Archive for December, 2008

Amazing! or, “Why more people don’t follow politics” or, “Why newspapers are dying,” or “Why Montana’s Open Meeting Laws need fixing,” or “Why Montana’s Airport Authorities need to be elected vs. appointed.”

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

If you are of the belief that all we need are more regulations and more government; that problems in the system take care of themselves; that laws automatically protect the right of the citizen, your innocence can be forgiven. In … Continue reading

Well said

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

“Why the vitriolic news reports and editorial comments about the public service of Representatives Roger Koopman and John Sinrud? Both have chosen not to seek re-election. Certainly the vile description of these two gentlemen does not fit the selfless, freedom-loving … Continue reading

The Story Behind The Story of Political “Volunteers.”

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

Talk to area citizens and the prevailing opinion is that Gallatin Airport Authority board members benevolently work for the good of the people. Even though absolute power will absolutely corrupt others, surely, these volunteers are immune from such temptations because … Continue reading

Re: Bozeman Daily Chronicle’s "Our Opinion” of 13 August 08

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

(Email to Bozeman Daily Chronicle, subsequently published in “Letters.”) Fri 22 Aug 08 Editor — The opinion piece of 13 August lauded the volunteer citizen boards that serve the valley. They indeed offer wonderful opportunities for participation in local government. … Continue reading