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TREES: Can't live without 'em
I would like to add a couple of comments to Bill Irving’s article, No. 1 “Amen” and No. 2 “Trees.” One of nature’s biggest enemies to carbon dioxide is trees. Without them Earth would not have a breathable atmosphe…
SOUZA: Qualified for Legislature
I have known and supported Mary Souza since I moved to Coeur d’Alene in 2005. My reasons are simple but crystal clear: (1) She has proven to be a solid thinker with the ability to sift through the hype and emotion …
NESSE: Leads with compassion
In the 15 years that we have known Anne Nesse, we have observed her compassion for all. She has demonstrated enormous energy and dedication to understanding issues and to changing those policies which perpetuate un…
STRANSKY: The far better choice
It is election time in Idaho. In November, we go to the polls to determine which candidates best exemplify our world view. Unfortunately, that “view” has been getting consistently smaller, and in some instances, do…
ABORTION: Writer misses on analogy
I have these questions for Dr. George W. Rodkey; what would you know of the events of Ferguson, Mo.? First that it would concern a young African-American teen who purportedly was unarmed and supposedly surrendered …
DISCOUNTS: Don't penalize customers
All retailers should note a common error which is being made. Discounts are being offered to the customers only if they have email or meet certain criteria. If the retailer tries to grasp the old-fashioned value th…
Banned ignorance
Now that Banned Book Week 2014 has concluded, we've got something to say.
PEDOPHILES: Where is the outrage?
What is it with men? Why are they the gender of the pedophile 99 times out of 100 if not all 100? And why is our community more outraged over flags in trees, having guns in public places or deer in Dalton Gardens?
FORESTS: Fees in the trees
I have just learned that the Forest Service has been trying to pass a fee for taking a picture in the forest. The fee can be as much as $1,500. This applies to organizations and individuals alike. If this be true t…
SHERMAN: When east meets mess
My wife and I have lived on the east side of town for more than 20 years, and have always enjoyed the close in location that it has offered. What has taken place over the last couple of years is somewhat disturbing…
WHITE: Good man, impossible position
I read Lee White’s profile (In Person, Sept. 21), sounds like a decent man. He says he is hoping the public trusts the department to do the right thing. Very hard to trust anyone when nothing is being said.
Yes, authors speak, too
For this reader, Jess Walter could do no wrong. Not far into his novel "Beautiful Ruins" he had mentioned the University of Arizona, the Chicago Cubs and Sandpoint, with a delightful smattering of naughty Scottish …
ABORTION: Adolph or Ludwig van?
Excellent letter from Mr. Hollingsworth re: abortion but followed by a rather puzzling response from Beatrus Steele on Sept. 19. Mr. Hollingsworth said, in effect, don’t kill those aligned for abortion because one …
ISIS: Obama hasn't a clue
First of all, I would like to apologize to Jimmy Carter, whom I once accused of being the most incompetent president this country has had thus far. That was B.O. (Before Obama).
ARFEE: And one more thing
I promise this is my last letter regarding the unprovoked and uncalled-for murder of Arfee.