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.
POLITICS: Signs of concern
Lt. Gov. Brad Little gave his view of Idaho IF he becomes governor of Idaho to the Coeur d’Alene Press. In an earlier forum this year, he said if governor he would prosecute doctors and women who choose pro-choice …
Active citizens follow their tax dollars
Being a good citizen takes work.
MEDICAID: Vote for expansion
Margaret Thatcher says “socialism is great until you run out of money.” I would like Sen. Bernie Sanders’s response to that little complication.
POLICE: Unchecked power is dangerous
What traits do we value out of our law enforcement officers? Honor, integrity, oath-swearing individuals, altruistically aligned with cultivating peace keeping principles for a liberated, morally prosperous society…
HONESTY: One shining example
A huge thank you to the anonymous, honest citizen who turned in a pink purse to the police at City Park last Friday. After realizing that I had left my purse at a picnic table, I returned to find it missing. It was…
COUGARS: The man's right
Regarding The Press article about cougars by James Mundy IV, I’ve known Jim for 60-plus years. I find his article very informative. He has done a lot of research into the survival of the big cats not only in the Un…
NOISE: A sound so sweet
I couldn’t believe the length of the letter that Ms. Smith wrote complaining about noise in Coeur d’Alene. To me the noise means it’s summer. Coming from SoCal almost 12 years ago, I am not a fan of the cold weathe…
SANDERS: Tell the truth
Breaking news: Donald Trump has finally found the witch in his witch hunt. It turns out that the witch is the daughter of the infamous Huckabee who pardoned a killer a pardon so he could go out and kill four Seattl…
EMPATHY: Where have you gone?
Webelievewevote.com might be the most infuriating anti-non-white Christian group yet. To actually sit in church on Sunday and listen to their video invitation to visit their website of political endorsements and re…
Reducing automobile efficiency would be costly and dangerous
The Trump administration wants to substantially reduce the fuel economy standard for new cars. Six years ago, the government and auto makers agreed that cars made in the 2025 model year should get an average of 54.…
SONG: A Cd'A sensation
After reading your story on Jackson Dreyer, I immediately went to listen to his song “Coeur d’Alene” on YouTube. I found myself tearing up during the entire song.
WARMING: Press still in denial
I am on my annual vacation to North Idaho, just in time for another of the heat waves of the current summer.
BOATING: And justice for none
Whether you want to call it Lake Coeur d’Alene or Coeur d’Alene Lake, it makes no difference. Our judicial system just put every boater at risk.
BIKING: Avoiding a tragedy
Saturday morning at 7:30, as my two sisters and I were traveling east on Boekel Road approaching Ramsey, this occurred:
NEW SUPER: Well done, sir
To Dr. Steven Cook: