Opinion
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MOOSE: The Game is on
It never fails to amaze me how clever and inventive are those who continually load the “letters” section of The Press. Take, for example, Mr. (or Mrs.) Turley of Avery.
MORMON: Doesn't embrace the Trinity
While one could wish that the tone of Mr. Patterson’s article were more winsome, the fact that he has been honest about the content of Mormon teaching is refreshing. Frequently Mormons soft-pedal these differences …
Tired of cliff hangers
It's OK to get nervous now about the fiscal cliff.
BUSES: Driving a hard bargain
This is in reference to the contract busing that Cd’A School District has been looking at. I am curious why there hasn’t been more coverage on it.
TRAGEDY: Guns are the solution
In the past year we have seen the tragic events of several mass murders. It is extremely sad for all the victims’ families and friends that these senseless killings took from them their loved ones.
Benefits a big bump in the road
Coeur d'Alene School District's journey into possibly privatizing its transportation department is more about benefits than buses.
CFA: Challenge issued to donors
I am sad to see the Christmas for All fund lower than last year and with even a greater need. Giving to CFA was one of my first donations this holiday season, but I have decided to give again.
CRITTERS: Merry Christmas to all
It is the season when help and kindness is extended to those in need, bringing a little joy in their lives. We also should remember the beautiful animals at the Kootenai Humane Society, where so much is needed ther…
SHOOTERS: Turn tables on them
I just read about yet another shooting tragedy in a Portland, Ore., mall. What a coward the shooter was. It’s heartbreaking to think of what the families of the victims have lost.
POSTAL: Mom has bad PO experience
As a longtime Post Falls resident, I am horrified by the treatment I am receiving at our local post office. I am a single mother who recently purchased a home in the Montrose development near West Ridge Elementary,…
U.S.: Why our nation struggles
I am an 86-year-old who is terrified about the future of our country. I grew up in the real Depression, served two years in the Army, went to college on the GI Bill, belonged to two unions, worked 41 years for seve…
WINTON: Proud of veteran program
The recent tribute to veterans at Winton Elementary School was a very special event. The children were so obviously aware of the importance of honoring the vets. The program honored, it entertained and it taught. T…
TREATY: More than meets the eye
I read with interest in the Sunday, Dec. 9 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press, Kenneth Green’s opinion regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It’s curious to me Mr. Green chose …
MORMON: Poem tells the story
It seems that every time articles appear in the paper about “Mormons,” both good and bad, the misconceptions and half-truths get repeated. Most of this comes from misunderstood gospel concepts. How this misinformat…
EXPLOITED: Be on guard, seniors
Financial exploitation targeting older adults continues to become more prevalent in the United States, and yes, in Idaho as well. I want to encourage older adults, caregivers and their families to use their time to…