Letters to the Editor
Editor, We just lost a powerful leader, “The People’s Pope.” His power stemmed from his connection to all people; religious or not, black or white, poor or wealthy. Tenderness was his strength. Francis, humble and full of grace, challenged us individually and as world citizens to be better people. I invite you to read his words: On DEI: “Diversity is a richness, never a reason for exclusion.” “We are all equal – all of us – but this truth is not recognized.” “Inclusion should be the first ‘rock’ on which to build our house.” On immigration: “A person who thinks only about building walls ...
Editor, Our nation has a leader Who has a mental disease The big question becomes How to put our nation at ease This same thing has not happened In our nation’s leadership before We must keep on praying God will open-up the door The door we want Him to open For us hu...
Editor, Just got my property tax notice for my tri-plex apartment building in Polson ... $1,500 for the first half … that’s $1,000 per tenant, per year. Doesn’t sound like much, but readers should understand landlords such as myself have no choice but to pass this cost onto the (middle ...
Editor, In Russia, if you openly express opinions against the tyrant in power you will very likely be arrested and thrown in prison. If you demonstrate on the street against Putin and his policies, this is also very likely. Instead, imagine this: You’re a Harvard grad student, working on ho...
Editor, The following letter (with minor changes) was submitted to this paper on Jan. 17, 2022. Considering our present Trump presidency, how does this message relate today? Read on: Consider the economic woes, political turmoil, China news, Putin, random shootings, and all manner of negative news c...
Editor, Everyone in the know about President Trump’s plans to flip flop decisions about tariffs is suspect for insider trading. Staff economic advisors, favored businesses, Trump’s family, and Trump himself. Do you imagine they do not know in advance that Trump will announce large tariffs, kno...
Editor, What if your son or daughter was a pilot for the Air Force or Navy and you knew they sometimes flew dangerous missions for our country? Would you be comfortable having them serve under a defense secretary who is so cavalier that his team discusses war plans on a commercial chat group? Thi...
Editor, Our nation has a leader Who has a mental disease The big question becomes How to put our nation at ease This same thing has not happened In our nation’s leadership before We must keep on praying God will open-up the door The door we want Him to open For us hu...
Editor, I am writing this letter to congratulate Don Aadsen Ford in Ronan on their acquisition of Ronan Motors. This is a large investment in their continuing goal of providing great products and service to the residents of Lake County and the Mission Valley. Ford, Chevrolet, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep...
Editor, What is a demagogue? In a recent conversation the term “demagogue” came up as the other speaker was describing a person with whom he disagreed. Somehow, that just didn’t seem to fit – so I looked up the definition. Wikipedia says this: A demagogue is a power-seeking indi...
