Opinion
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CITY: Ignoring the hard times
So the city wants. It wants this, that, and the other thing.
STATUE: It's all about freedom
I couldn't have said it any better. Devin Heilman's opinion on the Ganesha statue in the July 14 Press was right on and to the point. The good people of Coeur d'Alene need to realize that America is based on freedo…
PARKING: City's rules are arbitrary
Can you let us, the public, know why we can't park on our public streets in front of our public park and public lake? And how do 10 homes get to enjoy "no parking" in front of their private residences? Can I reques…
FEDS: A bunch of dim bulbs
Since President Obama came into office the government has gotten bigger and bigger. Now the government is coming into our homes and telling us what kind of light bulbs to use! Is the next step our underwear drawers…
ART: Let it stay, enlighten
So what's in a piece of art? Just like beauty - it's in the eye of the beholder, right?
PARKING: Here's an LA story
Regarding parking citation for visiting tourist from Orange County... a "priceless" parody:
AD: Organization far from credible
On July 13 the United States Citizens Association printed a full page ad in The Press. It claimed that the Democratic Party had been the primary cause of the U.S.'s slide to socialism. It has no documentation, no n…
4-H: Can make dreams come true
When our daughter Carrie graduates from medical school next May in California and writes "M.D." next to her name, one of the life experiences she will attribute to that success will be her 10 years in Marian Crumb'…
RECYCLE: Look locally first
In regard to MaryJane's Everyday Organic Recycling Rain article. Instead of sending people to a resource on the Internet, try looking local.
IRONMAN: Kudos to volunteer spirit
We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the fine people of Coeur d'Alene. While running the marathon portion of Ironman, both of us were struck by the kindness and respect shown by the volunteers. Particular…
Answer the call for nonprofits
One of our region's premier nonprofits is in a tough spot.
4-H: County can't afford loss
I found the news that 4-H could be cut here in Kootenai County to be horrible news. I grew up here, born and raised. I was fortunate to be able to live in the country where I got to participate in many 4-H projects…
RESPONSE: U.S. rescues the French?
I would suggest that before Mr. LeFrancis puts pen to paper he actually understands international political economy.
STATUE: Lacks vital perspective
Enough about that statue! We have more important things to spend our energy on.
POLITICS: Key is compromise
As I read the recent political news a word is frequently used that portends difficult days ahead. I refer to the word ADAMANT. Our democracy depends upon those who we elect to represent us to find compromise in ord…