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GUNS: Common sense is lacking
Way to go Dennis. I could not have come up with a better, truthful, honest and above all, the most ignored killings of our times in America. Of course, none of this matters, except to a few folks who really care ab…
BIG BEN: A few words of wisdom
“Those who desire to give up freedom in order to gain security will not have, nor do they deserve, either one.” - Benjamin Franklin
HISTORY: Albright shines great light
Kudos to Syd Albright in his weekly “History Corner.” The current article (Jan. 20) about Ellie Seidler is a well-written historical piece that should be required reading for history class.
RIGHTS: Event helped make the dream real
Last Friday, the 5th graders of Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls School Districts participated in the 28th Annual Human Rights Celebration at Schuler Auditorium. Through the combined efforts and generosity of The Koote…
GUNS: Cell phones are lethal weapons
Cell phone distracted driving kills 10 times more people in the U.S. than mass shootings (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), but you won’t find pundits and politicians enraged by this because it doesn’t d…
STOMP: LCHS put on a great show
I went to a performance at Lake City High School; it was called “Stomp.” What a great show. My granddaughter was one of the performers. I didn’t know what to expect, not knowing what “stomp” meant. It was very ente…
ALPENGLOW: In awe of photo
The Chris Peterson photo of alpenglow published Jan. 17 in the Outdoors section of The Press is the best picture of alpenglow that I have seen.
CARS OR GUNS: Both are deadly
In response to the tragic accidents that happen across our nation’s highways daily, I’m sure the inventor of the first automobile didn’t envision the high capacity automobile of today. It’s able to carry and kill m…
RALLY: Where was the sheriff?
Our newly elected Sheriff Wolfinger has stated publicly that the supremacy clause in the Constitution trumps state law.
GUNS: No time to feel truly safe
My sincerest congratulations to Dennis Edelbrock for authoring a letter that I wish I had written: (Guns: Heed history’s lessons; Friday 1-18-13). His points are so well presented that it is hard to consider trying…
GUNS: Who will protect whom?
On Sunday I read about “Gun Appreciation Day” and the rally in Coeur d’Alene. I also read that five people were shot at various guns shows around the country. Are these gun owners the same good guys that will be th…
HELP: Locals again answer call
I am once again reminded what a loving and giving community we live in. On Jan. 17, I contacted the Coeur d’Alene Press about the increasing number of cold and hungry people we are seeing at the St. Vincent de Paul…
GUNS: Checks must be required
Despite what the Roberts Supreme Court said, the Constitution’s Second Amendment requires that gun owners belong to a “well-regulated” militia. I hope criminal and mental health background checks are required to be…
No budget? Then no pay
OK, Republicans. You want Congress to adopt a budget and avoid yet another fiscal cliff-hanger with potentially catastrophic consequences, right?
SEAHAWKS: One heck of a season
Congrats to the Seahawks for their accomplishments this season ... surprised all pro football pundits whose doom and gloom remarks put the Seahawks as bottom feeders.