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Guest Post

Apparent fiscal irresponsibility

January 5, 2016 by Guest Post

This letter regards the 12/23 Ravalli County Commissioners 5-0 vote to pay a lot more money in 2016 to place County Display and County Legal ads in fewer circulated newspapers. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Time to fix dysfunctional Lt. Gov office

January 5, 2016 by Guest Post

By Bob Brown, Helena If it’s broke, let’s fix it. That’s what Montanans need to do with our dysfunctional office of Lt. Governor. The dysfunction dates back for at least […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Commissioners still costing you money

December 30, 2015 by Guest Post

Star Editorial One has to wonder whether there was an ulterior motive in the County’s legal notice bidding process this year. Certainly the award of the bid to the Ravalli […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Praise for Zinke

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

This year, access to Montana’s natural resources was threatened in Congress by agendas that simply don’t understand our traditions and heritage. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) became an […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Zinke’s gotta go

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

Our congressman Ryan Zinke must be applauded for his legislation on behalf of veterans. On the other hand some of the other legislation he supports is not beneficial to Montanans. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Time to revisit growth policy

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

A motorsports park on the north end of the county fairgrounds might be a good idea. It would provide a convenient location close to town for people who enjoy racing. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Support for Collective Impact

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

Collective Impact is the commitment of a group of stakeholders from different sectors committed to a common agenda for solving a specific social problem, using a structured form of collaboration. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Logging and politics

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

There is a saying that has been well used up, but I am going to repeat it anyhow, here it is: the guy told the other fellow, be patient, things […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Some hope for global warming solution

December 29, 2015 by Guest Post

Happy Holidays! What a great Christmas it’s been. It doesn’t get better than spending time with family and friends, and skiing in deep powder. Even got a couple nice presents—some […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Junk science

December 23, 2015 by Guest Post

Global warming being caused by greenhouse gases = global BS! Let’s apply some logic to the theory that greenhouse gas increases cause global warming. If greenhouse gas increases cause global […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Compelled to respond

December 23, 2015 by Guest Post

And yet another letter to the editor that needs a response. Where to begin? The claim was made that responsible gun owners produce less crime and that “libs” paint them […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Random questions

December 23, 2015 by Guest Post

It was asked, “Why would I believe a Muslim?” I ask, why would I believe a Christian or want them in this country? I have read the Bible that says […]

Filed Under: Opinion

A message apropos of the season

December 23, 2015 by Guest Post

By Roger Mitchell, Stevensville Peace on Earth, good will toward men! At this time of year, when hearts soften and strangers are looked on more kindly, our outlook is influenced […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Today’s wilderness challenge

December 16, 2015 by Guest Post

By Stewart Brandborg, Hamilton As a Montanan I am blessed to live in a place of incomparable beauty and wealth of natural resources. In appreciation of that I find myself […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Re: willingness to meet

December 16, 2015 by Guest Post

First, Quran 5.80 says those who befriend unbelievers will abide in hell. It also says they can lie. So why would I believe a Muslim? You want peace, what about […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Counterpoint

December 16, 2015 by Guest Post

The Gibneys and I seem to be on a roll — not a bad thing, because we all need to air our thoughts. That’s how we get to know each […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Clarification

December 8, 2015 by Guest Post

I would like to thank the Bitterroot Star for publishing the excellent article regarding the Board of Health’s consideration of the birth defects and other health issues on newborn babies. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Re: climate change

December 8, 2015 by Guest Post

While Paris climate talks are underway, here at home Republicans are becoming ever-more isolated, marginalized, and discredited when it comes to climate change. They’re still in denial and refuse to […]

Filed Under: Opinion

More guns would help

December 8, 2015 by Guest Post

It was a very tragic event that took place in CA where 14 people died. If someone had a gun they could have defended themselves and perhaps a few others. […]

Filed Under: Opinion

Willingness to meet essential for peace

December 8, 2015 by Guest Post

Out-quoted, by golly! And me a lapsed academic! Well done, Donna! But I can’t credit you as an expert unless you are willing to meet and talk openly and have […]

Filed Under: Opinion

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