lake County sheriff for training
On behalf of the staff and students of the Mission Valley Christian Academy, I would like to thank the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for presenting an amazing seminar on school safety at our staff training days.
Libby's young golfers have made city proud
Sometimes we all get caught up in all the negatives we are facing here in Libby. The economy is challenging jobs are hard to find, these are very difficult times.