Good government is an appropriate election day topic. It certainly seems, at least lately, that when well meaning, or hell, even those with an agenda, ask for openness in government they seem to hit a wall? Why does it appear the 1^st question wondered aloud is motive, or even worse, being simply assigned one. Why is he/she/they doing this? Something must be afoot!

In the past few weeks there have been plenty of examples: Dillon commission, Missoula emails, Kalispell planning board, Great Falls power arm & airport, Billings law enforcement, and I’m sure others. In many of these issues, it seems the 1^st action of government is to question the action rather than responding to the inquiry.

Certainly some political gamesmanship may be at play, but that is to be expected. The beauty of our system (particularly in Montana) is the ability to ask, question, criticize, and, oh yes, participate. In the long run, these actions ultimately help our society, no matter how ridiculous, vindictive, mundane, or even political.

Now go vote.