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.
COUGARS: Prowl through this
For a fascinating read about cougars, see “The Beast in the Garden: The True Story of a Predator’s Deadly Return to Suburban America” by David Baron. The author carefully documents the true story of a cougar who tr…
TRUMP: Distraction game
After a tough week about Russia, Trump has launched a distraction to get his meeting with Putin out of the news cycle. IRAN is threatening our security! By golly, I’ll be very tough with Iran, just watch!
DEMS: Party attack, cont.
Thank you, Grace, for your response to my “Damning Democrats” letter.
HELP: Community steps up
A couple weeks back, I sent a press release to The Press asking for help. The St. Vincent de Paul Help Center, which was the old Coeur d’Alene library, sees between 100-150 people every Monday through Friday. We ne…
The power of five is beautiful
If two are better than one, then five must be darn near unbeatable.
POSTAL: Perils of privatizing
The U.S. Postal Service currently strives to operate on a “break even” and not-for-profit status, using no tax dollars to operate for everyone no matter where they live in the United States. Privatization of the US…
PO'D: Don't go there
I totally agree with Michelle McDaniels’ short note in today’s [July 18] newspaper. All of the negative comments get one response; p_ _ _ _ d off and what does that do to us? It just feeds our anger.
SWASTIKA: Symbol of hate
A swastika anyplace, particularly in the current times, can hardly be viewed as a prank. Soap suds in a school fountain may be a prank. Judging by the size of this racist symbol, it took some time and thought to do…
WHAT IF: Two can play
Reality: Trump makes illegal immigration a major issue, with children separated from parents as they LEGALLY seek asylum. Imagined: Hillary wants dreamers in U.S. and no ICE breaking up families.
TREASON: The framers' view
It seems that the word “treason,” and its extensions, have become a battle axe in the current political debate. This usage is misapplied, inappropriate and poisonous to political discourse because of what treason l…
Before you convict that person
The author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People tells the story of his experience on a New York City subway, sharing space on an otherwise quiet Sunday morning with a father and his unruly young children.
Is Idaho really ready for college?
We’re No. 5!
AMERICANS: This is US
The letter “damning Democrats” saddened me. The anger, accusations and veiled threats of the writer against democratic Americans is not who we are.
OXYGEN: A frustrated breather
This letter is to thank Bill Brooks for his help with my dilemma with my oxygen provider, Preferred Medical.
THANKS: Faith in spotlight
I wish to thank Bob Shillingstad for his Special to the Press articles on faith-based organizations. It is a special treat to read such uplifting articles about these organizations that operate mostly in the backgr…