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 […]
We are fortunate to have such a well-qualified candidate
Dear Editor: We are fortunate to have such a well-qualified candidate in Don Jones running for County Commissioner. I served with Don on the Billings City Council and although we didn’t always agree, I was impressed with his experience and integrity. He came to council meetings well prepared and ready to represent his ward. Don brought a business […]
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 […]
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., […]
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 […]