Letters

Response to letters on Shopko shooting

Published on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 2:15pm

Editor:

The Livingston Police Department Shopko shooting has generated several letters to the editor that can’t stand as submitted. It is my guess our first responder departments have internal policies precluding them from correcting or affirming general public or press comments.

Plus, if you do reply, you get no opportunity to respond to subsequent attacks in this column, so that might be a deterrent, too.

If I missed corrections already offered, my apologies.

Roger Koopman defends ratepayers’ interests

Published on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 2:13pm

Editor:

I continue to be favorably impressed with the work of Roger Koopman, representing our area on the Public Service Commission, and the manner in which he consistently stands up for the ratepayer.

Support elementary general fund levy

Published on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 3:20pm

Editor:

We can’t afford to wait on preventing youth alcohol abuse

Published on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 3:19pm

Editor:

This April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Founded and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. (NCADD) since 1987, this year’s theme is: “Talk Early, Talk Often: Parents Can Make a Difference in Teen Alcohol Use.”

No other substance is more widely used and abused by America’s youth than alcohol, making alcoholism and alcohol-related problems the number one public health issue in the United States.

Judge Christensen a hero for his wolverine ruling

Published on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 3:16pm

Editor:

Some great news for Montana and our wildlife heritage. A Montana judge recently ruled against the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, among other agencies, and ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the wolverine under the Endangered Species Act. Judge Christensen is truly a hero and has shown he will follow the law and not bow to political pressure. He deserves our thanks.

Exploring effective ways of slowing climate change, conserving resources

Published on Tue, 04/19/2016 - 2:55pm

Editor:

With the 47th annual observance of Earth Day just around the corner, this is a great time to explore more effective ways of slowing climate change and conserving Earth’s natural resources for future generations. 

This is not about $200 — it’s about my reputation

Published on Fri, 04/15/2016 - 3:13pm

Editor:

When the Montana Conservation Voters filed its report with my campaign listed as a recipient of its PAC funding, it created a permanent Internet record that will never be erased, because original filings remain a permanent part of the state’s database.

Cooper shows principle, courage

Published on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 3:05pm

Editor:

Often we swallow hard and then go along to get along, convincing ourselves that it is better not to rock the boat, or that the backlash isn’t worth defending the principle, or that we gain if we keep our mouths shut, because no real harm was intended. On such occasions the real moral courage of an individual comes into play. Our community has been offered a stellar example of standing up for integrity in the face of unintended consequences.  

Bravo, Caron Cooper

Published on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 3:22pm

Editor:

Regarding yesterday’s article about Caron Cooper filing a political practices complaint against Montana Conservation Voters:

Neurotoxin that took my dog should be banned

Published on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 3:21pm

Editor:

I am a dog owner, and strive to follow the city ordinances on controlling my pets. Despite my best attempts, my French Brittany was an escape artist on the level of Houdini, and could run like a cheetah. I have fortified my fence to prevent him from going over, or under, yet he still managed to give me the slip. I bought a GPS collar, which has allowed me to track him and retrieve him in a relatively short time. Note that I am referring to him in the past tense.