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 … read more
Dear Editor: I-185 is being touted as a health measure. Raising the price of a pack of cigarettes by $2 will encourage more people to quit smoking and pay for Medicaid expansion, they say. Hospitals are promoting I-185 for more … read more
Dear Editor, I am tired, ad nauseum, of political ads attempting to persuade me that their candidate espouses “Montana Values” or that in order to have “Montana Values” one needs to have been born in Montana. If political lynching and … read more
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 … read more
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 … read more
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 … read more
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 … read more
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
