Opinion
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Take texting into your own hands
A recent cdapress.com poll showed 85 percent of respondents - 1,371, to be exact - think the Idaho Legislature should have outlawed texting while driving.
LABOR: Was a favor performed?
Dear Sheriff Watson;
KYL: When right wing is just wrong
Once again, I am left flabbergasted and shaking my head in amazement at the sheer audacity of the conservative right wing. On April 8, Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., stated on the Senate floor that abortions are "well over…
GREENHOUSE: Deny effects at kids' peril
This letter was sent to Raul Labrador, Jim Risch and Mike Crapo:
ANGEL: She understands autism
My children and I were shopping at a Coeur d'Alene store a few weeks ago. My son, who has autism, was playing with the toys in the toy aisle, when I told him it was time to go. He was a little disappointed when he …
RISCH: Not his fault; blame Pelosi
Mr. Thompson should read the Constitution which says "all bills raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives." Is he not aware the Democrats were in charge of all the departments of government for…
LIFE: Who are we - really?
There was a story on the Today Show about a little boy whose mother painted his toenails pink. They had a survey about what people think and the response was evenly split 50/50. There were extreme views on both sid…
CANDIDATES: Be wary of motives
I have read the articles on two of the incumbents running for the May 17 election of Lakes Highway District board members. Chris Kraft states that his experience as a farmer is invaluable to running a multi-million…
LADIES: Attire in eye of wearer
As a lady who "does" tea in a dress and a hat, I am appalled by Lisa Daniels' letter published in the April 13 Coeur d'Alene Press.
GAS: Theft leaves witness stunned
Gas station cameras were intended to catch customers who drive away without paying for their gas. Imagine my horror when at 12:34 p.m. at the Crossroads Gas station (Highway 95 and Highway 54) in Athol on March 11 …
ZEALOTS: You can find them anywhere
Well, blow me down! I really got taken to the woodshed over my post in last Sunday's paper. Guess I didn't have all the facts. Just to keep it brief and to the point, I think both the House and the Senate were a on…
McEuen, by the numbers
It was the million-dollar question.
SENTENCE: Just doesn't fit crime
In reference to Fritz Maier's comment to Amanda Skogen's sentencing, I also am in awe of the lengthy sentence given to a young lady who did what I am sure hundreds of people have done themselves. It clearly was a r…
REFORM: Beware many online pitfalls
I am disturbed that the Idaho Legislature recently passed the education reform bill SB1184 which diverts money from teachers' pay in order to buy laptops and require online courses. As a pediatrician I frequently c…
SNOW: Consider disabled citizens
The purpose of this letter is to address various issues related to accessibility at some of our local businesses and the downtown Coeur d'Alene area. The main concern is the lack of snow removal during the winter m…