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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.
PROTEST: Conditions don’t exist in Idaho
In Idaho, we don’t have an issue with police brutality.
Don’t like way property taxes soar? Here’s what to do
Steve Matheson, we salute you.
BIBLE: Read the four Gospels
Murder and civil disobedience are not new. Neither are selfishness, violence or the pursuit of power for power’s sake. These traits (and others similar) describe us. They know no national boundaries, no racial or g…
GUNS: Could cause mayhem
Dear Editor, with the protests to show that we are tired of fatal encounters on black men by police, and marches to show that Black Lives Matter, here in Idaho, there is one disturbing occurrence on Idaho streets; …
GUNS: Violence not tolerated
After reading some of the opinion pieces in Friday’s Press condemning the presence of armed citizens protecting businesses in downtown Coeur d’Alene, I am reminded once again of how complacent we have become as a s…
GUNS: Thank you armed patriots
Thank you to all the armed patriots who kept our North Idaho streets safe from rioters. Those of us who have actually worked and lived through riots are grateful.
PROTEST: Take a different tack
No one can help being repulsed by the stupid behavior which set fire to this tragic problem.
PROTEST: No social distancing
Apparently, if you carry a sign that says Black Lives Matter and assemble with an unlimited number of other persons, you do not have to obey the governor’s orders limiting assembling in specified numbers or with an…
TRUMP: Memo to his base
The Atlantic Magazine recently wrote about the “malignant cruelty” of Donald Trump, labeling him “wicked” and “corrupted,” corrupting his own party and the country as a whole.
MILITIA: Taking care of our own
The recent appearance in downtown Coeur d’Alene of our “local militia” brought yeas and nays, for sure. But I think there is another message. And that is that local citizens will show up when needed, that they will…
Cd’A Police, thanks for keeping everybody safe
In the days when sailing ships ruled the seas during times of war, massive amounts of gunpowder were stored in a hold below the water line. These gunpowder magazines were dry because wet powder is the surest way to…
WISDOM: The best choice
I would with respect caution our neighbors during these times to not take on a hero complex and become reckless vigilantes, causing more heartache and concern for our already overworked members of the police force.
PRESS: Curb the AP bias
To the entire staff of the Coeur d’Alene Press:
TLC: A tribute to Barbara
Regarding the lengthy article that was written to cover the history of the Iron Horse.
BUSINESSES: Police preferred
To the men and women who are gathered on Sherman Avenue each night, heavily armed or carrying baseball bats and bows and arrows, did you ever stop to ask the businesses you’re “protecting” if they actually want or …