Opinion
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Bring on the ice age
No, we are not hopping on board with wild-eyed theorists in the global warming debate.
CYCLISTS: Don't ride against traffic
In a recent article by Tom Hasslinger concerning an altercation between a cyclist and an automobile, the cyclist's son observed that there are many people who ride against traffic and nothing happens. He was distre…
CYCLE: Presume nothing, people
John Hensley, how dare you write saying it was my fault for the accident with my bike. You know if you saw it, you would have known that I slowed down enough on my bike because if the driver had started to turn, I …
SANTORUM: Why he has this vote
I have had time to absorb what I witnessed Tuesday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course and I am now very certain of my choice, Senator Santorum to be the next president of the U.S.A.
ELECTION: Check precinct and vote
With the new legislative district boundaries recently determined and precinct changes as well, it behooves each registered voter to check their precinct and legislative district numbers as well. Go to the Kootenai …
McEUEN: Perfect fit for a carousel
I am all for the future park that is being planned at McEuen Field. I do have one (I think) very important addition that I feel is a must for our city. We now have possession of the antique carousel that used to be…
KHAN: Opening doors to learning
Usually my letters stir up controversy but I cannot see how anyone will be able to say that about this one! I hope that its content will be read by all students at all levels of education by teachers and school adm…
MARRIAGE: No to discrimination
As a heterosexual woman, I would feel shame if I didn't write on behalf of my gay and lesbian friends.
HISTORY: Role of blacks instrumental
Many times we think of history as a series of isolated events, without context, frozen in the past, with no relation to our real lives. But history is the evolving and unfolding saga of real life and real people wi…
PRESS: Goal is to destroy society
It is made plain nearly every day that the Coeur d'Alene Press has aligned itself with secular humanism, also known as "progressive" and other such non-confrontational nomenclature as to promote themselves as anyth…
SCOUTS: Don't forget the boys
This is a subject that is currently eliciting much attention in our area, due primarily to the proposal to dispose of Camp Easton, the long-standing scout camp on the east shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene, in trade for …
TOBACCO: Yes to tax increase
As a practicing pediatrician in North Idaho I would like to say I strongly support legislation that would increase the tobacco tax as it has been clearly shown that the increase in tax would decrease the incidence …
MARRIAGE: Gay coverage 'disgusting'
On Sat., Feb. 11, the very top story in very bold print was Idaho senators reject protections for gays. Where was that story in the Coeur d'Alene Press? Buried several pages inside.
PAUL: Knowing is supporting
Ron Paul. Love him or hate him. As I travel about wearing my Ron Paul button I find that for the most part people don't really know why they don't like him.
Follow the dog-gone rules
Take a walk on Tubbs Hill or the North Idaho Centennial Trail. It's almost guaranteed you'll meet someone with a dog, and many times, the dog won't be on a leash.