Opinion
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LEVY: Loss would hurt students most
District 271 should have the support of this community on March 8. I've read many opinions for and against the levy. However, one fact continually rises to the top: if this levy fails, the students of this communit…
Sales tax solution
The Coeur d'Alene bookstore manager smiled grimly when asked about business over the holidays.
SKATEPARK: Wheels rolling in support
This letter is on behalf of the "Coeur d'Alene Skatepark Committee." As a group of skateboarders and BMX riders, we have formed for the greater cause to show the community that we are taking action to get a new pro…
HEALTH CARE: Law not an abomination
Sen. Goedde was quoted as saying the health care law is an "abomination." (Definition: something vile, loathsome; that excites disgust or hatred.) Really Senator, is that what you think? Closing the doughnut hole t…
HART: Editor smears character
The undertone of Editor Patrick's personal episode in the Feb. 2 issue would seem to emphasize his long obvious feelings toward Phil Hart. The words, "Character Assassination" come to mind and I question the promis…
HOMES: Look before you build
In 26 years of professional geotechnical engineering practice (including contributions to the city of Fernan Hillside Ordinance in 2003) I have had to give many people news they did not want to hear, including that…
Light a fire for education
The interim president at Lewis-Clark State College seemed uneasy with the question.
LUCKY: Angels find man - twice
This month my gold wedding band slipped off my finger without me noticing near the entrance inside Super 1 due to weight loss from medication. I didn't notice until I was home. When I fearfully called the store I w…
BEEFY BELL: Is this actually news?
The recent lawsuit by the Alabama firm of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, seems as ridiculous as their name is long. They are the "experts" that have determined Taco Bell's seasoned beef is not "beef…
LEGION: Setting the record straight
First, I would like to say that I have had a wonderful relationship with many of the members of American Legion Post 14 for more than a decade, and it has been my privilege to serve Post 14, the Women's Auxiliary a…
PSYCHOTICS: How to deal with them
Haven't we had enough? The massacres done by loners such as Jared Loughner continue in frequency and sophisticated ferocity.
INFLATION: Deceit behind 'zero' figure
For two years the federal government has insisted that there is "0" inflation in the U.S. economy, all the while cognizant that the insidious effect of "weight-out" (the deceitful practice of food packagers removin…
PETS: Here's how you can help
Thank you to all who shared their concerns about the poor dog that was featured in The Press on Jan. 19. For all of those who feel a need to help the animals, one of the simple things you can do is donate some supp…
ABUSE: Abortion problem far worse
I must comment on a few items I've seen recently in The Press.
RISK: It's part of our freedom
To all policy makers: It should be obvious to anyone brave enough to think that the public is screaming for reduced government spending and more personal freedom (the principles on which this great REPUBLIC prosper…