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.
VALENTINE: Just a southern gentleman
Todd Kavanagh’s letter in the July 31 Press covers most of what I wanted to offer. I will, however, add a bit about an experience I had with Jim Valentine.
MURDERERS: They deserve to die
You can sit in prayer groups, pray to whatever God you pray to, protest everyday, cry, hope for better things, hold hands with everyone of every faith and believe that will stop these mass shootings of innocent vic…
Sheriff's job is hottest ticket in town
At this rate, The Press will be publishing an article soon listing all the people not running for Kootenai County sheriff.
WELCOME: Honor Idaho dignitaries
We are pleased to announce that the Idaho Hall of Fame will host is first reunion celebrating the more than 200 Idaho inductees presently in the IHF. The reunion will be on Friday, Sept. 13 at the Best Western Plus…
GROWTH: 'Mello Roos' to the rescue
Tired of the tax burden for all these new home developments?
GUNS: Join moms in this mission
Last weekend I traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with 2,000 of my fellow Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action volunteer leaders to learn more about how to prevent gun violence …
SENATOR: I do not lie
As the State Senator from Coeur d’Alene, I have been called all manner of names, and rarely react, just leaving it to reflect back on the accuser. This time is different. This time my character was impugned and I w…
PRESS: Offended by stories, photos
I’ve never written a letter to the forum even though I’m in my 70s and lived in Coeur d’Alene all my life. Let me say right off the bat I am not anti-gay, anti-lesbian, anti-cross dressing or anti- same-sex marriag…
KUDOS: Reader appreciates Abdul's story
I’m a Coeur d’Alene Press subscriber and wanted to let you know that I loved the front-page story in the Coeur Voice this week about the man from the UAE, Abdul Samad. So many nice layers … his work ethic, love of …
MEDICAID: Violates the Constitution
Wow! Mentioned in the same paragraph with Brent Regan. What a privilege. Brent is one of the finest people I know, and when he takes a stand and works against Medicaid he is thinking of you, dear reader, because yo…
RESPONSE: Oh dear; some questions
I have a few questions regarding “Dear Janet Callen’s” letter to The Press on Sunday, July 28. Does the phrase “Dear Leader” refer to Hitler and the Nazis in World War II? Or are you just blowing smoke?
MY TURN: Strain was right on
On Aug. 2, I read the guest opinion in “My Turn” written by C.J. Strain. What a wonderful and insightful article. I felt the same way when I saw the front-page photo and degradation that The Press writer published.…
Do you hear the sounds of service?
Service before self.
FISH: Mountain of wasted dollars
I was driving down Seltice on my way home from work the other day thinking, “I really need something to spend my money on.” Lo and behold, I spotted a swarm of bubble-eyed fish skeletons flying on poles right in th…
EASTSIDE: Highway workers are top notch
I would like to say Thank You to our hardworking friends and crew at the Eastside Highway District.