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.
When dancing with the devil, the powerful partner should lead
Saudi Arabia may have lots of oil and idle cash, but that country is in the peanut league compared to the economic and military power of the United States. You have to wonder why our President lets the charming Sau…
CAMERON: Brand new yay
“A Brand New Day” with Steve Cameron: WORTH THE INK!
TIPS: Follow president's lead
As our president has demonstrated, criminal activity should not impede economic stability. We can all be thankful everyone’s doing their part in the coming weeks by following these simple guidelines.
CLIMATE: The beauty of oil
President Trump has withdrawn from the Paris Accord on climate change. As a consequence, several large cities have taken action to try and accomplish the goals of the Accord themselves. Some have said they want to …
Help schools answer key funding questions
If you’ve been waiting to fill out the Coeur d’Alene School District’s important survey, procrastinate no more.
MERCEDES: This is for you
Capture the in-betweens,
SCHOOL: Power play alert
My three years on the Coeur d’Alene School District’s Long-Range Planning Committee has provided me with unique insight into construction dilemmas. I believe Lakes Highway District must be held accountable for its …
EDITORAL: Agree, however
I agree with your editorial of Nov. 18 to a point. We should probably tone down our rhetoric, but how is that possible when people like Hillary Clinton, Maxine Waters, Cory Booker, Eric Holder, etc., encourage peop…
CRITICISM: Dos and don'ts
Making assumptions on someone’s character from their beliefs is always a mistake if you want a meaningful discussion. The straw man argument — (assuming that if someone believes a certain thing, then they must also…
FEMINISM: One man's view
Lawyer Michael Avenatti claims “she hit me first” to justify his striking a woman. He’s right. If “she” had been “he,” we’d be talking about self defense, but women have somehow acquired the right to assault a man …
COLUMN: Right on, Phil
I welcome and appreciate the MY TURN offering by Phil Ward (Nov. 16).
POLITICS: Problems in a nutshell
Apparently Ed Torrence (11/11/18) believes he is much smarter than I because I am a Democrat. I challenge him to prove it. But then he said he’d rather elect a dumb ole Republican than a smart Democrat. And therein…
DRIVERS: Phones begone
I totally agree with the Nov. 16 editorial in The Press! Please wake up and put your phones away when driving. If you need to answer your phone, pull over to the side of the road or a parking lot.
COLUMN: Opinion quite clear
“A Brand New Day” with Steve Cameron: NOT WORTH THE INK!
ROADWORK: Thanks, and suggestions
The new paved portion of 95 is wonderful. Concerning Mica Hill, I am wondering why center cement barriers were not installed to keep people from crossing over the center and dying in a head-on crash. Also some sign…