Letters to the Editor | Powell Tribune

Support Bien for governor in primary election

Dear Editor: What a delight to meet Brent Bien, our gubernatorial candidate for Wyoming! He has spent his career building the skills necessary to address federal government overreach in … more

Submitted by Vini Feick | 7/14/22

Schroeder wrong to withdraw from lunch program

Dear Editor: After reading Steven Dow’s article in July 5’s Tribune about ‘taking the wokeness’ out of Wyoming education I was dismayed with how Brian Schroeder, our … more

Submitted by Judi Blymyer | 7/12/22

Stop alienating members of the Republican Party

Dear Editor: In response to Mr. Vetter’s letter published on July 7, I will tell you that I am a Republican and my votes as a legislator have supported Republican values, state, and national … more

Submitted by Rep. Sandy Newsome | 7/12/22

What about due process in Red Flag Law, Liz?

Dear Editor: Liz Cheney, along with 13 Republican representatives and 15 Republican senators, voted to pass the “Protecting Americans From Gun Violence Act of 2022,” prompted by the … more

Submitted by Allan Knopp | 7/12/22

Cheney’s politics remain consistent and conservative

Dear Editor: As Wyoming’s Al Simpson put it, “If you don’t have integrity, nothing else matters.” Liz Cheney is not now, has never been, and never will be, an … more

Submitted by Bern Hinckley | 7/12/22

Rain, flooding seen as re-set opportunity

Dear Editor: On June 12, opportunity rained down on Yellowstone. Localized flooding presented park managers with purpose and need to begin limiting public access. The re-set … more

Submitted by Steve Torrey | 7/7/22

Self-identifying with an ‘R’ is not enough

Dear Editor: A sign of time times is the “identity” movement. Some people no longer feel confined to what they are based on facts and reality, and instead just claim to be what they … more

Submitted by Jim Vetter | 7/7/22

World isn’t black and white, find common ground

Dear Editor: We can’t be all right, all the time. Reading the two opposing views on how best to represent Park County residents brought into focus for me how destructive simplistic, black or … more

Submitted by Scott Feyhl | 7/5/22

Voting pledges violate a legislator’s duty

Dear Editor: Legislators are bound to represent their constituents. They cannot be bound by a voting pledge defined by third parties. The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) and … more

Submitted by Dusty Spomer | 6/30/22

You don’t represent everyone

Dear Editor: I am tired of hearing that an elected official is elected to represent all constituents. That is a lie. Tell me, how is it possible to serve everyone when their beliefs are … more

Submitted by Dona Becker | 6/30/22

GOP legislators send message to Barrasso, Lummis

To Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis: It is being reported by various media outlets that you are supportive of the draconian gun control measures, including Red Flag gun confiscation … more

Submitted by State Sen. Anthony Bouchard and State Rep. Robert Wharff | 6/28/22

National park entrance restrictions unnecessary

Dear Editor: Someone asked me what restricted park entry system would work best? First, there is no evidence provided by the Park Service that a problem will exist. The park’s justification … more

Submitted by Richard Jones | 6/28/22

False claims made about me

Dear Editor: In a recent letter to the editor, Ms. Astrid Northrup made false claims about me and one of America’s most effective and respected conservative non-profit groups, the American … more

Submitted by Dan Laursen | 6/23/22

Pave Yellowstone roads, stay positive

Dear Editor: Woe is me, can’t let a crisis go to waste, i.e., Reservation System for entering the park! Give me a break! Granted the Gardiner River Road from Mammoth to Gardiner and … more

Submitted by Keith Dahlem | 6/21/22

Shame on you, Liz Cheney

Dear Editor: Anyone watching the Congressional Select Committee hearings regarding the Jan. 6, 2020, riot at the nation’s Capitol cannot help but be struck by the bias of the Democrats and … more

Submitted by Allan Knopp | 6/21/22

Republicans hold GOP candidates accountable

Dear Editor: There is a misconception that those who are elected represent all the people, but people elected in the Republican Primary are elected by Republicans. The Republicans hold … more

Submitted by Dona Becker | 6/16/22

U.S. agriculture should not be compromised

Dear Editor: I hope this June 12 letter finds you all in good health. We just got done irrigating our barley, oats, and corn. Sugar beet crop is all planted and has received first … more

Submitted by Klodette Stroh | 6/14/22

Reader questions conservative creds

Dear Editor: I recently read an article in another news outlet regarding the race for House District 25. In the article David Northrup takes aim against everyone besides himself. He is critical … more

Submitted by Vincent Vanata | 6/7/22

What it means to be a conservative

Dear Editor: What does it mean to be conservative? This question was raised in a conversation between RJ Kost, Dan Laursen and Ray Peterson, the three candidates for Senate District 19, as … more

Submitted by Astrid Northrup | 6/7/22

Apology for language, but not for saying what is right

Dear Editor, There has been a lot about me in the paper, but not a lot of people have heard from me, and I would like to correct that. Yes, I wrote an email that contained some language … more

Submitted by Troy Bray | 6/2/22