Letters

Legislative hypocrisy

Published on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 2:43pm

Editor:

So our state Legislature, in all its wisdom, is supporting spending $2 million a year on sage grouse conservation just to prevent the bird’s listing as an endangered species, but is waffling on using $20,000 to cover some expenses of a newly proposed hazmat response task force that would help prepare rural first responders for dealing with toxic chemical spills from semi-trucks and trains.

Perhaps they think loss of human life does not matter. Oh, except in the case of a woman’s right to choose.

Brace for impact

Published on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 2:41pm

Editor:

In case you haven’t noticed, or rather pretend not to notice, we have currently in America a president who continually makes grossly inaccurate claims in his attempt to manipulate the public consciousness with “alternative facts” and bald-faced lies. In response, or lack thereof, to this outrage, many elected cowards in the Senate and House of Representatives prefer to live in the shadow of shame rather than to speak boldy in defense of truth, honesty and integrity, thus leaving conformable mediocrity to triumph over fidelity.

Christmas Dinner gratitude

Published on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 2:40pm

Editor:

On Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, Christmas was celebrated by Livingston-area folks at the Park County Fairgrounds. This event included warm hospitality, lovely decorations, and a fine, traditional Christmas dinner honoring the timeless birth of Jesus Christ.

It was made possible by the generosity of local churches, business, and individuals volunteering time and other resources to bring this, for the 33rd consecutive year, to our community.

Speak up on indoor swimming pool

Published on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 2:39pm

Editor:

There are so many “special interest” groups in Livingston, all wanting money for their special projects. The kids got soccer fields and a skate park and ballfields.

Walkers and bikers have paths for their interests.

How about an indoor swimming pool that could benefit all age groups, from babies to elderly, and would benefit so many all year around?

Missing the point

Published on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 3:51pm

Editor:

Regarding Thomas Burns’ attack on Buck Crawford’s “Snowflake Missive” — I would say Mr. Burns both completely missed what Buck said and anecdotally demonstrated the point Buck was making, all at the same time.

Buck should be able to clarify his own point, to ensure it is done accurately, but this is The Enterprise’s sandbox and their rules. And, as we all know, the rules are, if your letter is attacked, you can’t reply. 

Commentary on vaults issue

Published on Fri, 01/27/2017 - 3:51pm

Editor:

PACE is a win for all involved

Published on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 3:34pm

Editor:

I encourage Montana’s legislators to support Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE). This winter, many of Montana’s families and businesses are facing high utility bills as a result of old and inefficient homes and buildings. PACE will make financing energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation upgrades to existing buildings more affordable.

Oh mama, we are gonna miss Obama

Published on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 2:59pm

Editor:

 

Oh mama

Oh mama

We are gonna

Miss Obama

A man of peace

And dignity

Clean as a whistle

Scandal free

No skeletons behind

Lock and key

No drama

Led steadily

Full of compassion

The anti-bully

Took the high road

Gracefully

Mama …

Excellent coverage on Women’s March

Published on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 2:58pm

Editor:

I want to thank Hunter D’Antuono for his excellent coverage of the Women’s March in Helena. The theme of the march was Human Rights for All. In talking to security, I learned that this was the biggest march ever held in Helena. It is important for residents to keep aware of what the Montana Legislature is doing. You can find the committees, etc. on Channel 191. I was very proud of my fellow Montanans. Everyone was polite and made sure that all of us were safe from the snow and ice on the Helena streets. 

This is what democracy looks like

Published on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 2:57pm

Editor:

I returned home to Livingston Monday night after a six-day trip to Washington, D.C., with my daughters and granddaughter. We were avid tourists visiting Arlington Cemetery, the Military Women’s Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Martin Luther King, FDR, and Vietnam Memorials to name just a few. For those days we were average American tourists learning more about our history — every monument and memorial only deepened our beliefs that those lives helped benefit the people of this nation.