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POLITICS: A plan for the people
Take the politicians’ benefits away from them. And their automatic raises in wages. We the taxpayers should have the right to vote on giving them a raise.
SEQUESTER: No, cuts aren't evil
The Democrats/liberals can not think beyond “tax and spend” economics. Their guiding philosophy seems to be “All Power to the Government” and they can not understand nor sympathize with the free enterprise system.
EXCHANGE: Still no answers
The last Legislators Town Hall held Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library witnessed a vast majority of the record 200+ citizens firmly oppose the State of Idaho’s proposed implementation of Obamaca…
McEUEN: Ode to beloved tree
Just when I think I’ve seen and heard it all, something manifests that proves me wrong. I have been in the throes of accepting the changes to McEuen Field and reconciling myself to the cost of those changes when an…
TRUCKS: Not fan of big ones
I am afraid using 95 in Coeur d’Alene just might get more difficult with Senate Bill 1117 which would approve even larger trucks coming through town with the approval from local elected leaders. Trucks with weight …
They shoot the messenger
How deep can distrust run?
POTHOLE: Bad spot in Rathdrum
The entrance to Rathdrum Post Office has had a large pothole for over two months. I asked why they do not fill it as it can throw auto tires out of alignment and damage tires. I was told we do not own the building;…
CASTLE'S: Reader on memory lane
Ever notice how random thoughts just pop into your head at times? I suddenly wondered if there was anyone left in CDA who remembers Castle’s store.
PRESIDENT: GOP must get serious
Republicans have already run two milquetoasts! WHEN are they going to get their act together and run a real Republican?
McEUEN: In a word, folks, tough
You don’t like the $20 million McEuen Field makeover? Tough! You don’t like the hydroplane races coming back to CDA? Tough! You don’t like that the previously defeated Luna laws are being reintroduced? Tough! You d…
ABORTION: Don't be deceived
I once had a long talk with a pro-abortion woman who finally confessed, “Yes, I know it’s a baby, but I still want the right to kill it at my decision.” She is the only honest pro-abort I’ve ever met and I told her…
POLITICS: Why Malek is admired
Kudos to Mike Patrick and his editorial staff in reference to the editorial in The Press on March 1. The question was: Is it that legislators who don’t take a hard line, fist-clenching, spittle-spewing stance on on…
Join the drug war
The pretty 19-year-old girl and her mother came to Dr. Joseph Abate at Dirne Clinic for help. The girl admitted that she was taking 16 oxycontin tablets a day - a stunning sum - and couldn't stop. Dr. Abate quickly…
LEVY: Seniors deserve a break
‘Tis the time of year, time to “do it for the children.” I read with interest the letter from Mr. Hanson who with his wife probably have a pretty nice income from the sounds of it. I commend them for their success.…
COINS: No gold for investigators
According to the Press article about CoiNuts last Saturday, the police and prosecutor have taken the tack that Mr. Mitchell did not commit a crime because they could not prove “intent.” All this while having a stac…