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Opinion: Beware the ‘Counterfeit Constitutionalists’

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Evan

On the coming 4th of July, our hearts will swell with pride as the Stars and Stripes lead our local Independence Day parades. That flag reflects an American reality of which we are all rightfully proud. Despite its imperfections, we live in a great country, with a remarkable democratic governmental structure that is the envy of the world—the bedrock of our national identity. We are a government of, by and for the people. We are a nation of laws, not of men and their whims and fancies. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Opinion, Hugo Black, Montana Legislature, Roe v. Wade, U.S. Constitution, William Gladstone

Opinion: Time to cull the herd of bipedal mammals

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vid

Being somewhat familiar with the intricacies of United States’ public land law and the extent of the federal authority to manage said property, including the wildlife therein, I believe a ready solution is available to the increasing conflicts within Yellowstone National Park. The action proposed here would be the systematic and routine culling of the bipedal mammals which seasonally invade Yellowstone National Park, also referred to as tourists. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Diversions, Opinion, National Park Service, Supreme Court, U.S. Constitution, Yellowstone National Park

Montana Viewpoint: Ammon Bundy and a separate reality

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Bundy

I have a friend who believes that reality is a set of mutually agreed upon illusions. That’s a deep thought, and maybe deeper than necessary, but it does bring up a basic fact of society, namely that we tend to associate with people who agree with us on important issues; sports teams, politics, religion … you get my drift. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Ammon Bundy, Supreme Court, the Beltway, U.S. Constitution

Constitutional convention a bad idea

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Crisp

Last week the Outpost ran a letter by Sen. Roger Webb, R-Billings, who argued that states should call a convention to consider amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Here’s why that is a bad idea. Article 5 of the Constitution allows it to be amended in two ways. First, two-thirds of the members of each House can propose amendments that become part of the Constitution if they are ratified by three-fourths of the states. That has happened 27 times. Continue Reading →

Filed under: From the Outpost, Montana, Aaron Flint, constitutional convention, Ellie Hill, James Madison, John Kasich, Matthew Monforton

Guest Editorial: Building a city enriched by diversity

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During the first 12 years of my life, growing up in Montana, it was against the law for a person of my race to marry an African American or an Asian American. Montana’s anti-miscegenation law was not repealed until 1953. It was not until 1967 that the U.S. Supreme Court declared these laws, still existing in sixteen other states, unconstitutional. (more…) Continue Reading →

Filed under: Billings, Billings City Council, Brent Cromley, Equality Forum, nondiscrimination ordinance, U.S. Constitution