Opinion
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BILL: Just say no to trapping
I am writing to voice my strong opposition to HJR-2, a constitutional amendment the Idaho Legislature is putting on the ballot this November, guaranteeing the rights of Idahoans to hunt, fish and trap. I hope many …
FARRIS: Who he really is
Terrible things are found in that place filled with fear. For me, that place was in a 20-foot trailer parked on an abandoned mountain road as my brothers and I were huddled around a kerosene lantern praying to God …
OPINIONS: Don't forget some facts
Please educate yourselves before writing an opinion, an informed opinion holds much more clout than a rant. Living in the rightest and reddest state in America carries a lot of privileges and freedoms that I covet,…
SCHOOLS: Bond first, dress later
Mr. Purtee, I beg of you to stay focused on the upcoming bond election for the school district. Please don’t dilute the work that is being done within our community by introducing a mandatory dress code for the dis…
ECONOMY: Just connect the dots
Tom Bassler’s letter referencing Cheryl Stransky’s campaign announcement raises the issue of Ground Force, a mining equipment manufacturer in Post Falls, and the forces that come into play to “create jobs.”
PARADE: A dud on bucket brigade
We watched the Fourth of July parade on Sherman and the bucket brigade came by requesting donations to the Fireworks Fund.
SCANTY: Life's a beach downtown
While enjoying a walk through downtown I was amazed at how many scantily dressed people I saw. Not just at the beach but all over downtown; crossing streets, walking around, sitting on benches with butts, bellies a…
KNIVES: More veterans honored
On July 7, 2012, Washington State Army National Guard veterans who have served a minimum of one tour in Iraq, or Afghanistan, were presented with 41 Buck commemorative knives, for their honorable military war servi…
Test your budgetability
Because this is the time of year to preen your patriotic feathers, we thought we might just offer a quick civics quiz. Today's subject is federal spending, which you already know all about, right?
COUNTY: Play video game instead
This is a short and respectful letter to oppose the ULUC. It’s difficult for me to believe that our commissioners are so willing to take away owners’ personal property rights. The fact that the county even hired an…
WARMING: So far, it's a good thing
Interesting! I have read Jeff Bourget’s letter three times and did not find any suggested relationship between warming and man-caused conditions.
EDITORIAL: The rationale for rules
You guys SERIOUSLY crack me up.
ROBERTS: Boosted Romney campaign
Justin StormoGipson has once again regurgitated the liberal talking points about BHO’s multibillion dollar TAX! He has attacked Congressman Labrador because of his position on the forced tax aka, Obamacare. I think…
SCHOOLS: Thoughts behind nomination
There are five trustees. The board is obligated to vote on the chair position and others each July. Mr. Fredrickson has been board member, board vice chair and chairman.
RULING: A sign of dictatorship
An open letter to all senior citizens and all others, start making your funeral arrangements now as the nine stupid idiots of the Supreme Court have upheld the Obama Senior Citizen Genocide Bill. Insurance companie…