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: Watta you think?
My version of a Ben Stein quote:
OPINION: Federally imposed renewables come at significant cost
Those who view the EPA as a planet-saving benevolent dictator will apparently go to any lengths to “prove” their point.
Don't allow Syrian refugees in Montana
It is time to take a cold hard look at Islam — and the danger it presents to the West.
LETTER: Translation of New Testament questioned
Eugene Peterson’s book, “The Message,” came into my household recently, and purports to be a “paraphrase” of Scripture. I was stopped cold when his “paraphrase” of the Lord’s Prayer changed Jesus’ own words!
LETTER: Public education in United States does a great job
This letter is in response to Mr. Robert Seymour’s letter on public education in the Inter Lake on Sunday.
LETTER: Don't let a few change policy on public lands
Recently, in Oregon, a group of armed citizens, initiated a take-over of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Their intentions are to attempt to force the federal government to relinquish ownership of these public…
LETTER: Can you travel to Missoula to protest refugees?
Hello, Flathead Valley and good day to you. Let me ask you a question:
LETTER: Story on pastor's talk about Islam was 'biased'
I have wondered how one tells when there is bias in reporting, as I often hear how NBC, ABC, CBS, and CNN are biased, not giving “just the facts,” but inserting their beliefs and opinions in their “reporting.”
OPINION: Montanans deserve a chance for school choice
Montana’s public schools do a great job for most students. But as every parent knows, children aren’t all the same. One likes to run; the other likes to sit in a corner with a book. One likes to play video games; t…
LETTER: Thanks for telling the truth with kindness
Touche, Al Weed! Not only was the Jan. 22 letter you wrote to the editor interesting, it was also written with much compassion and intelligence. (See “Here’s how letter writer was ‘duped.’”)
OPINION: From the CEO, last-minute advice for health-care coverage
When the clock ticks towards midnight on Jan. 31, there’ll be no crowds in New York’s Times Square and families and friends won’t be gathered at festive parties. But like New Year’s Eve, on Jan. 31, I’ll be countin…
OPINION: Why doesn't U.S. reward success instead of shaming it?
As the father of five kids who consistently achieve A+ academic results, I have to confess... I feel kind of guilty.
OPINION: Marsy's Law will empower crime victims
On Dec. 30, 2000, my son was murdered by a drug dealer. The pain of that tragedy has diminished little for my family even 15 years later. I’ve learned that when you’re victimized by a crime like this, you’re a vict…
LETTER: An apology for letter's errors
In a recent letter to the Daily Inter Lake I quoted, from what I thought was an impeccable source, statements referring to our current president of the United States. My source turned out to be not so impeccable an…
LETTER: Here's how letter writer was 'duped'
Bob Fraser’s letter of Jan. 17, 2016, poses the question, “has the U.S. been duped?” The answer is, “Yes, it most certainly has, but not by President Obama.”