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: Thanks for support of ranch charity
Thank you to each and every one of the 21 souls thus far who responded to my plea for support for the All Mosta Ranch Montana. And thank you to the Inter Lake for publishing my letter so promptly because help was n…
LETTER: What are Democrats thinking on Iran, Planned Parenthood?
The esteemed U.S. Senate and House Democrats recently have voted or will vote en bloc. What are the Democrats thinking? On two issues in particular, one wonders if those Democrats who go that way are trapped in a “…
LETTER: Legislator notes problems with Medicaid expansion
The Legislature passed the biggest increase in entitlement spending in the state’s history in the recent session. It’s called Medicaid expansion, part of Obamacare. It’s projected to cost $430 million over first tw…
OPINION: Why vote yes for the Bigfork High School bond?
I think instead of focusing on the he said/she said or on who was or who was not on the planning committee, we should be focusing on the facts surrounding the Bigfork High School bond proposal.
LETTER: Time for better approach to fire
The smoke that has diminished and our air has finally cleared as nature has finished its natural course of clear-cutting and selective-cutting our forests.
LETTER: Mayor wrong in fight with dedicated board member
I’ve known Karlene Osorio-Khor for years. She is a community leader, a consummate volunteer and a candidate for City Council. I watched last Monday night’s City Council meeting. Contrary to the statement given by M…
OPINION: Defunding Planned Parenthood would actually increase abortions
In his guest opinion on Sunday, Sept. 20, John O’Neil suggested that people write to their congressmen telling them to defund Planned Parenthood and end the “killing of babies...” (because) “It has been scientifica…
OPINION: What we can do to prevent fires rather than fighting them
Dear Son: Sorry that I missed seeing you and your New Mexico Apache Kid Fire Use Module when you drove by Whitefish after you were released from your fire the other day. Thanks for the long days you put in and hard…
OPINION: Breathing new life into the Dragon Boat Festival
Every year I go into the Montana Dragon Boat Festival feeling excited with a touch of nervousness. Will the weather cooperate? Will everything come together as planned? Are we prepared for the number of people who …
OPINION: Don't forget Justine Winter was a child when she took lives
I’m writing in response to the letter regarding the release of Justine Winter.
OPINION: Human rights activists oppose 'Equal Rights' conference
With the school year back in swing and summer fading in Western Montana there are plenty of educational events worth exploring this fall. There is one, however, that should not only be avoided but make us take atte…
LETTER: Support solution for Bigfork school
To the voters in Bigfork High School District 38:
LETTER: Parole board wrong to let out Justine Winter
I am outraged that the parole board is letting Justine Winter out after only four years. That was no accident — it was deliberate and was proven to be. Furthermore, she killed three — not two — you have to count th…
LETTER: It's past time to work on collaboration
Fall is coming to Montana.
OPINION: Islam danger: Beware of wolf in sheep's clothing
Who could argue against Fethullah Gulen’s recent article in the Wall Street Journal that, on the surface, professes the need to denounce terrorism, defend human rights, and promote education? Certainly not any Amer…