Opinion
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WOLVES: Here's what I hate most
First off, I believe there’s a place for wolves in Idaho — but only if their population is effectively managed so other wildlife species aren’t negatively impacted.
PYP: Ode to old Hayden Meadows
For the last eight years I have been a very active parent at Hayden Meadows Elementary school. Four years ago when we were told (no, it was not a choice) that we were going to become a PYP/IB school I was skeptica…
LABRADOR: Better choice than Minnick
In her letter “Unholy alliance turns into ungodly mess” Linda Cook expresses her deep disappointment over Vaughn Ward losing the Republican primary for the 1st Congressional District in Idaho. Nonetheless, I believ…
DEMOCRACY: It's not a Republic
The letter from Mike Martens in Sunday’s Opinion page only adds to the never ending confusion as to what is a Democracy and what is a Republic? Two forms of government can wisely be remembered that a Democracy requ…
DEMOCRACY: Cripes, we said pledge wrong
To Mr. Martens and all other “civics challenged” individuals, please accept my sincere apology for misstating the nature of our “republican” form of government. (Please note the
RADICALS: Inventing all of their facts
They (the extreme left wing radicals -are there any other kind?) are back at it. I hope no one of you wasted your time searching Jim Arnoldi’s recent letter for facts. In typical liberal fashion he trashes Glenn Be…
SCHOOLS: Reject proposed schedule
I am writing this letter to inform the school board that I do not support your modified school day proposal for the next school year. Late start on Monday is nothing but difficult for the working parents of school …
FEE: Explanation doesn't ease pain
Regarding your headline “Hospital Fee: It makes patients sick,” I again contacted KMC billing office regarding the “facility fee” and received another explanation. This one is regarding “specially trained nurses,” …
CIRCUS: Animals there under duress
Just this week I was driving by the fairgrounds and saw on the reader board that Shrine Circus would be coming into town on June 19. I have to say I am appalled that Coeur d’Alene is hosting this type of event sinc…
ELECTION: Citizens fired Sen. Jorgenson
Mr. Mike Jorgenson, you were fired! Despite your argument that we the people have somehow organized to help Mr. Hart let me fill you in.
PROGRESSIVES: Goal is demise of nation
Regarding SETAC and the White House, this is just another snapshot into the moral bankruptcy of the Democratic Party. This is illegal but guaranteed the attorney general will sweep this under the rug and further th…
MEDICARE: Status alarms this senior
On Tuesday I went to my health care provider, and the doctor kindly told me if the feds don't get off their duffs and vote in funding for Medicare - and soon - we seniors will be standing in line at the Kootenai Co…
FLAG: Please, fly her right
I am impressed and disappointed. As I drove to work this Memorial Day to replace our flag and place it at half-staff, I noticed the number of flags that have been replaced with new gleaming ones… I am impressed.
OBAMA: Czechmate voters and president
The following is an article from the Czech Republic newspaper Prager Zeitung on April 28, 2010 that zeros in on the really serious problem in this country.
REGULATE: That's government's job
Simon Johnson, the former chief economist for the International Monetary Fund said, “Once banks are allowed to become too big to fail and too big to save, they have captured our government and society. That spells…