Opinion
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PRESS: Clearly identify opinion
The Coeur d’Alene Press routinely provides opportunities for Kootenai County residents to write opinion pieces on a wide variety of topics. That is a basic tenet of community journalism, and should be applauded. Th…
Hall of Shame keeps growing
From notorious to just plain nutty, Idaho keeps cranking out more than its fair of undesirable headline-makers.
RACISM: Shadow still looms here
Having moved here some years ago from the Midwest, my wife and I immediately feel in love with the lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. We were proud to say we were from Hayden, Idaho, and told many of our friends…
REFORM: Voters should feel insulted
Attention Idaho voters: Your legislators think you are stupid. After you overwhelmingly voted down the Luna Laws in the last election, they did not take your “no” as a “no.” They assumed you poor simpletons misunde…
DEER: Invasion is recent phenomenon
Feb. 13: I feel obligated to comment on the news item on the front page of The Press on Feb. 12 concerning the wanton killing and wasting of three deer in Dalton Gardens, and in turn make a couple of comments.
DEER: Live and leave them alone
One writer recently asserted that the deer around here are a complete nuisance. I’ll be nice and not mention the name.
CUTS: They're not for everybody
A cut, cut here and a cut, cut there and a cut, cut everywhere — EXCEPT cuts in the salaries, benefits and travel expenses of the members of Congress and the state legislators. Wonder why?
DOGS: Little effort goes a long way
Responsible dog owners, take note.
SCHOOLS: A sterling example
What if Idaho would fund all public schools so they would be like the Boise Catholic schools (Statesman 2/1/13)? Mr. Luna and the legislature have reduced education funding thus overcrowding classrooms, overloading…
Parents' place in the schools
You're hearing from educators and their union.
DEER: The meat of the matter
We live very close to where the current poached deer have been found, and though I don’t agree at all with the fact they’re being left for dead, I completely support whoever is getting rid of these deer as they’re …
POLITICIANS: All deserve the boot
Here I go again. Listening to the news I have decided the Democrats and Republicans are a bunch of spoiled kids. I feel they should quit their petty bickering and get on with their jobs. We also should vote all of …
POSTAL: Keep Saturday delivery
The announcement to end Saturday delivery of mail by August 5 is an unnecessary and negative procedure in order to save money. Trading 17 percent for service for 2 percent in savings does not make much business sen…
Flush out the shooter
The Great Dalton Gardens Deer Debate has taken a fatal twist, as someone has been shooting the creatures within city limits and leaving the carcasses where they fall.
COLUMN: Logic and vision impaired
In response to Frank Orzell’s “My Turn” of February 15th, I would say that Mr. Orzell has totally missed the point of the “Vision 2030” presentations. The presentations are offering our community the opportunity to…