Opinion
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DRIVERS: South rises to the top
We recently completed a trip by automobile of more than 35 days and I had another opportunity to observe and learn the driving habits of citizens of most states. I can therefore state that in my judgment, the drivi…
FLAG: What it really represents
To my fellow proud veterans: Could we please not discourage our fine American civilians from flying the flag of the country they love? A stint in the military doesn't make you an expert on flag display. To say or w…
WEATHER: It's not bible science
I seem to recall a year or two ago that your readers were complaining about Cliff Harris and his never-ending proselytizing re: climate change. I heard somewhere that "you can have religion without science, and you…
PALIN: Cartoon mean, and untrue
Disgusting that you should print a cartoon meant to deliberately lie and destroy an honest, tenacious and very brave person as Sarah Palin. She is the only one set for complete destruction by the Progressives. I ha…
TEETH: Fluoride evil - to cavities
"Fluoride Fight," on Sunday, June 5, correctly credited fluoride with dramatically reducing cavities and tooth decay. In the 1950s, before water fluoridation was common, most people over the age of 65 had lost thei…
RAPTURE: You can look it up
Now that Howard Camping has woken us to an awareness of End Times, confusion reigns. Even as the media took up the subject there appeared little acquaintance of the fact that the "rapture" (not a Bible word) and th…
ATTACKED: Thanks to our rescuers
A special thank you to everyone who helped me and my dog Charlie when a dog attacked us on West Lakeshore in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday, June 5. Everyone was so helpful, thanks again to those who helped pull the dog o…
BAD DOG: PU at the local PO
On a visit to the Hayden Post Office on Sunday afternoon, June 5, I saw something that was unbelievable. Apparently while a customer was using the Auto Teller to do their business, their dog was doing its "business…
QUINN: Selection process a sham
In response to The Press' editorial, "Quinn: Choice earns A+," I say this: Where there's the scent of fertilizer there's usually fertilizer present. The process of selecting Ms. Quinn reeks of the same old manipula…
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RESPECT: Letter spelled it right
Thanks to Michael Perry for his letter explaining how respect goes both ways with our citizens and our City Council. You put into words what many of the citizens of our fair city have been thinking for a long time!
RAILROAD: Disaster awaits at crossings
The Union Pacific Railroad has been quite delinquent in safety measures to several crossings on its mainline just north of Post Falls.
PUPPY: Boy and his dog good tale
My husband, John Anderson, and I send sincere thanks to Tom Hasslinger for the heartfelt article on Casey Brown's friendship with our black labrador, Brinkley! Casey came into our lives through a shared love of a s…
OBAMA: Worried about our president
I was wondering why Obama doesn't seem the least bit concerned about going ahead and doing all the things that displease so many people. Could it be because he's not really worried about running for president again…
VOTING: Like Ike, not Mike
I moved to your great city, Coeur d'Alene, in February 2009 from the Spokane area. I have followed the politics in Coeur d'Alene ever since I voted for Dwight Eisenhower in 1952. Ike was a hero to me in the world b…