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POST: Siding with the Knapps
Ladies and gentlemen, hello. I am writing this letter to communicate that I am heartbroken over this issue in which the city of Coeur d’Alene has put the Knapps in. My wife and I spent Labor Day in your great town …
GAY: Not a choice - or crime
I feel compelled to respond to Phil Membury’s letter in which he criticizes Kelly Ferguson for having the courage to accept her son’s realization that he is gay and to support his decision to “not hide in the close…
TASK FORCE: What is its real agenda?
I would like to thank the City Council and the other citizens of Coeur d’Alene for passing the city of Coeur d’Alene’s Anti-Discrimination Ordinance.
POST: Can't have it both ways
Did I read this correctly? Is the Hitching Post trying to claim they are both a profit business, who could not turn away same-sex partners AND a religious corporation who could? If their faith needs to discriminate…
VOTE: Support the Democrats
The writer of a recent letter to the editor bloviated about his imagined idea of the Idaho Democratic Platform apparently without his having actually read it. Here is the abbreviated list of the values listed in th…
WUEST: Deserves better treatment
I have known Robert Wuest since 1981 when I worked as a building inspector for the county and later as the Idaho State Building Official retiring in 1997. His relationship with the people he worked with, the people…
SHELTON: No call for a recall
Much has happened since the article “Fire district leader may face recall” on Aug. 19 when a misguided campaign was launched to recall Fire Commissioner Chris Shelton, who is a volunteer and one of the best things …
SIMS: Experience is highly valued
We often have to make choices during an election and I have made two choices. I am supporting Kathy Sims and not supporting Ann Nesse. The reason is simple. I like to have people hold office that have had experienc…
ARFEE: Penalty, crime don't fit
I am 83 years old and not in the habit of writing letters to the editor. I realize this letter should be going to the governor or my senator or even the chief of police. The chief has obviously decided that Officer…
POST: There are plenty of options
I am writing you with regard to the controversy surrounding the Hitching Post. I am a non-denominational ordained minister. I believe that love can be found by anyone, at any time, and it doesn’t discriminate again…
PRESS: Bias isn't evident
Regarding Laura Boro’s letter to the editor: The Post Falls Press newspaper I have found to be fair and square, sharing ALL points of view. I have been reading the newspaper from Orange County and The Press, and th…
SHRINER: Background, knowledge key
Jerry Shriner has been an active citizen of Kootenai County for many years. We need local candidates like him who have seen how Kootenai County has changed and are willing and able to work hard to make the best tha…
VOTE: Stand up for Stransky
On Nov. 4, eligible voters are encouraged to cast their ballots for Cheryl Stansky, a candidate for State Representative, Position A, Idaho Legislative District 2. We have known her to be a highly able, accomplishe…
DEER: Numbers are growing
I sympathize with the residents of Dalton Gardens, though they are not alone in their plight with white-tailed deer. Here in Nettleton Gulch we have quite a herd with as many as 18 in a group at a time. At this mom…
VOTE: R or D, Shriner's best
Jerry Shriner is the best candidate for the job of Kootenai County Commissioner. Jerry has a broad experience: 20 years in criminal correction ending as Special Assistant to the Alaskan Commissioner of Corrections,…