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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.
TAXES: And fairness for all
Wealth is not a dirty word. Were it not for the wealth of our founding fathers, we would still be a serfdom of England. Those signing the Declaration of Independence mortgaged their wealth to fund their endeavor an…
RE-ENTRY: Another suggestion
For months, I have followed the writing and opinions of the County Commissioners and Hayden officials and neighbors regarding the Re-Entry Center that has been proposed to be located in Hayden. Ideas on both sides …
HOSPITAL: Questioning requests
Recently, I’ve received in the mail two requests from Kootenai Health for a donation (and inclusion to my will) to purchase additional medical equipment for their hospital. At the same time, Kootenai Health boasts …
CRAPO: Protecting Russia
Maybe I missed it, but I have not yet seen coverage of Senator Crapo’s action to prevent the Senate from voting on a bill to penalize Russia and other foreign countries for interfering in our elections. I suggest t…
CRIME: No sympathy warranted
I hope the article about people in jail at Christmastime isn’t supposed to make any of us on the “outside” feel bad? If you don’t watch Live PD, PD Cam, WANTED or Court TV you should.
Dig deeper to solve the big problems
Thank you, Wayne Hoffman.
SHEA: An American patriot
Dear Legislator,
ABORTION: New year, new hope
Well, here we are at Life Sunday 2020. Maybe this will be the year when we finally act like human beings should and end the horror of abortion. Maybe this will be the year when mothers stop killing their own babies…
IMPEACH: Look at the facts
The House has voted for impeachment along strict party lines; the Senate will undoubtedly vote to acquit along strictly party lines. The public is likewise deeply divided.
TRUMP: Defenders miss marks
Lee Lutovsky claims that all the networks, even NPR, are part of a large conspiracy against President Trump. Do you think they all get together down at the corner pub, or maybe they went to a university — other tha…
SHEA: Question of allies
Since Matt Shea, a Washington state representative, has been declared a “domestic terrorist” for his far right, anti-government actions and views, does that mean his friend and one of his staunch allies, Heather Sc…
IMPEACHMENT: It's a vendetta
Vendetta is the Italian word meaning “revenge.” The definition of revenge is, “The action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury, or wrong suffered at their hands.”
GIVING: No place like home
It’s time to say thanks to the fine folks of Kootenai County.
CHS: Stay true to blue
Steve Casey’s “My Turn” column really struck a nerve with me. First, I am in complete agreement with Mr. Casey, and I also thank him for the history lesson on the origins of Viking Blue!
TRUMP: Reward him with defeat
I can think of many better reasons why Trump shouldn’t be president than the few “crimes” for which the Democrats are trying to impeach him. And these reasons have nothing to do with politics. They have to do with …