Opinion
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BIAS: Post Falls gets short end
I read with amusement the letter about how the Press has a bias toward the CDA Vikings. Maybe you should look at this from the Post Falls view. The latest articles about the boys winning the state BB tourney are ab…
LEADERS: If they fail, fire them all
Congratulations to the CDA Press on the article by Russ DeVernier March 5 which truly “hits the nail on the head!” I also, as did Russ, served during the Vietnam War — no whining involved or tolerated. When manag…
SEARCHES: Part of threat to freedom
Although I was an airline pilot, I refuse to fly commercially today. It’s not so much the slipshod maintenance or the poorly trained pilots as the outrageous, unlawful searches. Not long ago I was responsible for t…
TRANSIT: Taxpayers should be on alert
I read with interest the article on putting a transit board proposal on the ballot. I wonder if the good citizens know what a public transportation authority will do to fund itself? I moved here to Hayden eight yea…
WARD: You need to meet this guy
The other night, I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Vaughn Ward and his lovely wife, Kirsten. Vaughn is running for Congress, in the Idaho 1st District, and although I don’t normally tout politicians, Ward impr…
OBAMA: Why he's not the Anti-Christ
In a recent letter to the Press, Ron Spencer crossed the bounds of propriety and decency when he referred to the current (American) government as the “Anti-Christ” and “Progressive.” I assume he was referring prima…
GAS PRICES: This should be priority
All levels of government seem to be purposely ignoring rising gas prices again. Scuttle this ramrod health care reform now and concentrate on low-level gas prices. When gas price are up, we pay more for everything…
ABORTION: Backward is in eye of beholder
Dear Mr. Ferguson: I was truly repulsed by your response to Mr. Holliday/Hollingsworth. Hopefully many other more astute readers of the CDA Press saw the hypocritical tone throughout your response regarding abortio…
Another exhibit in Spokane case
Any newcomer wondering why this paper was so skeptical toward Spokane didn't need to wait long for an answer.
ABORTION: Fetus worthy of protection
There have been a number of letters recently — pro-life vs. pro-choice.
OBAMA: GOP opposes him
My comment on Michael Martens is that you are seeing the truth about our so-called Republican representatives in Washington. They aren’t for or against any legislation, they are simply voting against Obama. I think…
WAR: Enough already; end it
The continued sacrifice of our boys in Afghanastan is crippling our nation, especially when we are in the worst rececion in 80 years. It’s time to be fiscally repsonsible and end this costly war.
RECALL: Facts support Tschida
Residents of Spirit Lake, there is currently a recall petition on file to remove Spirit Lake councilwoman Shelley Tschida from her council seat of seven plus years.
SPEAKER: Omission threatens 2 freedoms
I just recently heard that Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, who was invited to speak at a prayer luncheon at Andrew’s Air Force Base was rescinded the invitation. Apparently, a statement post…
CDA: Dining deal hurts good locals
In another bold stroke of municipal governance, Coeur d’Alene City Council voted last week to curtail sidewalk dining at downtown restaurants from 11 p.m. to 10 p.m. to control the growing culture of bad behaving, …