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.
Don't make employees work on Fourth of July
A salute to those employers who closed their doors on the Fourth of July so employees could celebrate the birth of our great nation.
Skateboard angels keeping park clean
I am writing this letter to compliment and praise the young people using the Woodland Park Skateboard Park this year.
Magpie killers need conscience
I read a segment in recent police reports about a person who called to complain that a neighbor was shooting magpies. He had a box full of dead magpies on his porch. The report said that the caller was informed it …
Purported review of climate change studies questionable
I found Mr. Tanner’s letter quite interesting.
V.A. scandal tip of the iceberg?
Lunacy in the medical profession is occurring, most notably in the V.A. where physicians, psychologists, and social workers maintain strict control over a confused population of unemployed Americans.
Don't be too tough on the sinners going to church!
This is in response to Sinowa Cruz’s letter published in the Inter Lake on June 3.
Isn't it time to change approach to guns in our society?
As the discussion of gun control goes on and on, common sense solutions to address the insanity of gun-related homicides in our country seem more elusive than ever.
Legislators should not be considered government workers
For years I had been wondering why we never get anything accomplished in government. Then it dawned on me. Our elected officials get the same benefits as government employees. They are all in bed with each other.
More reasons not to 'light up' this Fourth
Fourth of July fireworks: Bah, humbug!
Don't assume worst about Sgt. Bergdahl
Why are so many people choosing to think the worst Sgt. Bergdahl? What happened to love and compassion in our country? Only half-truths are known, which are worse than lies.
Thanks for help in saving home from fire
We want to thank the wonderful men and women from the Creston, Bigfork, and Ferndale Firehalls who volunteer their time in our community to help people in distress.
Be neighborly and use discretion in setting off fireworks
Over the last few years a summer evening practice that many of us across the valley are being subjected to has become more and more disturbing .
Thanks for the open exchange of ideas, opinions
Many people have a misconception that their opinion matters more than it does. It’s part of our self-centered society, the vast majority of which has an opinion that may not be “need to know” knowledge.
VA health care disappoints veteran
The present scandal swirling around the Veterans Affairs is not surprising to me.
Why do so many studies accept climate change?
I have a question for Daily Inter Lake editor Frank Miele.