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Let's pull the plug on fear
In the universe of thin lines, the one separating unfounded fear and prudent caution isn't really thin at all.
SB 1067: Why it's bad news
My intent in opposing this bill on the international-dead-beat-dads is that the bill originated out of The Hague, the U.N. headquarters for The International Criminal Court. Of course those judges know quite a lot …
SHOLEH: Superb column on sharia
I want to thank Sholeh Patrick for her enlightening column sharing the facts about Sharia and Islam. Unfortunately, we live in a time when fear of the different or unknown dictates decision-making, even at the high…
SHOLEH: Correct on Islam, sharia
I love Sholeh Patrick’s column on Sharia, and I am reading it from far away. I am a Coeur d’Alene teacher on leave, living in the desert community of Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. I can vouch for everyth…
SHOLEH: She - and Islam - offend
Once again Sholeh Patrick reveals her ignorance (“Sharia, Islam far from uniform” April 14), regarding false religions which hold many souls captive; this time it’s Islam. Once again she condemns Idaho lawmakers, t…
SHOLEH: Honor well-earned
Congratulations, Sholeh Patrick, on being the recipient of the 2014 “Civil Rights Award” Monday night from the KCTFHR.
DOWNTOWN: A rude awakening
I was recently lucky enough to land a job that has me working about half the week in our lovely downtown area. Little did I know of the nightmare I would face trying to park downtown.
SHARIA: Column, stories appreciated
Just want to thank Sholeh Patrick for her column on Islam and Sharia law. It was so helpful to understand the differences among Muslims, where Shi’a and Sunnis reside, how conservative and more mainstream versions …
Press editorial: On moose and legislative mayhem
We open this editorial with an apology to all dead moose.
PROSECUTOR: A big case awaits
I’m so happy to see the County Prosecutor has really got aggressive with the cases regarding “Falcon Death” (Press March 11) and “Wolf Shooter” (Press March 15) and slapped the “CoiNuts Owner” on the wrist (Press M…
MILLIE: Idaho is 'screw you' state
My daughter recently went to Kootenai Emergency for severe pain. She went two days in a row for pain so severe she was bent over. They practically did NOTHING for her and yet she got a bill for $7,000. Now her insu…
JESUIT: History should be factual
The writer Herndon in his April 12 letter to the editor, citing his disdain and hatred for the Catholic Church while excusing Catholics, whom he seems to like very much, seems peculiar to say the least. The problem…
BIFFY: Date with fate averted
This is for all the people out there who have lost faith.
COLUMN: A word about Wallace
My thanks to History Corner reader Ron Roizen who pointed out that in Sunday’s column about Idaho Territory Congressman William Henson Wallace, the city of Wallace was named after a different Wallace. My mistake. M…
JESUIT: Attacks are nothing new
Having just returned from Sunday Mass celebrated by a Jesuit priest from Gonzaga (a “hotbed” of Jesuit activity) I feel compelled to respond to Wilson Herndon’s letter of this same date — April 12. As a Catholic, I…