Does Rural Montana ReallyHave a Voice?
Dear Editor, The picture on the cover of the YCN tells a story. There are twenty-five people in the Yellowstone County delegation. How many people represent the counties of Carter, Fallon, Wibaux, McCone, Garfield and Prairie counties? I have my doubts there are twenty altogether. Do the rural people really have a voice in our […]
The House Always Wins
Dear Editor, I saw a sign flash on a casino billboard “Hunger can happen to anyone.” Yes, it can, if you are a person of addictions.
Nahmis and 312 Problem Might Not be Fixable
Dear Editor, Yes, it is nice they are working on the intersection of Nahmis and Hwy. 312.
Playing Political Football with Women’s Personal Rights
Dear Editor, Women have had abortions for thousands of years and more than likely thousands more, the reason or cause is known to the individual. We now have a group who think they have been given governing power. The original power was to be impartial and unbiased, studying the laws passed and enforcing them (interpret […]
Daylight Savings May be Lost to Us
Dear Editor, Saw somewhere Congress has considered making «daylight stupid time» permanent, again.
Inconvenience of Local Meeting Times
Dear Editor, It always frustrates me that some businesses have their meetings on Wednesday nights during Lent.
Mail-in Ballot Solved Several Voting Problems
Dear Editor: As a person full of misinformation, I thought the US Constitution gave states the ability to govern their own state. When I was in high school, Montana drafted a new constitution. Part of that document stated air and water quality standards. A few years later the state had to change the standards for the […]
It’s okay, the Insurance Will Cover It
Dear Editor, You can tell times have changed. Years back there was a gas station on every corner, then there was the fast-food fad, followed by casinos. We now have banks and insurance agencies on every corner. For a country who is supposed to show no fear, we fear losing our money the most. We support […]
Help Others When You Can
Dear Editor, There are a few basic needs for all people of the world. Food, clothing, shelter, good health, education and meaningful labor, work. Unfortunately, there are those who want more, and those who think other humans are less human.
Fake News or Half-Truths? Actually Do Your Own Research
Dear Editor, Growing up I always heard, “Keep your own nose clean and keep your own backyard clean.” Reading a story, the other day I came across “Mind your own business,” with a Bible quote. Naturally I had to look it up, sure enough that is what it said. (1 Thessalonians 4 :11.)