Opinion
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WOLVES: Seek credible sources
Wolf hater Jim Beers has no credibility. He’s not an M.D., veterinarian, biologist, epidemiologist. He’s a former, forced to retire USFW employee.
CELL PHONES: Ban them while driving
I’ve been reading the articles and letters that have trickled in about banning cell phones and texting while driving, including one “very well put” by fifth-grader, Emily Danforth as well as one written by Ken Owen…
WOLVES: Beers unreliable 'expert'
Re: the May 27th article on speaker Jim Beers; the article left an awful lot out…
LETTER: Proof of lacking education
After reading Larry Kettle’s letter in the Press, May 26 -- “Obama: Phobia is real and growing"— I wondered how could anyone with no facts, and no apparent interest in facts, express his opinions with so much confi…
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 …
INMATE: This wait time deserved
It was with great interest that I read the letter about the “long wait times” sent by M. Dean, a Kootenai County inmate. I think there needs to be some clarification on the issues raised by Ms. Dean.
SWASTIKA: No place in the USA
I was on Sherman Avenue on Memorial Day and as I came to 20th and Sherman what did I see? A swastika. A swastika FLAG!! Flying on a house in my country, in my town on Memorial Day! I’ve never been so angry, disappo…
ARIZONA: Obama snubs the rational
Mr. Odell, I read your letter in the Sunday Press about the president and the Arizona Immigration Bill. You really think he cares what you and I think? It took Arizona to pass the bill — the feds wouldn’t touch it …
BILLBOARDS: Video assaults on senses
Is anyone else concerned about the new video billboards cropping up all around us? Not only are they a serious distraction to drivers, but this is scenic Idaho, not Times Square! They are visual pollution.
SIGNS: Know the political landscape
I was amused to have read the item in the Letters section of the Press titled "Signs: Theft can't silence supporter." The very first line Mr. or Mrs. Gary refers to our "Republican" form of government.
ELECTION: All bought, paid for
Everyone is pointing fingers. Don't you know that we have the BEST government money can buy?All of our elected officials are bought and paid for, from the top down.
FLAG: Let her fly on June 14
There’s respect for Memorial Day, also the 4th of July. We remember the dearly departed veterans on Memorial Day and celebrate our independence on the 4th of July. In between the two holidays is Flag Day, celebrate…
VOTE: First learn about candidates
When I opened The Press on Wednesday morning to see who were the primary winners, I was disappointed to see only 22.3% of the voters voted. THIS IS SCARY! The 22.3% of voters controlled the outcome of our primary e…
POLITICS: Heed birdfeeder wisdom
A few nights ago I watched “Ancient Aliens” on the History Channel pertaining to UFOs having been recorded throughout history.
Have fun and remember them
What started out as Decoration Day has evolved into Memorial Day, a solemn yet joyous arrival on the calendar tomorrow.