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Chemtrails and constitutional rights 

September 2, 2026 by Guest Post

by Roger Mitchell, Stevensville

“Inalienable rights (also known as unalienable rights) are fundamental, inherent rights that every person possesses by virtue of being human, which cannot be surrendered, sold, or transferred to another person or entity.  These rights are considered natural or God-given, meaning they exist independently of government recognition or laws; governments are instituted primarily to protect these pre-existing rights rather than to grant them.” – definition of inalienable rights from a Brave search. 

Article 2, Section 3, of the Constitution of the State of Montana reads:  

“INALIENABLE RIGHTS. All persons are born free and have certain inalienable rights. They include the right to a clean and healthful environment and the rights of pursuing life’s basic necessities, enjoying and defending their lives and liberties, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and seeking their safety, health and happiness in all lawful ways. In enjoying these rights, all persons recognize corresponding responsibilities.” 

This means that, according to the State of Montana, I have the absolute right to be free from anything or anyone who pollutes and poisons my environment—air, water, soil, and anything which is derived from them, e.g., the plants which grow in my garden or the birds and insects which live in my yard. Yet, today, and every day, jet planes fly overhead spewing toxic chemicals into the atmosphere which eventually settle down and violate my own personal space, all with the consent and blessing of the State of Montana, thus making a mockery of its own constitution. This should not be.  

There is disagreement and controversy over what chemtrails really are and what they are composed of, however, without full and complete disclosure by those who have knowledge, we can never come to grips with this situation and will never be sure whether we are being assaulted or if our fears are unfounded. This creates distrust and is not conducive to good relationships. We must be told the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. The legislature in Montana and Governor Greg Gianforte MUST put pressure on the EPA and the companies flying these sorties to come clean. What exactly are they spraying into OUR skies? Into MY sky?  

I (and others who are working with me) will be at the Ravalli County Fair, September 2-5, to discuss this issue with anyone interested. We will be located under the tent at Site #40. You are invited to stop by and talk with us. We welcome everyone, agree or disagree.  

What is in those white streaks? Isn’t it time we found out?  

Filed Under: Opinion

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  1. sabin says

    September 10, 2026 at 11:39 AM

    Here is a simple explanation -I researched this from current federal sources, NASA/NOAA material, the National Academies, GAO, and a peer-reviewed study. The evidence strongly supports the conclusion that the white trails behind high-altitude jets are ordinary contrails—not a secret government program to poison people. But there are some important nuances that often get lost in the argument.

    What actually is in a contrail?

    A contrail is primarily ice crystals formed from water vapor. Jet engines produce water vapor as a combustion product. At cruising altitude, where temperatures can be around −40°F or colder, that water vapor rapidly condenses/freezes around tiny particles, producing the familiar white trail.

    Jet exhaust also contains carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur compounds, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. Those emissions are real aircraft pollution. But the visible white trail itself is overwhelmingly ice, much like a thin artificial cirrus cloud.

    And there is a fascinating reason some trails disappear quickly while others spread across the sky: humidity at 30,000–40,000 feet can be dramatically different from humidity at ground level. In sufficiently moist upper-atmosphere conditions, a contrail can persist and spread for hours.

    What about the claim that the government is secretly spraying chemicals?

    A 2016 peer-reviewed study surveyed atmospheric scientists and geochemists specifically about the alleged existence of a secret, large-scale atmospheric spraying program. Of 77 scientists, 76 (98.7%) said they had encountered no evidence of such a program. The researchers also examined the supposed evidence cited by proponents and found conventional atmospheric chemistry and physics provided explanations.

    The FAA currently says it is not aware of deliberate release of harmful chemical or biological agents from airplanes, and EPA likewise says persistent contrails do not indicate that an airplane has dispersed harmful chemicals.

    I hope this helps.

  2. Helen sabin says

    September 5, 2026 at 9:37 AM

    Do some research please: Type in “chemtrails” in google search or type in gemini.com and then type in chemtrails and have them explained to you. There is a perfectly good explanation of what chemtrails are……and NO – these are not our government or whatever trying to poison the population or whatever other stupid, ignorant, explanation you have heard. Check it for YOURSELF!

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