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SPENCER: Criticism unfair, needs response
Mrs. Conda Mitchell’s letter last Sunday about Larry Spencer contained some inaccuracies that I feel should be corrected. Spencer and I agree on some candidates and issues, and on others we agree to disagree. When …
DISPUTE: Stick to issues, senator
At first I read the article about Sen. Jorgenson’s complaint with mild amusement, but then with growing irritation. Based on the facts presented in the article, it took me 5 minutes looking at the Idaho Constitutio…
GUNS: By George, Obama's no threat
I was pleased to read your article and editorial regarding George Nethercutt's mission to raise the civics IQ of the citizens of this state. Over the past two years, we have heard over and over from people who fear…
SIGNS: Help your favorite candidates
Political signs are the life blood of any political campaign. During the campaign signs spring up all over the county. While some consider them to be unsightly, they are one of the cheapest ways to get out the word…
JOB FAIR: Where were the jobs?
I just have to say that the recent job fair has left a bad taste in my mouth. Three employers that didn't have jobs, two MLM (pyramid) "interviews,” and at least four more "jobs" of that type I didn't fall for (han…
Don't tolerate intolerance
Right there in the figurative shadow of the Statue of Liberty, racism stands tall.
HEALTH CARE: Look up word 'option'
While I understand the “knee jerk” reaction to the media regarding the Healthcare Reform Initiative, I have a difficult time understanding the lack of education on this matter. The government is not taking over our…
WARD: Belongs on new battlefield
We are so privileged to have an Idaho leader in Vaughn Ward knocking at the door.
PETS: Punish the cruel people
On behalf of STOP (Stop Torturing Our Pets) I would like to thank Senator Corder of the Idaho Senate Agricultural Committee for the attempt to revamp the entire Cruelty to Animals Bill, as Idaho is one of only four…
SPENCER: Criticism unfair, needs response
Mrs. Conda Mitchell’s letter last Sunday about Larry Spencer contained some inaccuracies that I feel should be corrected. Spencer and I agree on some candidates and issues, and on others we agree to disagree. When …
RESPONSE: Net neutrality needs action
I was glad to see Sholeh Patrick’s article on the recent appeals court decision involving the power of the FCC to regulate Comcast, and other internet portals. Comcast’s original argument with the FCC had to do wi…
HEALTH BILL: Just see it for yourself
Elke Helmuth like so many other liberals won’t even consider the real facts, they insist on documentation to back up any claim that I might post as a negative toward the health care bill HR-4872.
VOTER ID: Makes perfect sense
This letter is in response to the CDA Press 3-30-10 issue, front page article, regarding the League of Women Voters seeking a veto of the bill going before the Governor, re: Picture I.D.’s.
GREEN: Understands responsible growth
In contemplating the upcoming elections for Kootenai County commissioners we must address the issue of carefully planned county growth. It is not enough to “believe in carefully planned county growth.”
CEUR: Decrying spelling's decline
It has been a thorn in my side for a long time and finally a visitor from out of state had to bring it to the attention of the public through a letter to the “Press.”