Suicide, divorce, and opiod use
Dear Editor: People prefer work to welfare. Brazil and some countries in Africa where work is not available are fighting poverty and unemployment with “UBI,” Universal Basic Income. This is a program of cash transfers to the poor. These transfers result in people eating better, less domestic violence, and improved “mental health.” However, in the U.S., […]
Rutherford: Counting ballots will take 2 days
Originally published in the 10/5/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News. BILLINGS — Because the ballot is two pages long for the general election on Nov. 6, it will take two days for the Election Office in Yellowstone County to count the ballots, reported County Elections Administrator Bret Rutherford to County Commissioners, last Thursday. Most […]
Dark Money
Dear Editor: Well, “Big Jon” Tester has shown his true colors again as a Liberal Washington Democrat. His planned vote NO on Justice Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination has been bought by the “Dark Money” from the East who want a Socialist United States. Residents of Montana voted 61 percent for Trump in 2016 – this was […]
She will be a voice of reason
Dear Editor: District 56 has the opportunity to elect a fresh new face to the Montana House of Representatives. Getting to know Janna Lind, we have found her to be a young woman with a passion for Montana and a vision for the future of our state. Janna is a Government and Psychology teacher at […]
His values were never defined.
Dear Editor: Liberal Democrats concerned that God is too often mentioned here should move to Canada where socialism is well established. There is no need to argue with religious conservatives here in the United States about showing “In God we Trust” on our currency, the display of the Ten Commandments on public buildings or standing for the Pledge […]
Bamboozled?
Dear Editor: Bamboozled? Vote no on I-186. The word “bamboozled” isn’t one we use often nor understand anymore. However, if I-186 passes we’ll get a darn good reminder of its proper use. Bamboozled means the use of a ploy, ruse or scheme to achieve a specific goal. An example would be, “Tom Sawyer ‘bamboozled’ the neighborhood boys […]
I was a libertarian when I entered law school
Dear Editor: A few years after receiving my medical degree I joined the Libertarian Party in 1980. Most of us who joined at that time had been Barry Goldwater Republicans or Jack Kennedy Democrats. We were trying to form a party that truly reflected the values of the founders of this country. I was a […]
Yellowstone district judge races
Dear Editor: Yellowstone district judge races The 2018 campaign season is nearly complete. I have had the privilege to meet several candidates. From all political parties currently running for public office. I have had the chance to be a candidate, and know the demand it places on a person, families, and finances. Every candidate deserves […]
Students to study houses before they’re burned
Originally published in the 10/5/18 print edition of Yellowstone County News WORDEN — A couple of houses across the street from Huntley Project Schools will become a temporary learning lab before the property becomes a parking lot. The school district bought the property from the Dassinger family. Superintendent Mark Wandle said the purchase was finalized […]