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BIKER: Spell out the law, please
Just got done reading "Biker hit by car receives citation." Douglas Airhart is obviously an accomplished attorney. He states "Bikes have the right of way PERIOD." Maybe he could point out to me, a layman, where tha…
LABRADOR: Not best use of time
Our U.S. Congressman, Raul Labrador, recently issued a press release showing his presentation of a check for $300,000 of unspent funds that he is giving back to the government to ease the national debt. I wonder if…
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Guest Opinion
CAUCUSES: No way to pick best
The 2012 election is an EXTREMELY important one. In the Coeur d'Alene Press, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, Carrie Phillips, County Election Manager, says "One thing the primary ballot won't include is presidential candidat…
STIMULUS: Idaho sitting on jackpot
Having not heard or read how Idaho used their Federal Stimulus Funds to relieve unemployment, I turned to the Web for information. What I found was quite a surprise - "Idaho is sitting on $2.3 million of Federal St…
AIDE: There's more to the story
I would like to point out a few things on behalf of the Parrett family.
EASTON: Call the deal off
Stop trying to sell off Camp Easton! I was involved with the scouting program in the early ‘90s when the Idaho Panhandle was merged with the Inland Northwest Council in Spokane. At that time not many were convinced…
CITY: Service goes above and beyond
Government has such a horrible reputation as being unresponsive and inept but the Coeur d'Alene water department proved those adjectives do not apply to their department.
BAILOUT: Chrysler drove slick deal
After watching the Clint Eastwood/Chrysler spot on the Super Bowl, it brought to mind whether the bailout was a good thing or not. Bankruptcies happen in the U.S., even large companies go bankrupt, i.e. Kodak and L…
PRESS: Buried a big story
Coeur d'Alene Press, shame on you for burying the Rick Santorum three-state sweep on the back page of Wednesday's A section. I have a question for you: Did the GOP Elite give your orders or was it the Obama campaig…
SSI: Press story elevates blood pressure
Enough already! The Monday, Feb. 6, Coeur d'Alene Press article by staff writer Alecia Warren should have had a different title. Instead of "The Cost of Marriage," maybe it should have been titled "The Cost to the …
FERNAN: Success stories abound
My daughter Kassie (who has Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome) has been attending the Fernan Elementary Life Skills class for about five years. When she first arrived, she was mostly non- verbal which resulted in her screec…
Be a player in May primary
Because the Republican Party dominates Idaho politics, most hard-fought and important local races won't be decided in November. The real battles will be waged during the May 15 primary.
PAUL: Good guy, but unelectable
The average number of terms for many congressmen is far beyond what it ought to be - 12 terms is too many!
SCHOOLS: Time to show integrity
In the continuing saga of local corruption, will Idaho Law ever be upheld? It is well beyond the 120-day period in which SD271 could appoint. Criminal intent by Edie Brooks was evident as she declared her resignati…