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OTTER: Stand up to big oil, railroads
Governor Otter:
OPINIONS: Men can have them
Two recent pieces in The Press call for comment: A letter from Dan Gressler and a My Turn column from his wife. Ladies first.
WRITER: Waiting on an apology
How dare you insinuate I am a racist! Now I know what type of person you are. My black family members do not think that of me. I instructed at-risk black children who, no matter what their abilities or height, want…
COLUMN: Too far to the right, Dean
I discovered a column last month by Dean Haagenson. One bizarre idea he expressed was withholding citizenship until a person completes some kind of term of service.
THANKS: To all who helped us
To all the good people who aided my wife and me during the motor home accident July 3, I extend the greatest thanks. I was very impressed with the number of people helping us during this tragic event.
THEATRE: It's back, it's a blast
Just 10 months ago, the future of Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre was uncertain at best. Today, after having enjoyed “My Fair Lady” the 2014 Season opener, I feel a fully renewed confidence and admiration for the orga…
ESTIMATES: Get them in writing
Although I’ve lived in Shoshone County for many years, I’m a newcomer to Hayden.
One board, five leaders
Three of them are liberals.
DOG: Shot wounds police credibility
I have to reply to the news of another lapse in judgment made by our police department.
DOG: We all lost a friend
I am really sorry for Arfee’s owner. I would be heartbroken and outraged if this happened to me. Dogs aren’t called man’s best friend for nothing. They give us so much and ask very little except a lot of love.
SCHOOL: They shouldn't compete
I would like to offer a different point of view concerning the July 2nd editorial “Schools: Compete for Customers.”
DOG: Press editorial misfired
The Press editorial missed the point of the outrage about the police shooting a dog in his owner’s car vs. another violent human strangling a woman and her daughter.
Yes, it's a crisis
Leadership matters.
DOG: Police need more training
Are you kidding me! A “vicious pit bull” turns out to be a black Lab. Well, I guess a pit bull sounds better as we all know pits are vicious.
DOG: Shooting elevated doubts
In today’s editorial in the Press, I was surprised to read of your dismay because you had received no comments about the recent horrible murder committed by a young man who killed his wife and child. Yet, you note,…