Opinion
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OPINION: Junkyard in the sky?
Your views of the havens at night might be interrupted by non-heavenly objects passing by your binoculars.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER: Waste of money pushed by feds
I am writing to express my strong opposition to a traffic management center for Kootenai County. We only have to look to Spokane to see the usefulness of that.
EDITORIAL: Teacher raises a win for us all
Three cheers for CDA School District
DEMS: Have ‘about ruined our children’
Mr. Koch, who are you kidding? Parents didn’t have to get involved in schools when we were growing up. CRT and trans were not being taught.
NIC ACCREDITATION: Life-changing opportunities will be lost without it
In 2013, I was diagnosed with a rare and chronic debilitating disease. I’d been suffering for years and was glad to finally get a diagnosis, but I soon learned that my chronic illness would impact every aspect of m…
CITIZENS’ LEVERAGE: Spending decisions
America is facing a time when some major corporations and some politicians are ignoring basic common sense, time-honored moral values and the voices of a major percentage of the general public.
GILLIGAN’S ISLAND: ‘Not much has changed’
If the quasi Iowa primary showed us anything, its establishment elders like Rowe and Newt were right. “If you want to reach the conservative voter, you have to do so on a third grade level.”
FUNDAMENTAL: Transformation
Presidential candidate Barack Obama declared that “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming the United States of America,” during a campaign rally in Columbus, Mo. — Oct. 30, 2008.
LOHR: A hero
“It’s no measure to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society,” said Jiddu Krishnamurti. Never were truer words spoken concerning Kellogg High School’s actions this past week. The powers-that-shouldn’t-be at th…
EDITORIAL: County support critical for economic health
Agency's return on investment reason to continue contributions.
OPINION: A documentary to watch
I’ve just completed watching Matt Walsh’s documentary “What is a Woman” and I recommend it to anyone seeking to learn more about the recent explosion of persons identifying as “trans.” It is a good introduction to …
OPINION: A letter of thanks
As another school year winds down, we reflect on the tremendous growth and progress our students, teachers, and staff have achieved. It’s always a bittersweet …
LOHR: ‘Spoke his truth’
I agree with the young man in Kellogg that spoke his truth. My birth certificate states, “Male,” My wife’s states, “Female.” You can believe whatever you want, it doesn’t change the facts.
LIBRARY BOOKS: Newspapers should report removals
There was a letter to the editor that suggested that the Coeur d’Alene Press report on what books are removed from the book shelves in the Community Libraries. I wholeheartedly agree that it should be the responsib…
LOHR: Highlights issues with 'government education'
God bless Travis Lohr, the latest man guilty of blasphemy against the state religion, and whose only mistake was believing that the rules still apply equally. I’m a recent refugee from a neighboring Marxist regime;…
POLITICAL AGENDAS: Don’t bring them to Idaho
Nobody needs to look farther than the first failed school levy in 14 years to see the influx of Californians moving here have brought their junk politics with them.