Opinion
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CLIMATE: Denying the change deniers
First of all, congratulations on the cartoon about the climate deniers and the sea level rising that was in the paper the other day.
EMU: Story has a happy ending
So many times The Press takes negative hits for bad reporting etc… well… here’s a thumbs up for you. Thanks to the article and pictures you printed on the Emu story, happily she is now home! After being savagely at…
TRAFFIC: Timing of lights is terrible
We moved to Coeur d’Alene a year and a half ago and love everything about this town and the area except for one thing — the traffic lights. I spent 22 years doing road construction in northern Chicago and the subur…
NAMES: Sharing several thoughts
I often try to think “outside the box” and challenge conventional wisdom (although I’m not always right!).
RATHDRUM: Keep mountain pristine
Have not seen the proposed survey about Rathdrum Mountain, however, This is a no brainer. This area is filled with recreational opportunities. To develop the mountain would create security problems and invite unwan…
Pity those who can't hear the music
Thanks to the Coeur d'Alene School Board's decision Monday night to keep "Of Mice and Men" where it belongs - in the classroom - local high school students will continue to be better prepared not just for future ac…
LETTER: Complaint misses target
In response to “The Liningers’” letter to The Press. May I ask, where do you get the time to sit on your porch and videotape to see if law enforcement is present day and night? May I suggest you keep your children …
CLIFF: Help is at hand
Thank you for running your eye-opening series “On health care’s cliff.” Thank you to Dr. Abate and other caring physicians who are making a difference.
ISLAMISTS: At least they're committed
America has largely become a nation without a moral code - except for the worship of “me.” If it feels good, do it; the selfie plague; social media informing the entire world of what you had for breakfast; non-stop…
ADLER: God gave OK for guns
This is in response to Dr. David Adler. I wasn’t at the library when he gave his speech so I didn’t hear it right from the horse’s (or should I say jackass’s) mouth. But I read it in The Press and could not believe…
BASEBALL: Legion needs an assist
An open letter to the community of Coeur d’Alene:
POLICE: Best way for safety
Regarding the law enforcement leaders seeing a need for a broader change in police training and culture … WITS, rather than weapons … whenever possible. Does that include Secret Service personnel who protect the Pr…
MOUNTAIN: 'No' to development
The City of Rathdrum along with other community groups has been looking at options for the development of the City’s Rathdrum Mountain property. The city owns 557 acres which is steep and hilly and irregular in sha…
ELECTION: Public safety remorse
We voted, low numbers represent the truth. On Tuesday we voted and we were among the 8 percent. We voted No, not for public safety but for the lack of it, something more money can’t fix. We have small children and …
THANKS: From a candidate
Thank you so much to the 35 percent of voters who cast their ballots for me on May 19. I really wanted to serve you as the Post Falls Highway District 3 commissioner. Thank you to the staff at the Post Falls Highwa…