Opinion
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Heroics from St. Regis firefighters
I want to call attention to the actions of volunteer firefighter Clint Wolff with the St. Regis Fire Department.
Religious differences
The Koran tells the people who believe in it to murder everyone who does not believe as they do. That is their religion. And it even tells them to murder members of their own family if they misbehave about follow…
Legislative misconceptions
As we get closer to the end of the 62nd Legislative Session, I would like to clear up some misconceptions about a host of hot-button legislation currently working its way through the process. Alarmists from all sid…
"Sheriff First" bill effects officers
Here is the entire wording for the “Sheriff First” bill that has passed both the Senate and House. Please read with due diligence, it is very short.
Letters to the Editor
The supremacy clause, Article VI paragraph two: “This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of …
Political year in review
Another April Fool’s Day has passed since Pat and I decided to throw our hats in the ring for the positions of Plains Precinct Committeeman and Committeewoman for the Republican Party and we’ve certainly met many g…
Food for thought: stress and aging
Scientists have identified the first direct link between stress and aging, a finding that could explain why intense, long term emotional strain can make people sick and grow old before their time. The research dem…
State run benefits
I find it very interesting that all three Sanders County legislators are taking advantage of the state run health insurance program. Actually, I find it appalling that Hinkle and Ingraham have the guts to take taxp…
Keeping in Touch
Nearing the end of the session, on first blush we seemingly are distracted from some of the real business at hand, that of making our government more efficient and effective and promoting job growth.
Energy crisis forthcoming?
The heartbreaking tragedy in Japan has rightly brought concerns with nuclear energy into the public debate. And with those concerns with nuclear safety, some are predicting that we will see a greater interest in c…
We the People: firearm related bills
There are several firearms related bills awaiting executive action by the Senate Judiciary Committee. It is anticipated we will be doing that on Monday, March 21st. I will give a brief description of each bill. …
Facts about HB 2
This past Tuesday, the Montana House of Representatives passed House Bill 2, which will eventually serve as the state’s budget for the next two years. Creation of a balanced budget is the one constitutional duty of…
Unacceptable, absurd and ridiculous
Perhaps the governor should look in a mirror. He is, in his words, acting and speaking as if he and his words are “unacceptable, absurd and ridiculous.” Look at his statements on the wolf issue alone.
Out of touch
Senator Greg Hinkle (R) of SD-7 is obviously completely out of touch with the dire consequences of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters on going in Japan. His remarks comparing the impact of medical mariju…
Eminant domain
on and others’ characterization that to “export electrons over a wire” is no different than exporting logs down rivers is at best disingenuous. The trouble is, the electrons are not the issue; the lands condemned b…
Keeping in touch
The House Appropriations Committee, after reviewing all the appropriations subcommittees’ recommendations, created a legislative budget that is currently $60 million lower in total funds than the executive request.…