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SCHOOL: Look to past for future
I note your comment in your editorial this morning (July 6) that “One-third of Idaho students are already behind in reading by fourth grade.” We seem to be spending a lot of time and effort trying to improve gradua…
SHOOTING: Know your target
According to the news report on July 9 on Channel 2, the dog that was shot was NOT a pit bull. The pictures showed a black labrador retriever. There is no resemblance to a pit bull, not even close.
HYDROS: Calling all supporters
My name is Paul Plummer, and I am a “local” Coeur d’Alene resident who is writing on behalf of the local motorsports contingent in the Coeur d’Alene/Spokane area regarding H1 Hydroplane racing and what appears to b…
GOP: Just look at DOW
Wow! Looks like I stirred up some bitter tea. All you have to do is look at the front page of the July 4 free Press “Bow to the Dow.” Sure looks like a big improvement since the GOP left office in January 2009. As …
INTERNET: Keep it free of sales tax
On May 6, 2013, the U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act that requires out of state retailers to collect and remit the due sales tax for out-of-state purchases.
This selfie is unflattering
By mid-afternoon Thursday, the story about a man charged with murdering a woman and her daughter in Post Falls had elicited zero comments on cdapress.com.
ELECTION: Limit the incumbents
Many of your readers speak of term limits. If they truly want term limits, here is a way to get them. When you enter your voting booth this November, cast your vote for the “In” candidate’s opponent. Quickest and e…
Thanks for the party
The Fourth was first class in Coeur d'Alene.
RULING: On further review
With regard to the letter from the CEO of Planned Parenthood in Washington, he needs to read the Supreme Court decision about Hobby Lobby. It only concerns 4 out of 20 contraceptives — mostly abortives (morning aft…
KROC: Water, water, everywhere
To Giuli who was disappointed to lose Aqua Zumba at the Kroc Center: There are great water classes available in the morning in the Comp Pool. Deep Water Sensation 360 at 8 a.m., and Hydro-Maniacs at 9 a.m., Monday …
FLAG: Long may it wave
In response to U.S. Navy Veterans Gerald and Jeanne Bauerle: They should be commended and thanked for their honorable service in defending that very flag (whose value is being challenged to this day) to which they …
IRONMAN: Beauty was on display
My husband ran the Ironman. He collapsed shortly after crossing the finish line. It happened in front of my eyes, and I was very distraught. With this letter I want to thank all those spectators and volunteers that…
RULING: God would agree
I thought that Karl Eastlund, of Planned Parenthood, was deceptive, which should be expected from a Planned Parenthood representative. More than once he said that Hobby Lobby was denying their employees from gettin…
RULING: Not a war on women
If you listen to the news media, Hillary and the president, the Supreme Court ruling set back women’s right to birth control. Planned Parenthood President Karl Eastlund said “discriminate against women and their ri…
OBAMA: Let us count the ways
What should I praise Obama for? Let’s start with the preamble of Dan Gressler’s letter.