Opinion
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OBAMA: Don't re-elect; impeach
To stand by and witness a crime being committed makes the witness complicit in the crime. I submit that our elected Senators and Representatives are complicit in the crimes that Obama is perpetrating on America. Ob…
GOP: Applauds Mack appearance
Sheriff Mack drew about 2,000 people to hear him talk in 2009. You said it yourself, Jeff, this is a fundraiser.
ROADS: Keeping up with the costs
In the last 16 years, cities, counties and highway districts have experienced increased costs necessary to maintain our roads. Unfortunately for the property owner there has been no action at the state level to pro…
FREEDOM: Applies to all Americans
I must respond to many recent letters to the editor in the Opinions section regarding same-sex marriages or homosexuality.
EASTON: Don't lose memories
Mr. McCandless should not sell Camp Easton. Camp Easton and its staff have let Boy Scouts and many other people use the camp for many different events over the years. Many people will be angry if they sell the camp…
WHITNEY: Fine voice, no hero
Without a doubt, Whitney Houston was a marvelous singer. Her songs touched and brought joy to a lot of people of all ages. Nevertheless, I object to having flags flown at half mast in her honor in the State of New …
U.S.: Lacking moral aptitude
It is encouraging to witness the Israeli Nation's society and leaders who have the guts and providence to protect Israel's security and sovereignty; unlike the current American president or elected Democrat represe…
TRAVEL: Rules don't make sense
Just laying out a question for my fellow readers to ponder:
APOLOGY: To ticketed cyclist
To Paula Airhart, I apologize. You are correct and I was wrong in my comment. I was not there when your accident occurred and did not know all the facts. Please accept my apology.
WOMEN: Stand up for your rights
In the last 100 years women have gained the vote, been able to have a career, and have had control over their bodies. I am writing this article not as a Republican or a Democrat but as a woman.
VICK: He and Hart must go
Americans and Idahoans have readily become accustomed to blatant hypocrisy from its politicians. But we don't need to stay accustomed to it in North Idaho. State Sen. Steve Vick is one such hypocrite we can do with…
TAXES: Do you know where they go?
PROPERTY OWNERS and your Property Taxes - Have you actually looked at your property tax statement? Look at where a huge chunk of your tax dollars go.
HEALTH CARE: Let free market rule
Dr. Loel Fenwick and I went to Boise last Tuesday to testify before the Idaho House Health and Welfare Committee on a free market health care system that, if fully implemented, would save the state over $3 billion …
Keep eye on big URA picture
Urban renewal makes an easy target for those of us who don't like taxes.
BENEFITS: Keep an eye on targets
Reading Wednesday's Press coverage of Rick Santorum's speech in Coeur d'Alene, one comment stuck out in my mind and kept coming back over and over again.