PRESS: Less preaching, please

Seems like the Coeur d’Alene News is becoming a forum for proselytizing Christian Bible thumpers. What gives? Would the Coeur d’Alene Press give equal time to believers of radically different faiths or no faith at …

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GOD: Approves of Kim's column

I want to applaud Kim Cooper for his letter on June 28, “Immoral is never OK.” Thank you, Kim, for expressing what needs to be said all across America. This is not just the opinion of a handful of people, this is d…

FIREWORKS: Spare pooches the pain

Dog lovers. Be sure to keep your pals safe during Fourth of July fireworks “season.” Many of them are scared out of their minds by the noises and in trying to find safety, make a run for it. Here in the Parkside co…

CITIES: Prepare for baseless suits

After conning the Coeur d’Alene City Council into denying protection to their city’s business owners and landlords, Tony Stewart is targeting surrounding communities with his campaign to take civil rights from some…

KCRCC: Power of the people

America is a fascinating nation. It exhibits elements of every religion and every political system human history has chosen to show us. And now, thanks to the misdirected energy of the Coeur d’Alene City Council, w…

GOD: Approves of hetero sex

What I read in a recent letter to the editor was a bit shocking. Some interesting thoughts about the City Council regarding special rules of the gay community and logic.

POSTAL: Help us help ourselves

Even though I am nearing retirement, it would be irresponsible for me to leave my employer financially unstable. Like it or not, this is a problem that faces all of us but there are realistic positive solutions tha…

GAY: That doesn't mean bad

I give credit to Rick Hansen for coming up with his extreme hypothetical situations if you want to downplay the new Coeur d’Alene anti-discrimination ordinance. How about the male service technician you hired two y…

PARKING: Spell it out, Press

OK, maybe I am somewhat naive, but when I read an article in The Press I figure the person writing it has done their homework. Case in point. Coeur d’Alene Press article posted April 20 entitled “Pardon our Mess.” …

GOP: This Repub offers advice

It’s amazing how the current Republican Party is trying to stifle diverse opinions! They have their small minds made up and they get angry if anyone doesn’t go along with their plan. I’ve been a Republican for many…

MURDOCK: This Mary is different

My name is Mary M. Murdock and I live in Hayden. Apparently there is another Mary Murdock in Athol who often expresses her right wing views in the Coeur d’Alene Press. I am Democratic Precinct Captain in my neighbo…

IRONMAN: Cheers to Hadley, Cd'A

This last Sunday I completed my first Ironman and I have to say a huge thanks to the volunteers, but I have to tell you that every aspect of my visit was amazing. From the servers in the eateries, to the clerks in …

CON-CON: An insidious event

Mr. Loudenback’s “My Turn” column regarding a Constitutional Convention (con con) was right on. Some argue that a con con can be limited to a single issue, but there’s a preponderance of evidence and legal opinion …

Fairly fabulous

Maybe it's the fair weather finally being delivered to July's doorstep, but this feels like as good a time as any to put a spotlight on your Kootenai County Fairgrounds.