Opinion
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LAUNCH: Closure opens door to rich
Thank you for printing the pros and cons on the possibility of closing the boat launch facility and ball fields. The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation sent 32,000 letters (Dec. 29, 2010) to registered Kooten…
A special reflection
The Kootenai County resident was commenting on a column in The Press about the sun and skin cancer when he paused for a moment.
POEM: Remember our fallen heroes
I pray that everyone takes time this Memorial Day to honor those who served and died for the freedoms we enjoy daily here in America. I recently visited Arlington National Cemetery and wrote this poem on my long jo…
HELP ME: I can't remember!
With Blue Monday coming, denouncing bullying in our schools, I am shocked that we now believe… you can be a bully in high school and just say, “I don’t remember.” Or, “If I did, I’m sorry.”
Cd'A schools brace for future
Poised to rise or fall precipitously, the Coeur d'Alene School Board has met three key challenges with three bold moves in recent weeks.
EASTON: Losing a crown jewel
I don’t think the Boy Scout program ever intended to have luxury drugstore camps of the type commanded by rich parents; the type that wealthy “Harvard-destined” children are privileged to. The scout program has his…
ROOSTERS: Being targeted unfairly
It saddens me that I have to get rid of a pet rooster because the City Council has decided to ban roosters in the city limits because of one or two complaints per year about them. I’m sure they get more complaints …
McEUEN: Build it, and they will come
The cornerstone of Democracy is grounded in the freedom to express our views. Opinions can shape healthy conversation and there is certainly no lack of opinion on the McEuen Park revitalization.
ELECTION: Not happy with results
I am quite frankly stunned. The outcome of the primary elections here in Kootenai County has left many of us at a loss to comprehend the thinking of our neighbors.
VOTE: About those 'discrepancies'
This memorandum is not a jibe at the reporting of your Alecia Warren, nor Cliff Hayes, Kootenai County Clerk, but of the “system” apparently inherited by fellow citizen Cliff Hayes, and innumerable public officials…
STUDENTS: Faith in future leaders
I just finished judging senior projects at Coeur d’Alene High School. We have bright, well prepared students that will be taking their place in leading our society.
CARTOON: Unleash your opinions
Regarding your Friday, May 18 “Dodd-Frank-on-a-leash” political cartoon… are you trying to tell us the sheriff is near?
DUNCAN: Someone, do everyone a favor
Why is this worthless piece of humanity still breathing? He should have been put to death years ago. He’s making the justice system look like fools. I wish one state where he committed the murders of innocent peopl…
No place like home
The tall, thin man spoke quietly on Jane Morgan's front porch at 9 a.m. Saturday, but mostly he listened.
ELECTION: This guy's no loser
Well, I lost by just nine votes, showing how important it is to go and vote no matter what side you are on. I immediately discounted advice for a recount because I have the full faith and confidence of the job our …