The Montana legislature could work a lot better. I know from having served in it.

I think the primary reason for the breakdown is inflexibility on the part of legislators. With its “checks and balances,” our governmental structure was designed by our founders to prevent sudden and radical change, and instead requires compromise within and between government’s branches.

Our national and state legislative bodies can only work when all members have their say, and none have their way. When an “establishment” entrenches itself, and attempts to impose its will on those who disagree, our system cannot function. The resulting mistrust leads to gridlock.

That atmosphere, now dominating Congress, has taken over our legislature. Senators and Representatives can’t do their jobs of representing the people when their focus is on dominating and humiliating each other.

If this new political culture isn’t reversed, our great American tradition of “government by the consent of the governed” cannot continue. It’s clearly time to make some changes in who we elect.

Don “K” Kaltschmidt has proven he knows both how to make a success out of things and make friends while doing it. From my experience in the legislature, he typifies the kind of common sense conservatism that serves the people best. Don K’s opponent is an incumbent legislator who is a part of the current establishment.

It’s time for a change. Electing Don “K” Kaltschmidt would be a good change in the direction of better government. Let’s support him in the Republican primary election.

— Bob Brown, Whitefish