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 … read more
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 … read more
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 … read more
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, … read more
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 … read more
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 … read more
Dear Editor: I grew up on a cattle ranch in the Salinas Valley of California in the 1950s. When I was 40 years old, I enrolled in one of the larger law schools in Northern California. Many of my classmates … read more
Dear Editor: What my vote means to Colstrip: Should a Canadian company be allowed to buy out the part-owners of Colstrip units 3 & 4? The Public Service Commission voted on that question on June 12, and my answer was … read more
Dear Editor: In the past primary election I was a Dr. Al supporter. I am aware of the written endorsement that Matt Rosendale received from U.S. Senator Rand Paul. In 1964, the first year I could vote, I voted for … read more
Dear Editor: Russ Fagg, A Conservative Voice Representing Montanans. Montana is in desperate need of a senator who will stand strongly to represent Montanans and Montana values. Senator Tester has continually voted the liberal party line, for gun control, for … read more
Dear Editor: The good news is that ALL of the Democrats who are in the Democratic primary for Congress are people who I respect and agree with on many issues such as social justice for all, women’s rights, public lands … read more
Dear Editor, I am second generation in politics in Billings and have been involved 40-plus years, on both sides of the political aisle. In all the 40-plus years, I have never met or supported a candidate that connects ALL the … read more
Dear Editor: Yesterday, May 24, 2018, Russ Fagg called me about a letter to the editor I wrote about him violating the code of judicial conduct. I actually told him I would not write any more letters to the editor … read more
Dear Editor: I write this with hesitation, as I try to avoid wading into the dirty waters of election politics, but I believe I must. It distresses me when cases prosecuted by my office, that the people of this great … read more
Dear Editor: Has hunting and fishing become Montanans’ God? Recently, I was walking doors during a campaign for a friend. I encountered a guy who was concerned about the candidate’s views on hunting and fishing rights. It became obvious that … read more
Dear Editor: I have had several opportunities to meet and hear the four Republican candidates running for U. S. Senate to replace Jon Tester. I had been undecided until about three weeks ago. I saw plusses in each candidate so … read more
Dear Editor: Mr. Fagg, because you insist on referring to yourself as “judge” during your political campaign, I would like to bring to your attention Rule 1.3 of the Montana Code of Judicial Conduct, which states “a judge should not … read more
Dear Editor: Passion. Purpose. These are the two things that I have seen in every successful person I’ve been fortunate enough to be around. These are the things that I look for in candidates for whom I will cast my … read more
Dear Editor: I am supporting Troy Downing for U.S. Senate for the following reasons: Troy Downing is a U.S. Air Force combat veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan in a combat search and rescue squadron. He has built businesses … read more
Dear Editor, National Stuttering Awareness Week begins May 7, 2018. Did you know more than three million Americans stutter? That’s more than the populations of Wyoming, Vermont, Alaska, North Dakota, and Washington, DC…combined. One percent of your readers stutter, and … read more
