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ABORTION: Keep religion to self
In response to Bonnie Hayes; according to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, women have the same rights as anyone else to not have religious views imposed upon them. Precisely, religious special interests…
GOP: Get over all your losses
Sour grapes! I’m really getting tired of these same old Letters to the Editor about our President. To all you right wing radicals out there, “You lost, so get over it and quit your whining.” You’re frustrated, angr…
GRIDLOCK: Just say no, Raul
Raul Labrador has revealed his true anti-democracy colors. He was quoted in the NY Times as saying that he was frustrated with his fellow Republican leader of the House, John Boehner. He said it was “a huge concern…
LIBRARY: Parking problem exposed
On Feb. 23, legislators descended upon CdA’s library for a meeting. This “business first” body once again demonstrated their lack of consideration for regular citizens by taking every parking spot set aside for lib…
LEVY: Invest in quality education
In a time when the “sky seems to be falling” with every turn of the page of the newspaper and tensions run high for every election season, I feel so compelled to ask for support for the Coeur d’Alene School Distric…
CHICKENS: Cuts fully explained
In a wonderful March 2 front-page article on poultry production by Alecia Warren, it was noted that Deirdre’s position at the local Extension Office had been eliminated due to budget cuts. While I appreciate the ca…
LEVY: Why you should vote 'no'
I’m new to Coeur d’Alene. After a career in the military, I taught high school for five years. For 30 years, I’ve studied how most all districts refuse to improve. Every district in America claims academic good new…
TREE: Find way to let it live
Shame on you city council and the LCDC for once again removing a small piece of history for “progress.” The slated “killing” of the freedom tree is uncalled for. Remember, the people paying the designers/architects…
LEVY: Vouching for a strong district
On March 12th voters in the Coeur d’Alene School District will have the opportunity to vote yes and support the M & O Levy that is essential to maintain a quality school district. I am a 2003 graduate of LCHS and w…
TREE: It can't beat man, asphalt
As Doug Eastwood has stated several times, it is a wonder that our Freedom Tree has survived because it is surrounded by so much asphalt. The answer is simple. THE FREEDOM TREE PERSONIFIES THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO P…
LEVY: Helps few and hurts many
1. Check out the “CdA Schools.org” website under “Power Point” and “Facts” and you’ll see that not only is our levy rate NOT one of the lowest but it is indeed one of the HIGHEST among the 10 ISAT Schools and the s…
TREE: A symbol for all Americans
I read your story about the freedom tree in the press. I would like to say I was so sad. Fred McMurray is an American hero; and we are taking down a tree that signifies the freedoms that we cherish each day.
EXCHANGE: 'Wait this mess out'
I don’t know your position on the state exchange, but I personally smell a big fat Blue Crossed Rat. I believe we ultimately need a state exchange. However, it would be in everyone’s best interest, except the insur…
A salute to our champs
Oh boy. How about those girls?
TEACHERS: Add a little more time
Mr. Rutherford, thank you and your fellow Cd’A teachers for your contribution to our precious children! There is no job more important than the training of our children. Our teachers need to be paid well and they a…