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October 13, 2006
Letters to the Editor State
Billings Gazette
Letter: Republicans should pay for Cheney's visitWhy aren't the campaigns of these two Republicans paying for Air Force Two, the helicopters, security (both local and federal) and road closures for the quarter of a day that Cheney is here?
Where are our congressman when we need health care for families without any or seniors who need financial assistance with their prescription medicine?
Letter: Senator should support Montana, not Bush
My folks were always for the underdogs, the poor and the elderly. Their pet peeves were the big shots who threw their weight around, such as Bush and his cohorts.
Letter: If politicians lie enough, they believe their nonsense
Many politicians see that lies might be their savior. One such person is Conrad Burns. He must believe that on the day after the election, he can quit lying and cozy up to all the Abramoffs he wants - maybe even work on a bill that might help someone. My name is Mike Kennedy, and I approve of this message.
Letter: Conservatives don't abide by conservative ideals
Cutting veteran and health benefits to allow tax cuts for the wealthy who can repay with campaign contributions doesn't really help the budget.
What's conservative about cuddling up to the "military-industrial complex" that Republican Dwight Eisenhower warned against?
Missoulian
Vote to improve health care
We need decision-makers willing to invest in Montana's future. Our national and local governments have the resources right now to invest in affordable quality health care, if they consider these investments a priority. This is the time to talk to candidates about the need for government to come together in partnership with businesses and citizens to ensure that all people can receive the health care they need and deserve.
We can't just stay the course
Freedom isn't free. That's for sure. Our grandchildren will be paying for this mistaken war. Make the Iraqis finally take responsibility. Let's get Afghanistan right. Secure our own nation. Protect U.S. citizens first and foremost. Elect leaders with the vision and courage to not just "stay the course."
Helena Independent Record
Minimum wage
Conrad, tell me it is not true that you make over $160,000 a year and you will vote against the minimum wage.
Taylor’s deregulation
Taylor sponsored deregulation in 1997. This gave us our high and still increasing prices for gas and electricity. It didn’t take a rocket scientist to see this would happen. Taylor now claims he voted against his own bill — which he did, But like other unprincipled legislators, he took advantage of a legislative procedure to vote both ways.
Bozeman Chronicle
Conclusion about age of Earth flies in face of science
But when he claims to have arrived at this conclusion scientifically, he is not protected by the impenetrable cloak of faith. His conclusion flies in the face of every interlocking piece of geological, paleological and evo lutionary evidence. Mr. Koopman would have to present remarkable evidence to defend such a fantastic scientific claim. His foolish conclusions on this issue make me question the quality of his thinking on other, more practical matters.
We cannot afford not to impeach now
We need honest, courageous, intelligent and ethical leadership in this country. We have none of the above from Bush and Cheney. They should both be impeached now. The world cannot afford two more years of their arrogance and ignorance.
Burns is senator by day, but what's he doing at night?
Montanans want an honest representative to take care of the state's needs. A junior senator might take a while to earn his clout, but at least we can pray that he'll do it ethically, and we can hope that he won't make national headlines with his latest racist gaffe.
Lack of political leadership on energy issue appalling
Mass behavioral changes and monetary investments in programs whose full benefits will not be seen in our lifetimes. Do we have the attention span?
I do. I'm ready. I'll pay the tax. I'll make sacrifices. Don't just tell us we're addicted to oil. Help us through rehab. Because we don't need experts to read the gas gauge. We need them to figure a way out of this tangled mess.
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