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The trouble with Tubbs
Like it or not, change may be headed to Tubbs Hill.
SERVICE: A burden or an investment?
We love our lies; we live our lies; then we wonder why we have a mess. Thus, our insanity always earns its just rewards.
GOP: Ruining U.S. health care
Representative Labrador has voted with the Republican Party in the House of Representatives to adopt the Ryan budget plan. The Republican Party is now threatening to hold the entire economy hostage in order to cut …
HOMELESS: It's everyone's concern
I was appalled at the overall negative comments in the East Sherman article. First of all, why would anyone leave their 9-year-old child in the car alone, especially in what has been defined as an undesirable area?…
FENCING: A fine time in Lake City
I would like to thank you for your recent coverage of the Northwest Fencing Event in the Monday (May 9) paper. We were very impressed with the facility and we had a great time in Coeur d'Alene. In fact we stayed an…
RON PAUL: Best pick for president
There are many who are considering a run for the office of president. Each one brings something to the table, but the only one who truly believes in a smaller constitutional government is Congressman Ron Paul. Dr. …
HONOR: You have to earn it
I read Cecil Kelley's first letter, and the response from the Senior Chief. It seems Cecil's second letter changes the topic.
GOP: Slick and oily objectives
Big Oil companies are making record profits as consumers are feeling the pain at the pump with higher gas prices. It is simply outrageous for Republicans to defend tax breaks for Big Oil companies, millionaires and…
SOCCER: Got kick out of coverage
I would like to commend The Press for its outstanding coverage of the 2011 Bill Eisenwinter Hot Shot Soccer Tournament. The stories were insightful and informative, and really showed a significant commitment on the…
DRIVERS: Reliable people available
I just finished reading your editorial, Re: Volunteer drivers for "impaired" youngsters. One way to reach "safe" volunteer drivers would be to call upon concealed carry permit holders. They are already background c…
TAXES: System needs an overhaul
Assuming the tax rates for various countries in your editorial column are true and this country's average worker's tax is the lowest anywhere, you forgot to mention a couple of things.
McEUEN: Other survey disagrees
The survey at www.savecda.org is designed to allow the citizens of this area to express their opinion regarding the remodel of McEuen Park. The founders of this survey are concerned that the public has not been giv…
Spring, schming: Teamwork's the thing
With the economic recovery skipping North Idaho like a truant dodging school officials, the last thing our region needed was a stultifying, de-stimulating long, wet spring.
HONOR: You have to earn it
I read Cecil Kelley's first letter, and the response from the Senior Chief. It seems Cecil's second letter changes the topic.
DUCK: Stop blowgun sales
What a shame that some moron felt the need to shoot a mallard duck in the neck with a blowgun dart. If it was a child that did it one can only wonder what motivates parents to buy such crap for their children.