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ALBRIGHT: Brings history to life
My wife and I always look forward to reading Syd Albright’s history articles in the Sunday paper. We particularly liked last Sunday’s article about World War I and the Idaho hero. We are presently listening to the …
TRAFFIC: Controls are out of control
Well, Wes Alderson, you’re the one who’s sad in your Aug. 14 letter to the editor regarding Douglas Weir’s “My Turn” article. Mr. Weir’s statements were right on and I wholeheartedly agreed with him regarding that …
HEALTH CARE: Ask the right question
In exploring a critical issue, columnist Chuck Malloy and the leaders he quotes ask the wrong question. The fundamental quandary our society faces is not whether health insurance is a right, but whether health care…
FETUS: Sorry, they're not human
Observing an unborn baby develop is fascinating! From a single-cell eukaryotic animal, to a stem-cell sponge-like blastocyst, to an embryo with re-absorbable tail and gill ridges and herbivore eyes on side of head,…
HUNTING: That's not what this is
All the hoopla over the killing of Cecil the lion, a giraffe and a warthog seem to me to be missing the point. Hunters hunt. It is what it is. The problem, as I see it, is that the hunters aren’t actually hunting. …
LETTERS: No hate-spewing
I’ve read some letters to the editor lately of people sharing their “thoughts” about many things, and the anger and venom is disturbing. Why can’t we share our opinions in a civilized way instead of spewing hate? W…
PUBLIC: Don't get Trumped
Caution: A blustery wind is attacking the United States! Its name is TRUMP.
ELDERLY: Abuse a huge problem
You are wise to write about seniors in your editorial. Elder abuse is so rampant.
IGNITE: Citizen seeks budget details
There’s a public hearing on ignite cda’s proposed 2016 budget this coming Wednesday, Aug. 19. The hearing is required for adoption of its $7,000,000+ budget, but ignite cda refuses to disclose where the (taxpayers’…
It pays to work in government
Once upon a time, if you worked for government - what's known as a public service job - you understood that your pay and benefits would lag behind your counterparts working for American businesses, but you also had…
CHEERS: Youth lend helping hand
I am writing in response to having met some very outstanding young men and women who helped me out.
TRUMP: You're voting for Hillary
Walking through a grocery store parking lot I saw a car with a Trump bumper sticker on it. I don’t believe Trump will be the Republicans’ choice to run for president when it’s all said and done. I’m pretty sure he …
COLLEGE: Clinton plan unaffordable
As reported by AP, Hillary is to propose a $350 billion college plan to make colleges more affordable? We can’t afford where the government has us today.
THANKS: More than clean cars
I would just like to take a moment and thank the people who own and manage the Car Wash Plazas in Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls. Every Saturday they offer the use of their facility for three hours to local sports te…
COPS: Perception of impropriety
I mailed a receipt from one of the local sandwich shops to Police Chief White asking to meet with me at his convenience. This receipt showed a “Police & Fire” discount of approximately 50 percent for the police off…