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FISCAL WOES: Put blame on taxpayers
The financial straits experienced by states and cities is the fault of the taxpayers. We made a terrible mistake. We gave public servants the power to tax us, then allowed them to set their own salaries and benefit…
EYESORE: Needs to be changed
We just spoke with the folks from Diamond Parking who have been managing the "eyesore" since February 2011. They said they plan to fill in the hole, level the lot, remove the fence and put in parking meters BUT THE…
SCHOOLS: Hazel & team superior
I am a retired resident of Coeur d'Alene who has been involved in doing some volunteer tutoring at Lakes Middle School this year as well as being a volunteer member of the Coeur d'Alene School Levy Committee. I hav…
BUDGET: It goes back to Bush era
In response to Janice Shay's April 13 item Budget: Motive murky as ever, I wonder why she left out President Bush ("W") and the righties because under their type of patriotism borrowed to fund three wars and that c…
PREDATORS: One strike, they're out
I am writing this letter because I fervently support the efforts by the remaining Groene family in their fight toward establishing the "One Strike Law" against violent sex offenders. I am appalled at the leniency a…
KNIVES: Military honored for service
Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington: On April 13, 2011, U.S. Air Force veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, were presented with 61 Buck commemorative knives for their honorable military war service. From October 2009…
McEUEN: Website needs some help
If the McEuenPark.com website is an indicator of the capabilities of its planners and their respect for the local citizens, Coeur d'Alene is in trouble. The printing is so small and dim as to render it almost unint…
Sunrise on opportunity
Today is a day of resurrection, remembrance and renewal.
RAND: Example for us to follow?
I recently saw a quote from Jim Wallis. He said: "It is widely reported that Congressman Paul Ryan makes every member of his staff read philosopher Ayn Rand."
QUOTE: Bard right, Press wrong
Shakespeare would turn in his grave. Newspapers should report correctly! The first line of the Sonnet should read "day" not "dream" whether in English or Spanish.
GUARD: Program not as portrayed
Regarding the April 2 story, "Senate to tackle boot camp bill" by Tom Hasslinger:
TEA: Stats tell different story
The TEA Partiers (Taxed Enough Already) have nothing to complain about.
GRUMBLERS: Try running for office
Ancient citizen-rulers have transmuted into modern citizen-grumblers. Every citizen of Athens, circa 510 B.C., was a citizen-ruler, ipso facto. Modern citizens deride their "rulers" and suspect scheming, saying thi…
HOGS: Screaming before the slaughter
The April 10 edition of the Coeur d'Alene Press ran a piece on the Idaho Legislature about several education bills which were signed into law and will take effect shortly. This piece also elaborated on a movement b…
TAXES: Small shouldn't fall
As we recently had our income taxes done, we overheard a young woman seated at the next desk. She'd started a business this past year, created her own job, and earned about $5,800. Taxes due on her income were near…