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EDITORIAL: Not exactly supreme
I felt compelled to address some of the misinformation and misunderstandings evident in The Press’s opinion from Sunday’s paper. First of all, the presumption that same-sex marriage will somehow reduce the abortion…
STIFFED: And left in tears
I would like to thank all those people who go to restaurants and run away without paying for their bill so the waiter/waitress has to pay out of his/her pocket for them! Especially those two that stiffed my daughte…
FLAG: Greensferry display inspiring
It’s refreshing to see the American flag flying on the Greensferry Overpass project. Driving north toward the Post Office on Greensferry Road, it’s spectacular with Rathdrum Mountain in the background.
COURT: Didn't listen to God
Every movement to excuse a moral wrong becomes a movement to condone it, every movement to condone a moral wrong becomes a movement to extend it. In struggling against everyday sickness, sorrow and crime we struggl…
DEMS: Wrong party for racism
The ridiculous Fink letter blaming Democrats for the ails of Confederate flag-waving racism begs the question: if Democrats are racists, then why do 19 out of 20 blacks vote Democratic? Or 3 out of 4 Latinos or Asi…
LETTERS: Not everybody agrees
I would like to respond to four letters in The Press on July 1 from Keith, George, Ron and Bob.
IRONMAN: Cheer the fans, volunteers
As an out-of-town participant in Ironman, I would like to express my gratitude to the city of Coeur d’Alene for your gracious hospitality, unreserved enthusiasm and unparalleled support. Your volunteers and residen…
Standing tall in all that smoke
The Hayden resident caught himself complaining about the smoke in the air, which was making his afternoon outing less than ideal.
COURT: Loses some stature
Supreme Court? Is it really supreme? Maybe it’s time to rename it.
TRAPPING: F&G fails in its duties
Idaho Department of Fish and Game recently announced its new “solution” to body-gripping traps in Idaho requiring a mandatory trapper’s education course. The commission stated that they believe that, “A change in t…
MILLIE: A word to her daughter
May I make a suggestion to Millie Hayes’ daughter? If you’re living with your mother, get the hell out. She’s making you a victim. I think this is the second letter your mother wrote about you being unable to find …
FOURTH: It's Dependence Day
As my husband and I do our trips into Coeur d’Alene, I observe the “patriotism” that comes with the yearly celebration of this country’s independence at the cost of many lives, July 4, 1776.
ABORTION: The PETA paradox
Does anybody ever wonder about all the ads on TV telling about the unethical treatment of our poor animals?
IRONMAN: Treated like royalty
I just completed my first Ironman last weekend in CDA. While the race itself was certainly challenging and demanding, I was mainly struck by the support and help of both the volunteer staff and the CDA community. E…
WEEDS: Here they come, Athol
For those of you who delight in weed identification I have some breaking news. Take US-95 north from CDA and when you get in the vicinity of Athol, or the new turnoff for Athol, check out the areas that border US-9…