Letters to the Editor
Voices from the community—reader-submitted letters sharing opinions, concerns, and perspectives on local and statewide issues.
Ted Turner leaves a legacy of protected land in the West
Before he died at age 87 in early May, Ted Turner knew that stewardship of land would be his real legacy. Of cours…
OPINION: Free colonoscopies? Don't believe it
While John Morrison’s letter encouraging legislators to cover colonoscopy costs is heartfelt and his personal loss tragic, he is mistaken. As one who would benefit from expansion of government-mandated reimbursemen…
OPINION: Who ya gonna vote for?
The great American political circus is currently touring the USA, and quite a show it is. I hope all Montanans will take the opportunity to view at least a few episodes. It is very entertaining, quite educational a…
OPINION: Risks of bottling plant need to be fully assessed
The comments and opinions expressed herein reflect those of most residents and/or business owners who will be affected ultimately by the operation of a water bottling plant located on Egan Slough along the Flathead…
LETTER: The myth of 'separation'
The myth of separation of church and state has been going on for years, ever since the phrase was mentioned in Everson v. Board of Education (1947).
OPINION: Puerto Rican 'rescue' would set dangerous precedent
Congress is trying to figure out how to ease Puerto Rico’s fiscal crisis. Most Americans aren’t following this debate. But they should, because whether — and how — Congress intervenes in Puerto Rico will set the st…
LETTER: Uranium and Malheur, the untold story?
In the opinion page on Feb. 25, Gene Lyons seems to know the Bundy boys are the only villains at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge.
LETTER: Regier for Senate
It is my great pleasure to endorse Rep. Keith Regier as candidate for Montana’s Senate District 3.
OPINION: Don't expand jail until after vote on marijuana
There is presently a big push to increase the number of beds for prisoners in Flathead County. I believe we should stop and think before we spend the money.
LETTER: Islamic propaganda?
“Celebrate Islam Week” is being celebrated in Missoula, April 25-30. It is alarming to see St. Paul Lutheran Church and Hellgate High School as sites for these one-sided presentations by a University of Montana pro…
LETTER: Thanks, Sen. Daines for your Montana values
Mr. Craig McClure, the Lake County Democrat Central Committee chairman, wrote a letter recently that criticized Sen. Daines for his opposition to holding hearings and votes on Obama’s anti-gun anti-Second Amendment…
LETTER: Keep Mary Tepas on school board
I am writing to urge the Kalispell community to re-elect Mary Tepas to the School District 5 Board of Trustees.
LETTER: Ignore the Muslim bashing
The unbroken torrent of letters in the Inter Lake from virulent Islamophobes suggests an orchestrated campaign of propaganda to demonize Muslims.
LETTER: Against no group, but for the safety of our citizens
The federal government wants Montana to take its share of Syrian refugees. Being a nation of immigrants, and sympathetic to the cause, we just want to be sure these are legitimate asylum seekers from a war-torn cou…
LETTER: Don Kaltschmidt will make ideal state senator
Please vote for Don “K” Kaltschmidt, Republican candidate for District 3 State Senate in the June primary.
LETTER: Keith Regier is a trustworthy work horse
As majority leader during the last legislative session, Rep. Keith Regier was the work horse for the House. He had 31 bills drafted at the beginning of the session and introduced 15. The other 16 were not needed du…