Opinion
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FREEDOM: Must apply to everyone
I love free speech. Many of us do not realize it but often when we try to convince others of our point of view, the opposite happens. The current subject of gay marriage is a good example.
EDUCATION: Key to Idaho's future
Sholeh Patrick’s “Without Education, Democracy Can’t Survive” was a soothing breath of fresh air as I experience my first election season as an Idaho resident. Our most conservative candidates invoke the Constituti…
AIRPORT: Got some explaining to do
Several recent articles have showcased how valuable the Cd’A Airport is to the county, bringing millions of dollars in revenue into the county. Then we hear that KMPO “was blindsided” by the planned airport expansi…
DARK: Doesn't mean sex offender here
Oh great! Now if our porch light is off tonight our neighbors will be wondering if we’re sex offenders? What if we’re not home? If we’re sick or invalids? If our religion doesn’t recognize Halloween? If we don’t ha…
THEFT: It's a trick, not a treat
We had a Halloween thief visit us at 1:40 am while we were sleeping on Oct. 24. The pissant took two hanging decorations directly off our front porch.
Finally, it's Frighty night!
What's better than celebrating Halloween on a Friday night?
SHRINER: Leaves strong impression
I recently met Jerry Shriner at a neighborhood event and was very impressed with his answers to a myriad of questions posed by my neighbors. We need a commissioner (District 2) with the life experiences and persona…
VOTE: Party affiliation matters
Is it an oversight that Democrat candidates Anne Nesse, Cheryl Stransky, Bruce Noble and Jerry Shriner leave their party affiliation off their literature and signs, or is it an intentional attempt to try and separa…
AIRPORT: Reason to support 2 men
I was surprised to learn that Pappy Boyington Field’s airport manager Greg Delavan was recently removed from that position for no stated reason. I know Greg personally and he is a strong advocate for the airport an…
SIMS: Stances make sense
Kathy Sims, Rep. 4th District, Seat 2 is doing her job well. So, why did she vote against Senate Bill 1352 entitled “Behavioral Health Community Crisis Centers?” First the language of the bill is problematic. For e…
BALUKOFF: Ads don't tell the truth
I am writing this letter in response to all of the misleading information that is being put out there for our voters to use in making a decision on who to vote for in the gubernatorial race in November. We should a…
SHRINER: Firmly rooted here
This letter is written in support of Democrat Jerry Shriner for County Commissioner. I have known Jerry and his wife Diane for several years as members of the Panhandle Back Country Horsemen chapter.
RECALL: Support for Chris Shelton
I’ve mailed my ballot for the upcoming Mica Kidd Island Fire District election. Wording of the recall petition against Commissioner Chris Shelton is misleading and inaccurate, to say the least. Please educate yours…
VOTE: For best qualified people
Please vote on November 4th and consider qualifications and character over party affiliation when exercising your citizenship responsibility. It defies both common sense and logic to presume that either party’s can…
VOTE: For Rep. Raul Labrador
To all who despise our American Constitution and its Bill of Rights, all who would love to make America a third world nation, all who would apologize to the world for our country (despite the fact that 93,000 Ameri…