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.
CARLSON: You'll be missed, Chris
I was sad to read your “Farewell” opinion article, Chris Carlson, in the Monday, July 30 edition of The Press. Your political insight made an interesting read and I will miss it tremendously!
A fast-growing state like Idaho needs an honest and accurate census
There appears to be some political chicanery afoot with the upcoming 2020 census. On the surface, it might not seem to be unusual for the census questionnaire to ask respondents if family members in their household…
THANKS: Batman saves the day
My husband and I took our little one to McEuen Park on Saturday, July 28. My husband took the first shift watching our child play on the equipment while I stayed somewhat cool in the shade.
TRUMP: The bottom line
REALITY: Donald J. Trump is president.
TRUMP: A call for reason
Marvin Miller’s letter of July 22 to The Press coincided with a quadrennial report from more than 1,700 prominent American political scientists. Not only do they consider Donald Trump the most polarizing president …
TIMBERLAKE: Grateful on the gridiron
First, Mr. Parker, we sincerely thank you for donating another vehicle to be given away in our car raffle this winter. Our program has benefited from your generosity these past years. The success of our program dep…
MARSY: Glaring Idaho omission
When I moved to Idaho from Arizona two years ago, I was surprised to read stories about the struggles in the Capitol to get changes to Idaho’s Victim’s Bill of Rights passed. As a curious person, I looked at the ch…
KAEPERNICK: Been there, done that
To AP sports columnist Paul Newberry:
DEATH PENALTY: The bottom line
For those who have an aversion to capital punishment, may I offer a suggestion or two. If you were willing to sacrifice a portion of your own financial assets along with like-minded individuals, perhaps you could p…
CLASSIC: Rod Run smash hit
The North Idaho Classics Car Club would like to thank the community for their overwhelming support for the Rod Run on Friday and Saturday, July 20-21, at Tedder Industries in Post Falls. The show was a tremendous s…
HORNET: A historical note
Regarding USS Hornet’s position for the Apollo recovery of July 24, 1969:
Knowing the difference between right and stupid
Kids do dumb things. Always have. Always will.
TAX: Speeding toward Idaho
Washington state is doing a pilot program of pay by the mile to drive. They say that in 10 years they could eliminate the gas tax. Fat chance.
COLUMN: Jordan wrong target
I waded through David Lyons’ guest column Saturday, July 21, to see why he thought Brad Jordan isn’t best qualified to serve another term on the ignite cda board of commissioners.
SWASTIKA: Perspective needed
Hate speech? Not in my opinion. A bad idea to use a swastika? Absolutely, but let’s not be to quick to jump on the hate part.