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: FVCC's proposal for education degree questioned
FVCC is exploring the possibility of a joint bachelors degree in education with the College of Education at the University of Montana. I question the wisdom of this.
LETTER: Parking war has only one solution
The Flathead High School parking shortage has been a festering sore and in the news for a long time.
LETTER: Lion and the lamb: Who are you going to protect?
I have read that many of the major airlines have made a key management decision to not transport trophy body parts of animals killed in the African jungles. The media is in full throttle mode reporting on this grea…
LETTER: Sen. Tester urged to rethink Iran deal, funding for Planned Parenthood
There currently are two items being considered in the Senate that concern me enough to cause me to send Sen. Jon Tester an e-mail.
LETTER: Ask Sen. Tester to stop Iran deal while we still can
The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (Public Law 114-17) prevents the president from waiving or suspending congressional sanctions before Congress itself has the chance to vote on an agreement, if one is reached.
OPINION: We owe veterans our very best
My daughter is a Navy diver, my son-in-law is an active duty Navy SEAL, and I spent 23 years as a Navy SEAL, leading countless young men through underwater demolition training and commanding thousands more men and …
OPINION: Seek redress of grievances caused by water compact
Since July 4, 1776, the United States of America has remained a unique global experiment in which Enlightenment-era principles (political, social, economic, scientific, philosophical and legal) have been deployed t…
LETTER: Right-wing views are outlandish
P. David Myerowitz has once again expressed views in an Inter Lake guest opinion that are so outlandish they cannot go unanswered.
OPINION: Human rights? No. Bodily liberty? Yes
The Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City recently heard the case of two chimpanzees named Hercules and Leo, which were apparently caged while undergoing research at Stony Brook University. Represented by the No…
LETTER: Will grizzlies go the way of Cecil?
People all over the world are outraged by the senseless killing of the African lion named Cecil in Zimbabwe by the Minnesota dentist.
LETTER: Is Cecil's story part of a larger picture?
Only someone living in a spiritual vacuum could escape feeling a deep sadness about the ruthless killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe last week. A worldwide torrent of outrage was sparked by the American dentist a…
LETTER: Glad that Montana finally passed Medicaid expansion
Every paycheck, Montanans are sending their hard-earned dollars to pay for other states’ health-care programs. I am sick of seeing people across the country use my tax dollars for health care while my Montana neigh…
OPINION: Polson judge praises retired medical examiner
I am writing to register my profound respect and admiration for Dr. Gary Dale. To my good fortune, I have known him since 1994 as an outstanding professional. I have found him to be a tremendous asset to our state …
OPINION: State government's economic health is sound
As minority chairs of the Finance and Appropriations Committees, we respectfully must disagree with the recent editorials regarding the state’s latest audits and the concerns over Montana’s economic health.
OPINION: Hunters, anglers saw successes in 2015 Legislature
The last legislative session was a tough one on Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. There were plenty of bills introduced to cut back wildlife habitat programs along with a multitude of bills to transfer our public l…