Opinion
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DON'T CALL: Law should be honored
Our household re-registers on the DO NOT CALL REGISTRY every six months, on the home and our cell phones in order to refresh our numbers on the "list." My question to the politicians: Did we miss a small print disc…
Yep, it feels like home
This extreme makeover doesn't just look good.
CHAMBERS: China trip is shameful
I am more than disappointed to learn of our local area Chamber of Commerce in Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls and Sandpoint encouraging more businesses to invest in China.
MUSLIMS: Don't fall for anything
Self-flagellation, thy name is Daniel Connacher (Ltrs, 19 Sep). What in the world is the purpose of his litany of Christian offenses against Muslims - hundreds of years ago? Nice touch with the hyperbole of "knee-d…
LABRADOR: Look in mirror, hypocrite
HYPOCRITE: "One who affects values or qualities one does not have." (Webster's Dictionary).
HUNTING: Article misrepresents sport
In response to the article "We're just proficient at killing animals."
MINNICK: Fine point from protest
The Constitution doesn't say anything about a "legitimate use" for firearms as determined by politicians.
ELECTION: The truth is shocking
I hope that I am not the only person who was stunned about the article "Canadian could decide election." I had no idea that you could vote in the United States election without living here.
ELECTION: Poem offers perspective
Friday's paper in one giant stroke -
LABRADOR: He's willing to respond
I wanted to pass on something that happened to me this past year and give folks something to think about. There was an issue before our state legislature that I had some concerns over. I did not wish to see this is…
MINNICK: TV ad is simply shameful
I have had several disagreements with Raul Labrador over the past four years with respect to legislation in the Idaho Legislature. Many of my comments toward him have reflected the passion I hold for fighting the t…
SLAUGHTER: Not OK for any religion
Mr. Connacher's letter seems to state that anything the Muslim community has done since 1099 is justifiable. You say you are a "perpetual student of history." Really? How convenient to overlook the 1,032 slaughter …
Heartfelt thanks to real hometown heroes
This September marks the fifth anniversary of my return from Iraq in 2004 to 2005 with a freshly minted Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, and the coveted 11th Armored Calvary Regiment "Blackhorse" combat patch. B…
Trees on way up - again
Wood is good.