Letters

Write delegation about Forest Service ranger’s removal

Published on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 3:04pm

Editor:

I just learned that Alex Sienkiewicz, the Yellowstone District Ranger, was removed from his normal duties at the Forest Service for trying to maintain public access to public lands. 

Senate health bill wrong for Montana

Published on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 3:02pm

Editor:

The Senate Health Bill, aka “Tax Breaks for the Wealthy” bill is wrong for Montana. First, and most disturbingly, the purpose of the bill as written is not to provide health care but to cease to provide healthcare. The motivation is pure greed. It will provide tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations to fulfill campaign promises made to them.

Writer appalled to learn of USFS district ranger’s removal

Published on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 3:01pm

Editor:

Gianforte should resign from his seat in Congress

Published on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 1:35pm

Editor:

Greg Gianforte said he was going to Washington to clean up the swamp. I’m not sure he can clean it up, or add to it. The evening of the election he got himself a misdemeanor assault charge in Montana.

I believe there is a law that says anybody that has a record of conviction can not run for public office or serve, regardless of how much money they spend to clear their record.

Gianforte should be a nice guy as he claims and give up the position he was elected to and have Gov. Steve Bullock appoint someone.

Business, family and friends help local couple during time of need

Published on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 3:35pm

Editor:

Rusty, my husband, and I want to give a big shout out to Dustin Hocking, the manager of the Bozeman Home Depot, several of his associates, the wonderful staff of the Livingston Hospital, and Bill Goben and friends of the Yellowstone Bible Camp. My husband and I are the camp hosts at the Snowbank Campground in the Gallatin Forest.  

Double standard in allowing Gianforte to forgo fingerprinting

Published on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 3:31pm

Editor:

At the hearing involving Greg Gianforte, his attorney asked that Greg not be fingerprinted because it would be embarrassing. Give me a break! 

Every day thousands of innocent people are fingerprinted in order to apply for jobs. This includes teachers, volunteers etc. Yet none of these, including myself, have ever been accused of any crime. There is a double standard.   

No one should be above the law, no matter their wealth

Published on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 3:13pm

Editor:

Trump made right decision to withdraw from Climate Agreement

Published on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 1:16pm

Editor:

I am writing in response to the negative letters regarding President Trump’s decision on climate change. 

A free press to thank for holding officials accountable

Published on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 4:24pm

Editor:

I am thankful for the free press. When Congress and the administration do not explain to the people what is happened, the media does. I think they should be elected to congress and the presidency. If we do not read or listen to the media, we have closed our minds and our world.  Thank you for freedom of speech.

Let’s consider the impacts of Trump’s budget on America

Published on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 3:41pm

Editor:

We have to consider how the new “Trump budget” will impact America.