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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.
Plenty to smile about from election
Congratulations go to Bob Norris, who conquered a mountain of competition — and controversy — in wrapping up the Republican nomination to become Kootenai County’s sheriff starting next January.
ADLER: Something to remember
Respectfully, Mr. Adler seemingly leaves out the fact that our civil liberties defined in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution clearly state that they are “inalienable” natural rights. Meaning, these are rig…
CHINA: Expert shares insights
The excellent letter from Bob Larue provides a good historical context to China and biological weapons.
MASKS: Consideration appreciated
In response to K. Johnson of Rathdrum, according to the CDC and Panhandle Health, MY wearing a mask protects YOU. YOU wearing a mask protects ME. My wearing a mask doesn’t protect me from you, unless it is one with…
TRIBUTE: Don’t forget Cd’A
The Press has devoted pages and pictures of Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls and not one mention of Coeur d’Alene owned cemeteries — Forest and Riverview.
VIRUS: Remaining vigilant
Social distancing, sanitation and masks are more crucial as we open up than during restrictive Stage 1. People in stores during Stage 1 had likely been in close contact only with their family. But in later phases, …
REBUTTAL: Consider big picture
Regarding Stephen Towles’ letter last Friday, I would encourage you to not place views that the editor otherwise does not hold based off a one line statement.
RICARDO’S: Facing permit woes
Can man rule himself or does he need government to rule him? My understanding was we the taxpayers are to be served by local government. Instead we are treated like criminals. I immigrated here from Panama for the …
CRIME: Bad stats, no justification
In a letter to the editor published Sunday, there are incorrect statistics attempting to justify the fear and arrests of African Americans.
CCP: Targeting Hong Kong
Secretary of State Mike Pompeio has declared that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has done this, utilizing the very Wuhan Virus that its own cover-up of critical information mad…
STEREOTYPES: We can do better
I was shocked and saddened to see the letter to the editor printed in the Coeur d’Alene Press entitled, “CRIME: Look at the stats,” which spreads racist stereotypes. It would take about five minutes to look up FBI …
FIREWORKS: Death of independence
Friday’s (May 29) front page of The Press “Parade yes; Fireworks, no.”
CRIME: Unity over statistics
I find it appalling that a person can take a few numbers and marginalize an issue simply because they don’t understand the “big picture.” We are facing hard times in this country and Black Americans have a right to…
LETTER: Wrong question — and answers
A letter to the editor asked the insane question of “how did black men earn the reputation they have?” in a way that insinuates the racism black people face is somehow their own fault. It ignores the fact that Amer…
You can bet Putin does not want a vote-by-mail election in the U.S.
We can probably all agree that it makes sense to have a paper record to ensure the integrity of our elections. As President Trump said on March 6, 2018, “it’s always good to have a paper back-up system of voting.” …