Opinion
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GOP: Fractured in a good way
This letter is in response to the article "Republicans: Party Has Fractured," which appeared on Oct. 5.
PROTEST: Engage them with civility
Some things in life are worth taking a stand for; do not Ms. Bauman and Mr. Stewart realize that? In response to the Westboro Baptist Church visiting our local high schools they are asking the students to do nothin…
PROTEST: Don't fall to their scam
All I can say is WOW! When I read the article about the church from Kansas coming here to protest on our school grounds, I was appalled. Then I started to think about it.
TRASH: Big bins aren't mandatory
On Oct. 2 I received a notice from Waste Management, Coeur d'Alene's trash collection contractor, informing me of their imminent delivery (in October) of "Your New Blue Recycling Cart!" How exciting, another 64-gal…
AMENDMENTS: On ballots prematurely
I live in a home for old people. I recently sent for my absentee ballot and upon its arrival, immediately sat down to read it. There were four amendments to the Idaho constitution. I read them four times and it sou…
T-SHIRT: White House blew it
What? Americans are now refused entry into the U.S. White House because of the wearing of a T-shirt picture of an American hero? (Coeur d'Alene Press Sept. 30, 210)
CURRIE: Respect voters' decision
What part of "NO" doesn't soon-to-be former Kootenai County Commissioner Rick Currie understand? Hasn't anyone told him that when we voted him out during the primary election, we don't want him running in the gener…
Resist temptation
On Oct. 22 our community will take a 90-minute test.
WILKEY: Qualified to be coroner
Deb Wilkey, RN, has my complete and solid endorsement for the coroner position in Kootenai County on Nov. 2. She holds a BSRN degree and a master's in forensic anthropology from the University of Montana. She recen…
ALLRED: He's a problem solver
In this time of divisive partisanship, it was extremely refreshing to hear Keith Allred speak recently. A person as committed to mediation and real problem solving is just exactly what all Idahoans need at this cha…
CURRIE: Beware change now
Wishing for change? Well be careful for what you wish! Rick Currie has demonstrated honesty, ethic and a strong value system. He has championed your voice, worked endless hours and proven himself as a decent person…
ENGLISH: Best person for job
Why should the citizens of Kootenai support the re-election of Dan English as County Clerk? Easy answer - he's a good, honest, hard working and caring man.
LUNA: Best leader for students
Did you know that only eight states in the nation had higher math scores than Idaho in 2008? I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this is the case and it's no accident. It's a direct result of Sate Superintende…
MARANO: Has deep roots here
It is rare to know a person who has the integrity, ability and commitment to serve her community as does Paula Marano, candidate for state representative from district 4. It is our good fortune that she has the des…
ENGLISH: A caring, reliable county clerk
I'm writing this letter about the upcoming elections and a vote of confidence for our long-time Kootenai County Clerk Dan English.