Opinion
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DEBT: The joke's on us
I'm not sure what to laugh at more: The "super committee" or the media's reporting of it.
CLAUS: Mr. and Mrs. bid adieu
Because people keep asking us, "Why did you and your wife decide not to do the Holiday in Lights Claus's this year?" we would like you to print this:
OPINIONS: Here's one for McEuen
Thank you for this opportunity, The Press, to voice my opinion and others' as well. I was born and raised here 71 years ago - I live in downtown Coeur d'Alene.
ONLINE: Tips to avoid problems
I work for an online company. We take orders via our website and on the phone, and as a consumer and Christmas coming, I would like to let your readers know about some online precautions to take.
REQUEST: Avista answers the call
Thank you Avista! You brought back my 70-year-old pole in stove lengths. I knew you would. Happy holidays!
RETIREMENT: More like a Ponzi scheme
Once upon a time three liberal government officials (I'll call them F, D and R) schemed to develop a plan with several characteristics. F insisted that the plan redistribute wealth. D argued that it had to have the…
GRIZZLIES: Goal was already met
On Nov. 22, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2007 decision to remove federal protection from grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem which includes nort…
Listen up: Work ethic calls
If there's a silver lining in the storm cloud of the recession, perhaps it's that the sense of entitlement bred and fed during the good times has finally disappeared.
WOLVES: A different pack
WOW. As I saw the pictures of wolves brought into our local elementary school I thought man, looks like the LEFT has taken over our schools in regards to the wolf hunting issue. Supposedly you gave facts for and ag…
MORMON: Try it on, Mr. Cliff
Hi Robert, caught your letter in Sunday's Readers Write. I have been in the American Legion for about 19 years. Most of that time I have been the Chaplain. Out of the 11,600 and some members in the great state of I…
SHOPPING: Local is best way to go
All around our area you will find towns that are home to independent businesses or restaurants. We are the places you go when you want to feel at home.
Talking turkey about Christmas
Congratulations, North Idaho. You gobbled up a great challenge to ensure needy families got their turkeys and all the trimmings on the biggest day of thanks giving.
CDA: Follow own plan - and advice
In regard to Deanna Goodlander's My Turn Nov. 12, let me quote your last paragraph. "It's easy to say no ... it costs too much ... it needs to be voted on ... I don't want to pay for it. The same people, the same w…
BUSINESS: Invite to downtown CDA
We at Velvet Hanger, a mother and daughter small business, are proud to be a part of the downtown Coeur d'Alene shopping experience. We live, work and enjoy our free time in Coeur d'Alene.
LETTER: Press 'hits the bottom'
In all due respect, can you justify your intentions or values in printing the letter from Cecil Kelly III on Wednesday, Nov. 16? Aside from the fact that he did not write in sentences, is it of interest to the comm…