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: Ask for extension on comments about Creston bottling plant
Regarding the proposed Creston bottling plant:
EDITORIAL: Honoring Nancy Reagan's legacy
Nancy Reagan will soon be laid to rest beside her husband in their hillside tomb at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in the beautiful Simi Valley, facing the Pacific Ocean.
OPINION: Could we please have a little honesty concerning Trump?
During the contest for the Republican presidential nomination, my position of consistently opposing Donald Trump has been abundantly clear. I think we can and should do better in selecting the Republican candidate …
OPINION: The antidote to anti-public lands extremism
It’s been near impossible to miss the headlines about armed extremists and radical politicians trying to destroy our national public lands legacy. From Washington, D.C. to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, self…
OPINION: Democrats embrace socialism
I have found that while watching the Democrats debate that I am reminded of those during the earliest of the Russian conversion to communism led by the socialists.
OPINION: Montana fishing industry gutted by climate change
As Montanans we live close to the land. Our unique way of life is directly tied to the quality of our lands, waters, fish and wildlife. We are persons who are counting on cold, clean waters, and an abundance of tro…
OPINION: Is climate change rhetoric a new version of 'Lysenkoism'?
Bradley, a Ph.D. in molecular biology, (Daily Inter Lake, Feb. 7 guest opinion) admits he is “not an expert in climate science.” Yet, he makes irrational claims about climate science.
OPINION: Be wary of the agenda of Love Lives Here
Love Lives Here is an affiliate organization of the Montana Human Rights Network, a statewide organization focused on “equality” and monitoring “hate groups.” Love Lives Here brands itself as a do-gooder non-profit…
OPINION: No patience with Trump or Republicans
I just read Jack Sollars’ letter, “Trump Is A Loser,” in The Daily Inter Lake issue of Feb. 11. Wow! His words echo my opinion nearly to a “T.”
OPINION: Doesn't editor know that Trump is not a conservative?
I get it, Mr. Miele. Donald Trump is your man. I am surprised that someone who considers himself a true conservative would not only support but fawn over a hypocrite like Trump, but that seems to be the case with r…
OPINION: Iranian arrogance: Failure to respond to acts of war emboldens evildoers
Iran’s recent capture of two U.S. Navy 47-foot Riverine Command Boats that were on a routine transit from Kuwait to Bahrain on Jan. 12 is another example of the arrogance and contempt Iran holds for America and our…
OPINION: Help put renewable energy on ballot
A new study shows that many teachers aren’t aware of the strong consensus on human-caused climate change and instead overstate material from a thoroughly discredited minority.
LETTER: Dangers facing America today
The real dangers facing America today manifest themselves with various symptoms, but a Band-Aid on our cancer will only disguise it and allow it to continue to destroy us from within.
LETTER: Don K offers great qualities for public service
Perhaps starstruck by his days in front of the camera filming the “Don’t you buy no ugly truck!” commercials, Don “K” Kaltschmidt has for decades been a top-level supporter of the performing arts in the Flathead.
OPINION: Fourth Flathead Lake film festival a rousing success
Credits have rolled and lights turned up. The Flathead Lake International Cinemafest (FLIC) ended its fourth film festival on Thursday, Jan. 28, after seven days of showings in Polson. The Showboat Cinema gave FLIC…