Letters

NRA not to blame for Orlando terrorist attack

Published on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 4:02pm

Editor:

The cartoon, appearing in Monday’s Enterprise, demonstrated a simple-minded attempt by the artist to link the National Rifle Association to the terrorist attack in Orlando. After a cursory search I could find no record of any NRA member committing mass murder. Trying to blame the NRA is akin to blaming the American Culinary Federation, because the Boston bombers used pressure cookers as tools for murder and mayhem.

Dave Wistey
Livingston
 

Obama, Clinton seek to infringe on our Second Amendment rights

Published on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 4:00pm

Editor:

In response to the Muslim terrorist killings in Orlando, The Enterprise ran a political cartoon June 13 that showed a likeness of an AR-15 platform rifle labeled “NRA” and on June 14 ran a St. Louis Post-Dispatch guest editorial that ended with “And America needs help with its gun addiction.”

Predictably the responses from Obama and Clinton were calls for more gun control, gun bans, magazine limits and other infringements of our Second Amendment rights.

Vote Dirk Sandefur for Montana Supreme Court

Published on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 3:58pm

Editor:

A letter by a dear friend in the June 1 Enterprise professed as worthy the qualifications of Kristen Juras for election to the Supreme Court.

Perhaps the writer has not fully researched Juras’ background. She may have practiced law for “30 odd years” but she also has had ties to The Montana Group, a right-wing GOP extractive industry group.

Listening session on Saturday

Published on Wed, 06/08/2016 - 2:24pm

Editor:

This Saturday, June 11, will be the city commission monthly listening session. This is an opportunity for anyone in the community to voice their concerns, complaints, and ask any question regarding the functions of their city government, in a relaxed and informal environment. 

Reality check on bear spray

Published on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 3:03pm

Editor: 

A 2008 study on the efficacy of bear deterrent spray in Alaska showed that three of nine people who sprayed charging brown/grizzly bears suffered injuries. How many people who carried bear spray did not have time to use it during a surprise encounter with a grizzly? Unknown. So the efficacy of bear deterrent spray in real-world situations is a complete unknown. 

Outstanding car show

Published on Mon, 06/06/2016 - 3:02pm

Editor: 

I would like to thank the Livingston Chamber of Commerce and the Livingston Wheels Motoring Car Club for an outstanding car show Saturday with more than 80 cars. I saw cars from Butte, Helena, and a couple of friends from Billings come over, too many to list all. Also want to thank Rick McKiernan for a beautiful “spark plug clock” trophy he made. It’s already hanging on the wall in my man cave. 

Richard Christ
Big Timber

Juras’ qualifications for high court

Published on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 4:10pm

Editor:

I am writing in regard to attorney Kristen Juras’ qualifications for Montana Supreme Court justice.

She has some 30 odd years experience aiding small business, agricultural and individuals with legal representation.

She believes in interpreting law as it was written. Too many justices try to change the original intent and actually try to legislate a new idea or law.

Juras for the Montana Supreme Court.

Why I can’t support the mill levy at this time

Published on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 4:08pm

Editor:

After going over the study that was completed in December 2015 pertaining to the need for more sworn officers, I agree. Having been a former deputy, I understand the need. That being said, I do have some concerns.

Election letters deadline is June 2

Published on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:38pm

EDITOR’S NOTE: Thursday, June 2, will be the last day before the June 7 primary election that The Enterprise will publish letters about candidates and the election. Such letters must be submitted by Wednesday, June 1 at 5 p.m.

Rumble strip noise

Published on Tue, 05/31/2016 - 3:33pm

Editor: 

I live in the Chicory community adjacent to U.S. 89 and have experienced a significant increase in road noise since the installation of the centerline rumble strips. I have raised this issue to the Montana Department of Transportation and asked how the MDT intends to mitigate noise from the rumble strips for communities and residences that live adjacent to US 89.