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EL SYD: Superb Idaho historian
Just wanted to say “Thanks” for publishing Syd Albright’s weekly history column. I enjoy learning about some of the various characters and events in our history.
ALLIANCE: Yes to water siphon
We write in response to the article by Keith Kinnaird on Feb. 24 concerning the proposal for a cold-water siphon at the Priest Lake outlet. In principle this siphon could lower the temperature of the water in Pries…
PANEL: One person, one vote
On March 12, the board of the KMPO voted to expand its KCATT (Kootenai County Area Transportation Team) committee by adding five members of the public. These members are to represent interests in areas such as bicy…
CARRIE: Ideal for Careywood
It amazes me all of the people ready to bash Carrie Bartelt, the postmaster of the tiny town’s post office.
Two tools to fight intolerance
Ignorance and intolerance are constant bedfellows. Experts tell us that these personality faults are rooted in little or poor education, lack of honest intellectual curiosity to grow in experience and understanding…
LION: Listen to tale of the trap
When I learned the fate of this lion, I knew his story needed to be told. This situation is not the exception, but is often the rule with traps and lions.
CHRISTIAN: In a word, hostile
I would like to know, just what definition Geddie Fredy gives to being “Christian?” According to the contents of Fredy’s letter, to be a Christian: Is to feel hostility toward those who don’t think as you do, belie…
SMOKE: Identify the true enemy
Now wood fire smoke is bad too?
HOMELESS: Try a little compassion
This letter is in response to Jim Jackson’s letter entitled “Homeless: A Close Encounter.”
HINDU: Just heed God's word
Regarding recent articles in The Press about Hindu prayers.
SQUIRRELS: A furry confession
I must admit Cynthia Ciallella’s letter to the editor in Sunday’s paper gave me quite a chuckle. Feeding a few squirrels shouldn’t cause such outrage. I’m more concerned about a presidential hopeful using her priva…
VA: A modest financing proposal
While I’m off my meds, I’d like to offer a solution to the over-crowding at the VAMC in Spokane and here in Coeur d’Alene. Have everyone that profits from war pay 20 cents on every $1 made in profiting from war. Ar…
Fairness: Food for thought, Cd'A
If you've ever leased an apartment for any length of time and scratched your head when the owners or managers gave discounts and bonuses to new arrivals - but not to the loyal, on-time paying renters who already li…
NUXOLL: Wrong - and ill-mannered
Senator Nuxoll refuses to apologize for her unfortunate behavior and remarks about the Hindu religion being false. Leaving aside such legitimate questions as common decency, tolerance or a kindergarten level of goo…
CONCEALED: When lips are loaded
So Vito Barbieri wants the lawmakers of Idaho to keep their special privilege to carry concealed weapons without permits. I have no problem with anyone carrying concealed providing they have a permit which ensures …