By Charles Sleath, Hamilton What kind of nation are we that we would rejoice in sending our sons and daughters in harm’s way? They go for the honor, and […]
Darkness
By Peter Lethenstrom, Stevensville Democracy dies in darkness… the Washington Post. What do you think?
The free press
By Allen E. Barr, Stevensville The media is claiming that there is an attack on the free press. The importance of a free press is beyond question. James Madison […]
Refugees, not immigrants
By Star Jameson, Hamilton I am deeply disturbed that the media refer to the thousands travelling north through Mexico from South America as “immigrants.” Is this some way of whitewashing […]
America divided – do the ends justify the means?
By Allen B. Gates, Stevensville America is divided by political polarization and cultural turmoil! Not since the Civil War has there been such polarization and cultural turmoil. The causes […]
Support for conservation district incumbents
By Tom Ruffatto, Jim Lindquist and Bob Popham We recommend voting for Bob Nelson and Jeff Mark for Bitterroot Conservation District Supervisor. Both are experienced incumbents with hundreds of applications/ permits […]
Support for Rosendale
By Jim Kalkofen, Stevensville In my opinion, with the strict adherence of Senator Tester to the Democrats’ Washington DC liberal party line and his “NO” vote on one of […]
Like to hunt?
By Rich Morrisey, Corvallis Like to hunt? Fish mountain streams? Hike? Snowmobile? ATV? Trail ride? All Republican office holders in Ravalli County, Commissioners as well as State legislators (with the […]
Vote for two Lauras
By Sarah Roubik, Corvallis If you are lucky enough to live in HD 85 and SD 43, you have the opportunity to vote for two exceptional candidates of different […]
Reasons to vote Republican
By David Welch, Hamilton I have seen a number of “Vote Republican” signs recently and have been pondering why anyone would follow this advice. It turns out there […]
History lesson
By Charles Sleath, Hamilton I was born in 1942 when Franklin Roosevelt was President and Hitler was the dictator of Germany. So, I’ve been alive during the regimes of many […]
Vote with a conscience
By Larry Keogh, Hamilton Yikes! If you expect the government to operate like a business then I guess it is no wonder that instead of good, exemplary people we respect […]
Public lands trails at risk
By Taylor Orr, Stevensville Every year, I take pack trips in Montana’s backcountry. Every year, I have to change my itinerary due to poor trail conditions. This year, in the […]
To vote in peace is a blessing
By Paul Stanton, Hamilton Like many people, I can’t wait to see this election over. If half of the ads were true, one wonders why the candidates are allowed […]
Get out of my yard
By Jim Hamilton, Florence I read in this morning’s Military Times that Defense Secretary Jim Mattis plans on sending 800 active-duty troops to the Tex-Mex border to augment the […]
On violence
By Mary Fahnestock-Thomas, Hamilton My little computer dictionary defines violence as “behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.” Emotional, spiritual, and intellectual violence […]
Whose bomb is it, anyway?
By Colleen Miller, Stevensville CNN didn’t send a bomb to George Soros. CBS didn’t send a bomb to the Clintons. HuffPo didn’t send a bomb to the Obamas. […]
Support for Gorski for HD 88
By Ann and Frank Machek, Stevensville Our letter is an opportunity not only to support Margaret Gorski, running for House District 88, but to thank her for entering this […]
Gorski and party identification
By James Burrill, Corvallis According to my understanding, the Montana Commissioner of Political Practices requires all political candidates in Montana that are affiliated with a certain political party to disclose […]
Support for Tester
By George Corn, Hamilton I am a veteran voting for Jon Tester because of his longstanding support of veterans. My family and I have lived in Ravalli County since 1981. […]