Dear Editor,
Republican Sen. Jason Ellsworth, Ravalli County, is taking his turn in the limelight during this twilight of the Age of Reason. Regarding Covid precautions for the upcoming Montana legislative session, media reported: “I would imagine that we are going to have members who get sick,” Ellsworth said, adding that it’s possible lawmakers will die from holding the session with in-person participation.”
Jason Ellsworth may represent some actual people Ravalli County. I hope not. There is a great divide between Ravalli County and Wisdom. But when it comes to Covid we are in a big hole here and Ellsworth just keeps digging. Sadly, the consequences of such reckless endangerment are not limited to the perpetrators. Legislators’ families and residents of Helena will be jeopardized unnecessarily just so ideologues can pose and pander to their base. Ellsworth clearly lacks “family values” or a sensible approach to economic recovery. However, he may be on to something when it comes to reducing the size of government. Imagine, if you dare, the over-heated aerosols filling the chambers as legislators the likes of Ellsworth fuss and fume.
Larry Campbell
Darby
Derrell says
This message to Jason –
Dear Senator – and I do mean the term dear. You represent me and I am thankful for that. I pray you forgive me for being less supportive of you than I should be. We have talked of getting together to talk but though it hasn’t happened I would still like to do this. As to your comments; those who walk before the Lord have no fear of the noisome pestilence – notr do we have the authority to judge your heart – so it may be that your words are actually prophetic to those who defy the Blood of Christ who come as wolves in sheep’s clothing to betray us. Where your faith is I do not know. But I know you as a good man with good intentions and a family name that dates back to the founder of this Republic to whom God gave the answer that is the Electoral Collage – and He does not forget His children’s, children’s, children… I would still to meeting with you.
Mike Miller says
Dear Editor (I use the term “dear” loosely here),
Are we to see ‘opinions’ as ‘news’ now in this local paper?