Opinion
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REFORM: Ashamed to be a Republican
I am a lifelong moderate Republican. The shameful vote of the Idaho Legislature on the school bills, could well convert me to the Democratic Party.
ATTIRE: Irony not lost on reader
Mr. Walter Porter, I agree completely with your comment about Meghan Ridley's attire being inappropriate for the public classroom.
McEUEN: Base it on public's wants
Regarding Dave Walker's article posted at cdapress.com on Feb. 21, McEuen committee of 9 looked ahead:
TEACHING: How to think is key
The headline: "Why our schools are in crisis." The by-line: Doug Weir. The piece destabilized some residing irritations in my mind. A compulsion to "make contact" lurked in my head, for days.
LEVY: Union all about dominance
Hurrah for Jim Ballew! A voice of whom they can't say, "You just don't understand."
McEuen vote? Don't think so
Precedents, like presidents, can be pretty tough to live with.
LEVY: Overhaul system first
It's obvious we're not getting bang for our tax buck with local education. After years of supplemental school levies, we're now faced with the biggest one ever ($26 million!) and we're now being told this is no lon…
McEUEN: Divide up and play on
Growing up and playing baseball in the city of Coeur d'Alene is a huge part of where I am today, and is a huge part of all the friends I have. Some of the best memories I have made have been downtown under the ligh…
STRAHORN: Payback for city of Hayden
The situation on Strahorn Road in Hayden Lake is goofy. That's for certain. I have friends on Hillview and they tell me the traffic has increased measurably. According to them, nobody knew this was coming. The city…
SUBS: Not the students' fault
It's a poor workman who blames his tools. It's a poor chemist who blames his chemicals. It's a poor substitute teacher who verbally attacks his students for his inability to maintain order in his classroom. Most st…
MEDICAID: Cuts will be devastating
The proposed cuts to services provided through Medicaid to people with developmental disabilities and people with severe and persistent mental illnesses is truly alarming and heartwrenching. Whether the cuts are $3…
McEUEN: Playground for the year 'round
I have the perfect plan for McEuen Field. Let's make it a summer/winter haven for our kids. Let's put in a huge skating rink on the field for winter! How beautiful with the lake and Tubbs Hill in the background.
KIDNAP: Crime was committed
In regard to the letter written by Hendrik Mills and published Feb. 23, 2011: What Ms. Ward did was KIDNAPPING. You don't have to drag someone kicking and screaming to be guilty of kidnapping. Ms. Ward's actions we…
APPAREL: Teacher dressed just fine
I am writing is response to Pam Nilges' letter depicting Ms. Ridley's low cut top as "date apparel." Give me a break! Is this all that you people have to do with your time is pick apart a photo in the newspaper, no…
REFORM: Union view not pervasive
Not all teachers agree with the IEA's position on the education reform bills, but you'd never know it. Many teachers are afraid to speak out for fear of harassment.