Letters to the Editor
Editor, The present chaos in our nation and our world calls for a dramatic change in the way we humans live together. This change can only occur by how we individually think, speak, and act. For me this change occurred in the summer of 1982. That summer I was introduced to a course of study that changed my life. It is entitled “A Course in Miracles.” The following comments on this course were offered by Marianne Williamson, an American author, spiritual leader, and political activist. “This is a self-study program of spiritual psychology. It is not a religion but a psychological training in the relinquishment of a thought system based on fear and the accepta...
Editor, To Senator Daines - recently, you proclaimed that the inauguration of Donald Trump as 47th president marks a new day in America. Wow. Where to start. Calling Trump’s cabinet nominations “all-star” is laughable. Pete Hegseth, ousted as head of two veterans’ groups for mis...
Editor, As recounted by Economist Roger Smith, (Jan. 21), the U.S. lags behind other G7 nations in many metrics of national wealth: poverty, incarceration rates, infant mortality, academic performance, homelessness, and … health outcomes. Why, given our dismal standing among developed nations, i...
Editor, I have seen an ad in the Advertiser for several weeks now, recommending a book titled Tribal Tyranny. I have not read it so I am not aware of her issues, but based on the title, I feel it necessary to respond. I have lived on the Flathead Reservation since 1994. In my early years here, I was oppos...
Editor, A few years ago I was introduced to a book “The Ultimate Revolution” by Walter Starke, published in 1969. It helped me change my life as I seriously contemplated this portion of his writing I share here. “This is a revelation to reveal the whole person. It won&rsqu...
Editor, Our Republican legislators are on a mission to politicize Montana’s court system. Two bills being proposed by our Republican legislators, HJ 5 And SJ 4, would result in our judicial candidates being identified on the ballots as either Republican or Democrat in future elections. Is there not ...
Editor, Rachel Maddow is to resume her nightly show for Trump’s first 100 days in office. “The Rachel Maddow Show” needs to be listened to every night at 7 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on MSNBC. Rachel covers completely, wisely, correctly, and inspiringly the great need we have in this...
Editor, Today, Monday, Jan. 20, I am honoring Martin Luther King for his wisdom, generosity of spirit, and service to our country. As a teacher, I know that children are often wiser and more empathic than adults. I quote Alaia DiDomenico (Missoula International School): “Freedom is a forked pa...
Editor, Young people in our local communities have historically supported the Ronan Bread Basket through sponsoring food drives, donating garden produce and the yield of 4-H projects. This past holiday season offered the Bread Basket so many opportunities to be grateful for and celebrate the community ...
Editor, Human extinction should be a “hot topic” for our world today. Right now, especially with the extremely good example our Middle East crisis is showing us, our world is watching the extreme devastation and killing capabilities of weapons of mass destruction. Add to this the threats of...
