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The problem with pot
It seems each time we open a newspaper we are assailed with stories of marijuana’s ability to rescue state economies and its power to heal. But little if any data is included about what actually is happening in sta…
Civility is good; morality is better
Thank you Sholeh Patrick for the excellent article on civility. I am sure there are lots of people who could benefit by putting into practice your suggestions both for speaking and writing (myself included).
America, there's still time to repent
How the mighty have fallen. A nation conceived in liberty and justice for all, whose very conception was acknowledged as by the grace of God. A nation born of war who wanted nothing but peace. By following the prec…
The cost of 2-hour 'free' parking
Government occasionally thinks of a brilliant idea, talks it up, and then enacts legislation, sending it on its way like a proud parent watching a child riding his bike for the first time. Unlike that parent, howev…
Unfair to the Fair: Much ado about audits
As a certified public accountant, a longtime Fair supporter and patron, and now — as of Wednesday — a member of the finance committee for the Fair, I am again …
Risch on civil discourse: Not in this society
Picture this. The Boise City Club wanted somebody to talk about the subject of civility in politics. So who did the club ask to be the speaker at its recent luncheon?
Bill of Rights protects all children
This letter is in response to an article in The Press about the review of the Idaho faith-healing exemption. I write in support of ADA county prosecutor Jean Fisher’s effort to protect the individual rights of Idah…
Nuisance law gives guidance in noise case
I read the article in Saturday’s paper about dirt bikes and the conflict between the land owners. As a developer, builder and attorney I feel I can comment fairly on this and want to make a few points I feel need t…
Labrador 'conversations' play to his strengths
Congressman Raul Labrador has come up with a creative way of campaigning for re-election — without making stump speeches. He had a better idea this time, scheduling 20 “Conversations with the Congressman” events th…
Millennials deserve better deal than Social Security
For the 28 percent of Idaho’s population who are Millennials, politics probably looks pretty bleak this year. No wonder: Both parties are actively trying to ruin our futures.
Bernie backers boost Plan B
The presumptive nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties are the most unpopular in history!
One way to solve the president predicament
There ought to be an amendment to the Constitutional amendment that limits the terms of a president to two consecutive terms, which would require each major political party’s nominee for President come only from th…
Presidential politics play bigger in Nevada than Idaho
As an Idahoan who has lived most of my 66 years here, I can offer plenty of testimony on what there is to love about the Gem State. But it’s a pretty depressing place during presidential election years.
Targeting police: Our new reality
Five Dallas police officers killed, three Baton Rouge police officers killed, two bailiffs killed in a courthouse, a Milwaukee officer shot several times while…
More gun laws aren't the answer
There are two things that you cannot win in Idaho: An argument with someone who is drunk in a bar, and a debate over guns — especially if you’re on the side of imposing more gun control laws.