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SLOTS: Not in our back yard
When I began my work as Sheriff in 1977, there was open prostitution and gambling in Kootenai County. Seeing the effects these illegal activities had on the community and families, my office made it a priority to s…
LEGISLATURE: A monument to waste
A very interesting article in Tuesday’s paper about millions of dollars spent by Idaho taxpayers on outside counsel. This report is actually one of many report cards on the effectiveness of our Idaho Legislature. T…
GAY: Satire extraordinaire
Regarding Russ Fahlgren’s My Turn, “Smart people beware”:
LAWSUIT: Look in the mirror
So let me get this straight, Mr. Stone. You settled with the county for $315,000 of taxpayer money, money that you didn’t work for, without understanding that the “confidential” agreement was a matter of public rec…
OAKS: Deserves the recognition
I read the “In Person” on Randy Oaks. What a wonderful tribute to a giving spirit. Randy is the kind of person who gives to important causes, confirming his identity as someone who not only cares, but cares enough …
SERVICE: Standing tall under fire
I wrote a letter complaining about an old guy with a retired military ball cap wishing that “Someone had shot that Obama by now.” Recently two critics of that letter questioned my military service.
GOVERNMENT: Get what we deserve
Before a person can practice medicine, be a pilot of any type, drive a bus or operate a train, practice law, or any other myriad of occupations that require study, certification and recertification, we require that…
CARROLL: Call him great coach
If Seattle had caught the ball for a touchdown, Pete Carroll would have been a hero — glorified.
LEVY: Compromise is not an option
On Tuesday, March 10, your vote is crucial to support the Renewal Supplemental Levy for the Coeur d’Alene School District. Supporting public education is important because we are investing in the future of our chil…
GOP: Don't shut down DHS
Senator Risch Wants Plan B on Amnesty:
TAXES: Don't pay and see you later
So Ralph Hallock has announced he’s not paying taxes because of other people’s injustice of not doing so? Good luck with that.
Young, hard bodies are overrated
Love is in the air; tomorrow is Valentine's Day. And today is Friday the 13th.
GAY: The cats are chasing dogs
According to my understanding, God is the potter; we’re the clay. He says a dog chases the cat. The devil in his pride said the equivalent of the cat should chase the dog. All babies are born asexual and sexuality …
GAY: Religion isn't the answer
I am writing in response to Mr. Hollingsworth’s letter “Gay: Religion can help you.” I am disappointed to read such an ignorant letter. I am hurt that there are still people in our community who cannot accept every…
TRAPPING: New laws are needed
I am writing in support of Darlene Carlton’s letter of Feb. 6 on the dangers of trapping. With the number of dogs being injured or killed in traps, I no longer feel safe taking my two dogs out hiking on public trai…