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.
OPINION: Commission seeks input on access to justice
For most of us, life will necessitate at least one interaction with the court system. Unfortun-ately, for many Montanans, this interaction often comes in time of crisis.
OPINION: Forest Products Week is mix of celebration and concern
Oct. 18-24 marks the fifth anniversary of Montana’s “Forest Products Week.” In 2011, the state Legislature set aside a week, every October, to recognize the important contribution Montana’s forest products industry…
OPINION: Thanks to all those who made possible concerts, jazz clinics
This letter is a thank you note to John Clayton, Larry Fuller and Jeff Hamilton of The Ray Brown Tribute Trio, which performed on Oct. 9 and 10, and gave music clinics at Whitefish High School, Stillwater Christian…
OPINION: Do we really need more government?
Whitefish Government Study Commission has recently recommended changes to the Whitefish City Charter which would add a new government layer in the position of ombudsman. As active citizens in the community, we vehe…
LETTER: 'Gravy train is going to wreck'
The government knows that war is a racket and helps to stimulate the economy. It makes various people, like munitions makers, government contractors, scientists, chemical producers (Agent Orange), etc., very rich.
LETTER: Some 'fools' don't want to know truth about abortion
LETTER: Candidate tells why he thinks opponent is not qualified
Mayor Johnson has taken some flak for stating that a sitting Kalispell Planning Board member, Karlene Osorio-Khor, would not be recommended for another appointment if she (or any other board member) threatened or b…
Commission explains goal of ombudsman for Whitefish
Our next election in now underway. On the ballot are two issues placed by the Whitefish Government Study Commission.
LETTER: Gun control laws won't prevent violent deaths
While I have the deepest sympathy for those families that lost loved ones by the recent shootings, I do not believe gun control is going to solve this problem.
LETTER: Don't just nudge bears out of town
This policy of nudging bears along, when they come up in our neighborhood, should be scrapped ASAP; it is a dangerous policy that puts the citizens in serious danger.
LETTER: Letter writer encouraged to rethink his accusations
Bill Baum is a good man, a dedicated environmentalist who works hard the make the world a greener place. I applaud his efforts.
LETTER: So what is true environmentalism?
True environmentalism is good stewardship of the land and resources that we have been given by our Creator. Like it or not, man is also part of our environment. Man was given dominion over the rest of creation (Gen…
LETTER: Lyons apparently an apologist for Clinton machine
Regarding Gene Lyons recent column in the Inter Lake, “Trying to take down Hillary”:
LETTER: Legislator defends his record
In his op-ed on Oct. 4 titled “Very conservative evangelicals bad for GOP?” Ed Berry frequently referred to me. His disjointed ramblings made it difficult for readers to see his point. He seems to think that I am p…
LETTER: Is Forest Service misleading the public?
The Forest Service is using collaboration as the latest scam to convince the public its forests are broken and that logging is the cure. The Forest Service is paying collaborative partners that support this lie so …