Opinion
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TIME WARNER: Not the only game in town
My husband and I were surprised to find our Time Warner bill had jumped from $135.19 in August to $155.61 in September. We have broadband, phone service and digital cable (no premium channels). After a little resea…
LETTER: Misleading factless, senseless
Jim Hollingsworth's wolf eradication letter, Sept. 8, is misleading, factless, senseless and ignorant.
EDITORIAL: Beg to differ on teams
In your Sept. 9 editorial you state "Our favorite teams are Idaho and whoever's playing Boise State." As a native of north-central Idaho and a University of Idaho alumnus, I beg to differ. Our favorite teams are Id…
CURRIE: It's time to forget about it
Interesting reading when the headlines indicated that Rick Currie plans to be a write in candidate for County Commissioner. Advice from an old shoe, forget it Rick, you were voted out by those who thought you were …
QURAN: Burning and the media
With regard to the Florida minister's plan to burn Qurans on Sept. 11, I would just like to point out that, absent any media attention, this event would have absolutely no significance whatsoever. This thieving, in…
One tuition rule fits all
The general election is now just two months away, and before the political machines reach deafening decibels, we'd like to draw your attention to a proposed constitutional amendment that's been kept a little too qu…
COUNTERFEIT: Don't punish the informant
Two groups of 50 people each settled their differences by putting black or white marbles in a pouch. After counting, the majority was the winner.
DRIVERS: You're not alone out there
The use of personal transportation for work and family necessity is without question required within the American infrastructure. However that need seems to have advanced from necessity to an entitlement or expecta…
CHARITY: Support local supporters
I was eating dinner at Texas Roadhouse recently when I ran into Dan Davis, the proprietor of the restaurant. I went to thank him for his support of all of my charitable endeavors, as I organize lots of fundraisers …
LABRADOR: Compare him to the incumbent
Now that our Idaho summer appears over, we can and should turn our attention to the upcoming General election; there are only 52 days until election day, Nov. 2.
PETS: Secure them in safety
An important opportunity to educate the public was missed in the article "Cool in a Crisis" about Makayla Gorden and her unfortunate vehicle accident where the family's dog was injured and had to be euthanized. Mak…
FAIR: Prizes not worth effort
For several years I have entered my water color paintings in the professional division winning first place and people's choice.
TRAFFIC: Engineer sounds like a 'she'
Regarding the My Turn column by Dennis Decker: I have also noticed these traffic problems and agree with Mr. Decker with just one exception. Mr. Decker referred to the designer of this traffic flow on Ramsey as "he…
GAYS WED: Two theories can coexist
Regarding Ron Vieselmeyer's letter (Gays Wed: Support means rejecting God). Three things:
Recession busters unite
When it comes to pulling out of the great recession, Idahoans are ready to get down to business.