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BARBIERI: Like Founding Fathers
I read Cheryl Stransky’s flyer wherein comparisons are made between herself and Vito Barbieri. She listed all the reasons why we should re-elect Barbieri. If you want your children educated by the government, which…
VOTE: And yes, each one counts
I believe that it is my job as a voter to be informed about the candidates and the issues before voting.
SHELTON: Support him on Nov. 4
We are writing to express our support for Mica Kidd Island Fire District Fire Commissioner Chris Shelton. There is an attempt to recall Chris in the Nov. 4 election.
SILVER: Time for a new treasurer
An article in the Coeur d’Alene Press reported that Idaho State Treasurer, Ron Crane, “inappropriately transferred investments” which “cost taxpayers $10 million and could result in a total loss of $27 million.” Cr…
ARFEE: Sorry, not worth $350K
OK, enough about Arfee. The owner got his 15+ minutes and I’m sorry his dog got shot but in what universe is it worth $350K? The officer was wrong and needs some training. He was given a cut in pay and I’m sure lea…
BUSINESS: Declare your prejudices
It would be useful to have a list of area businesses, other than The Hitching Post, that would deny services to taxpaying GLBT community members. This list would eliminate the possibility of inadvertently spending …
LOVE: Apply it universally
I am a Christian too, and I believe that Christ’s love touches every single person in this universe. I also believe God puts different individuals on Earth that do not follow his written word so that true Christian…
CASA: These kids need you
Imagine yourself, if you can, as a little 3-year-old child climbing into a tub to splash around, giggle a bit, and be squeaky clean when you’re done. Instead, that tub became a terrifying experience at the hands of…
All together now
Don't be shy about accusing outsiders of pushing their agendas in the matter of same-sex marriage. Too often, outsiders' goal is to promote their cause even if it tears our community apart. And that applies to folk…
USPS: Been there, failed at that
I read Mr. Paige’s letter about the USPS with great amazement. He is so wrong it is stunning. He states that no tax dollars are used. Really? According to the postmaster general, the USPS is losing $25,000,000 per …
VOTERS: Numbers to think about
Idaho? Among the 50 states, Idaho ranks either 50th or nearly 50th in many areas. Every election we re-elect the same people again and again and again and …
ORIENTATION: No choice in the matter
We don’t usually write letters to the editor but after reading Rob Artis’ Oct. 17 letter in the paper we felt compelled to write. His letter implies that gays and lesbians choose their lifestyle or sexual orientati…
Overture overpass
And just when you were wondering where Clay Larkin had wandered off to in his golden years, having retired in January as Post Falls mayor, there he was, right on the front page of Wednesday's Press. And for very go…
COLUMN: It takes a human touch
Oct. 15 — To William Rutherford — Coeur d’Alene Press. I do have a response to your column in The Press, on the above date. Being in my late 80s, I know the importance of staying active and being with others, wheth…
POST: Nation in a nutshell
The Hitching Post saga created by the Politically Correct Coeur d’Alene city fathers and mothers illustrates what is happening to our country on a larger scale. Both “sides” had rights before, now only one “side” d…