Opinion
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ILLEGALS: Letter promotes racism
Teri White’s recent letter to the editor probably did more to promote racial bigotry than Arizona’s recent immigration law. When people trespass our borders as illegal aliens they are breaking the law no matter wha…
FOSTER CARE: Kids need your help, love
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to raise public awareness of the nearly 500,000 American children in foster care. These young people are living away from home because their own families are in crisis and …
Here's to a loyal man
Back when young buck Rick Barton was cutting his teeth in the banking business, transfers were made by stagecoach and everyone was on the lookout for the James Gang.
ABUSE: Men, take responsibility
The story of the father who seriously injured his 6-year-old son by striking him in the face reminds us yet again that the most endangered species in our world is our young children.
JUDGES: Disagree on Bradbury points
As a member of the Idaho Supreme Court and a candidate for re-election, I am writing to correct some misstatements made by another candidate.
ROMNEYCARE: If it fits, wear it
In my opinion, it is unfortunate that the Governor of Idaho has decided to sue the federal government in order to prevent national health care reform from being available to the needy citizens of this state.
GOVERN: Other option is anarchy
With all the talk about government I wondered exactly what does “to govern” mean? I went to the dictionary and “to govern” means “to control and regulate.” The part that surprised me was “to regulate.”
DISAGREE: Then let zeal lead way
I can see our beautiful city from my house and pray everyday that it would be blessed. The best selling book of all time reads, "Where there is unity, God commands a blessing."
OBAMA: Court pick life or death
In the April 21, 2010 edition of USA Today, president Obama is quoted as saying he does not have a “litmus test” on social issues for any Supreme Court nominee, but he supports abortion rights and he will make sure…
POSTAL: Pensions not as promised
In September 2009 the Postal Service decided to save money by offering a monetary incentive to workers eligible to retire. After 25 years of dedicated service I opted to take the offer.
LIBERALS: Stop with the hatred
As a conservative, I was glad to read Mr. Pappas express the liberal views toward the Tea Party people.
OBAMACARE: Try to understand it
Here we go again! Janice Shay of Rathdrum has it wrong on several points. Being a low-information consumer as shown in the letters column titled "Obamacare" dated April 14th.
SCHOOLS: Parents left out of process
I am a parent of two children attending elementary school in District 271. I am writing in response to the proposed district-wide changes in school schedules for "job-embedded collaboration" that our elected board…
Money talks, history corrects
As our country looks for answers to wars on two fronts, an economy flinging mud in a ditch and an important primary election nearing our doorstep, it's easier to embrace sound bytes and think those stupid political…
ARIZONA: Governor paving way for nation
I believe that Gov. Jan Brewer is really trying her best to help the American citizen to help her state of Arizona. I just pray the rest of the 49 states have will help her by supporting her as much as they can.