Smoke, smoke that cigarette.
Dear Editor: Smoke, smoke that cigarette. Does anyone realize that every Marlboro Man died of lung cancer and before they got the job they did not smoke? Well, for those who like continue smoking you would not mind paying $75-$100 a pack. Just like any other sport, you want to play, you got to pay. […]
Having lived on ranches and in a small town, Janna understands
Dear Editor: I am writing in support of Janna Lind for House District 56. Janna earned my support from her dedication to educating our youth while engaging a diverse student body; that diversity mirrors our population. She graduated from high school in Hysham, attended RMC, and has built a home in Lockwood with her husband […]
I am truly disappointed
Dear Editor: I am truly disappointed that the well-known flying sergeant Troy Downing has not endorsed National Guard sergeant Tom Pardy, who is running for Yellowstone County judge. I have listened to Tom Pardy and his opponent Ms. Davies and decided Tom Pardy is the only one I could support for county judge. As far […]
Jon Tester is a disaster
Dear Editor, I am thankful that we are past the incredibly hateful confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and that the Senate ignored the false accusations and paid protesters by honoring the will of the American people and installed Justice Kavanaugh on the bench. I am disappointed, but not […]
Jennifer Merecki has a vision for greater quality of life
Dear Editor: Jennifer Merecki has a vision for greater quality of life for Montanans. She is motivated by frustration shared by many citizens in Billings regarding broken promises of politicians on both sides of the aisle. After decades of seemingly systemic recurring economic crises, many Montanans are realizing that our democratic system is still not […]
They are not the typical Democrats and Liberals of 50 years ago
Dear Editor: Everyone of those Democrat Senators that sat on the Kavanaugh hearings are what I would call despicable human beings. Feinstein and Blumenthal were the worst in their nauseated and acrimonious statements. From my 50 years of watching and researching the actions of Congress and White House, I have come to the conclusion that all Democrats […]
Is this a back door approach for statewide sales tax?
Dear Editor: I have used tobacco products and understand the increased medical costs. However, I-185 does not guarantee the money generated will go to medical costs, also, is suppose to reduce tobacco sales. Let me get this straight: I-185 will tax tobacco, which will not cover the cost of current tobacco medical expense and will diminish […]
Abortion has been around since males found females
Dear Editor: This is for the pro-life and pro-choice people. Abortion has been around since males found females. Roe vs. Wade just legalized abortion so medically trained people could perform them. The law does not say it is a right, moral or ethical, that is between the doctor, patient and the creator. The real issue is, why is […]
Doug Kary has proven himself untrustworthy and irresponsible
Dear Editor: Billings Heights Senate District 22 incumbent Doug Kary has proven himself untrustworthy and irresponsible. He voted against affordable health care, he favors a statewide sales tax, he has voted against teacher’s pensions, public state employees and working class wages, while voting himself a pay increase. He voted against options for veterans, against our […]
Carl Wolf paid a rare compliment to my writings
Dear Editor: In the June 22 edition of the YCN, Carl Wolf paid a rare compliment to my writings. Thank you, Carl, and Happy Birthday. However, Carl then used his column to villainize myself, claiming that I feel Democrats are “monsters” and “deadly creatures,” “out to destroy our country” and “enemies and terrible to boot.” […]