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PARANOIA: Just liberal hypocrisy
It always strikes me as odd at how those who throw around loose terms such as political paranoia and fear mongering against those who oppose their own causes in politics sleep well at night. Such is the hypocrisy o…
INTERFAITH: All about tolerance
Sholeh Patrick’s perspective of Interfaith being a trend toward a new religion is accurate, and any reasonable person might agree with her analysis of its hopeful outcome of less exclusiveness and more tolerance — …
REED: Another wonderful legacy
Thanks to Scott Reed for the many years of support for “Audubon Adventures” (an annual set of lesson plans and activities on birds, mammals, the environment and other topics) that are provided for teachers in five …
RELIGION: Careful what you call false
George Ricks in response to your letter; I am certain that the Hindus, Buddhists, etc. to include the Jews, would also regard your religion as false. Undoubtedly from the letter you had published in the Coeur d’Ale…
REGAN: Questions for 12-hour senator
Dear Mr. Brent Regan; Prominent voice of the GOP and the “very afraid.” I have questions and your “My Opinion” didn’t answer them.
A word to you graduates
Editor's note: This editorial was originally published last June 1. We think it's timely today.
POT: End the misguided war
The revolution is here to stay. The revolution is truth. The war on people needs to end. I am asking people to change their perceptions on drugs and mental health. The only reason drugs hurt society is because of t…
OOPS: Staff E3 on caption
I was reading the paper Saturday morning and saw the great picture on the Sports section cover. In case you aren’t a baseball fan, I’m sure it was shown on all the networks. It was the Mariners’ first baseman doing…
BOOKS: Stand tall against attacks
I see that the illustrious citizens of Idaho are again the laughing stock of the entire nation. Again we have a whacked out religious fundamentalist wanting to control everyone with her sanctimonious, self-righteou…
WAGES: Beware what can happen
It’s too bad that proponents of raising the minimum wage don’t seem to understand that the result of their efforts will only result in more unemployment.
FOOD: Carriers thank donors
The Coeur d’Alene letter carriers want to express a very special thank you to the community for their generosity during our annual food drive on May 9.
HEALTH: About our mortality
Readers of On Health Care’s Cliff should note carefully the chart in your series that illustrates the dramatic rise in annual per capita health care costs after age 60 in the U.S. compared to other industrialized n…
ADLER: Needs to amend his stance
I did not attend Adler’s recent Second Amendment presentation at the Coeur d’Alene library. I am responding here to the front-page article about it in the Coeur d’Alene Press.
At last, it's East Sherman
When folks get together one week from tonight, practicality and ideology are almost certain to clash.
HOLIDAY: What it is - and is not
Your staff writer was incorrect when stating that Memorial Day is a “national holiday.” In the United States, there are no “national holidays.” Memorial Day is a federal holiday, as well as being a state holiday ce…