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.
SCHOOLS: A funding reminder
We seniors may complain about the upcoming vote but parents, let’s be realistic. Suppose it costs the school district $5,000 to educate your child for one year, $20,000 if you have four children in public schools. …
ARTICLE: Thinking about integrity
Re: Bob’s dream is dashed (Press, Feb. 2). Speaking of “offensive attacks on INTEGRITY,” remember what they say about Karma: “It’s a - - - - -.”
WALL: Good idea then, now
There are some things I have a hard time putting my mind around.
DALTON: Beliefs aren't facts
Jeff Crandall’s “My Turn” (The Press, Feb. 2) about the Dalton Gardens recall effort is certainly artfully argued, as we would expect from an attorney. But I encourage readers to pay attention to how many sentences…
TRUMP: A possible script
I can only imagine the conversation between Donald Trump and Robert Mueller over the Trump Tower meeting and Tower Moscow.
CHARITY: Imagine it this way
The Christmas season recently ended with many examples of charitable giving. We are a generous people, and many charities continue their work throughout the year.
WORKERS: Where are their rights?
We live in a time when employers can hide behind errors in legislation. Below is an excerpt from the FAQ section on the Idaho State Department of Labor:
HUNTER: Got what he deserved
Let’s get to the point regarding Mr. Wiley Hunter: He rented a vehicle to bring back a load of pot from Canada. He was caught with 75 pounds of the stuff in the trunk after a traffic stop.
PARTISAN: Answer these, please
I know I am a newbie to participation in a political party, but I just don’t understand some things and I need to. Like what does the reader get from reading letters, like those written this morning by Tappero and …
MSM: A serious disconnect
Just finished watching my 30 minute, daily dose of media hysteria. The hysteria centered on the arctic cold blast hitting the central U.S.
WALL: Not now, not ever
The Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain were for some time relatively effective because they also featured mined death strips with automatic and patrol gun fire. I believe we are not ready for this, yet. Otherwise “me…
Hill gets steeper for school votes
In a public setting recently, a citizen was heard complaining about the injustice of using school buildings as polling places when school funding is on the ballot. It didn’t seem to matter when it was explained tha…
DALTON: Reasons for recall
While I live blocks away from the Streeter development of pasture property in Dalton, I’m very concerned about our city officials’ refusal to enforce well-established zoning ordinances.
TRUMP: Cause and effect
Fake presidents create fake news.
PARTY: Bring it on
In the Jan. 29 article, “Pick Your Party,” some local “non-partisan” City Council members objected to the proposed resolution stating national politics have no place in local affairs.