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REPUBLIC: It's going, going
Wake up America! We are about to lose our Republic and we must fight to save it. Alexis de Tocqueville in his 19th century observation of America said, “The American Republic will endure until the Congress discover…
STUDENT: Share with us, please
Each member of our class is working on a project called the “Parade of States.” We are responsible for gathering as much information as we can from a number of sources.
EVIL: Fight it with conservatives
The Bible tells of people being turned over to a reprobate mind because they did not like to retain God in their knowledge (Rom 1:28). When someone denies God long enough and disputes His judgments, He allows them …
CARRIER: Tribute to King George
“Hi George! Good morning!”
EDUCATION: Tie it to good jobs
The opinions on education miss important facts.
IDAHO: Time for major change
Of all states, Idaho ranks 49th in per capita income and 48th in education. We rank 19th in unemployment; the problem is that we also rank 49th with the highest percentage of minimum wage jobs. What have our “conse…
PLOWS: Great job this winter
I want to congratulate the city of Coeur d’Alene for the good job they are doing on getting us all plowed out in a timely manner this winter.
COLUMN: Day won by discourse
Here is my response to Craig Smith’s “My Turn” on Feb. 28: First, he must have had a darned good English teacher in high school. Second, he proves that not being afraid to ask hard questions (like I asked) can crea…
AG GAG: Bill shames Idaho
I applauded Gov. Jan Brewer the other day when she vetoed the “right to discriminate bill,” the measure disguised under a cloak of religious freedom. Whether Brewer acquired common sense or she was afraid Arizona w…
COUPLE: Life is beautiful
There is so much in the news that is violent, ugly, sad, controversial, etc., that maybe it is appropriate to take a look at something beautiful.
Young and very professional
Just when you feel like it's time for a wake, along comes an awakening.
INTERNET: Check providers closely
Since someone recently reported having trouble with Magic Jack, I would like to relate my poor experiences with my Internet provider, Hughesnet.
THANKS: To an honest person
I would like to thank the good Samaritan who turned my purse into Costco on Feb. 25, after I had left it in a cart in the parking lot and drove away!
GUNS: For students to defend themselves
I have heard a lot of different opinions about students possessing firearms on college campuses. Some are concerned about more shootings on school grounds, but it seems that every time a maniacal killer attacks som…
NIC: Athletics not untouchable
NIC is a local community college, and local taxpayers should all remember that Kootenai County taxpayers pay for any activity not covered by tuition income. I, for one, believe a community college should be whateve…