The ad is garbage,
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
Author Archives: Guest submission
Has hunting and fishing become Montanans’ God?
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
Can Dr. O win? Of course, he needs your vote not DC money!
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
Shouldn’t we expect you to do the same during your political campaign?
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
Dr. Al is the only one candidates who has consistently demonstrated both passion and purpose
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
I am supporting Troy Downing for U.S. Senate
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
Three million Americans stutter
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
Fiction?? Fact?? Trivial??
Dear Editor: To Jonathan, Tana and staff members: Fiction?? Fact?? Trivial?? Came across this and thought it interesting. YCN viewers, and you, may find it otherwise: Near 50 years ago, Green Belt Maryland astronauts checked planetary positions in future years. … read more
Russ Fagg is the best all-around candidate
Dear Editor: Russ Fagg is the best all-around candidate to be Montana’s next U.S. Senator. I am pleased to endorse him. I have had the opportunity over the last several years to get to know Russ on much more than … read more
Don Jones, the Right Choice for County Commissioner
Dear Editor: Don Jones, the Right Choice for County Commissioner I have served with Don Jones in the Montana Legislature since 2013, and while he will be missed in Helena, Yellowstone County has been given a great gift in his … read more
Dr. Al Olszewski will best represent Montana!
Dear Editor: Dr. Al Olszewski will best represent Montana! He has the longest history of service to the state (as a veteran, doctor and state legislator), is articulate and can clearly defend conservative interests, and has a good sense of … read more
Tactual problems with Denis Pitman’s clarifying his vote
Dear Editor: We find tactual problems with Denis Pitman’s clarifying his vote on a 96-unit development for 10.77 acres on Barrett Road in the Heights, which was in the 4/12/2018 agenda packet and reported in the Gazette on 4/18/2018 by … read more
Please advise our family and others on how we are going to pay for the Lockwood High School
Dear Editor: So, concerning the new Lockwood High School, it seems that our personal tax bill will be $797 for the current Lockwood Grade School. You say the $454 for SD2 High School tax bill will go down to $227. … read more
“Reasonable person” test for US Senate, I urge Dr. Al Olszwski.
Dear Editor: In law we have the “reasonable person” test. Any reasonable person watching the political ads put on by Troy Downing would rightly assume that he had been both a helicopter and jet pilot in the United States Air … read more
Are you giving Away Your Data?
Dear Editor: Giving Away Your Data Most data is obtained legally, with your consent. But many times you don’t recognize when you are providing your information. There are many steps you can take to help protect your privacy. Here are a … read more
It is not difficult to find words with meaning that are not profane.
Dear Editor: I appreciated Krayton Kerns’ comments in his column last week regarding profanity. In his column, Krayton described both personal and national instances where profanity was used. This subject has been on my mind as well, having read of … read more
Fact-less right wing fear and hatemongering?
Dear Editor: As a casual and occasional reader of this publication, I have been drawn to the Letter to The Editor column. I do so enjoy and find great humor in some of the fact-less right wing fear and hatemongering. … read more
Juries must follow the law when deciding criminal cases
Dear Editor: In the Marbury V. Madison case, the U.S. Supreme Court proclaimed that it had the authority to invalidate a law passed by Congress and signed by the president. Of course, this right is not found in the U.S. … read more
Confused about Troy Downing
Dear Editor: As one who flew fighter aircraft for the Air Force in Vietnam I am confused about the political ads Troy Downing has been putting out. He says he was a helicopter pilot and was some type of jet … read more
Fagg is the clear choice for Montana
Dear Editor: Russ Fagg is the conservative choice. Russ Fagg is the obvious choice for the U.S. Senate race. He is: * Pro-Second Amendment. * Pro-education. * Pro-limited government. * Pro-life. * Pro-jobs, and * Pro-balanced budget. Russ will read more
