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.
TRUMP: In a word, treasonous
For two years I have been silent, but I can no longer. I grew up in a time when speaking against this nation was treason! You were arrested and jailed. Tell me, has that changed?
PARADISE: A pooch park
Well, I went into a rant about the dog park transition without focusing on the facts… mea maxima culpa!
Attention Congress: America desperately needs your help
President Ronald Reagan would have been repulsed by the spectacle of an American president kowtowing to a murderous dictator like Vladimir Putin. If Russia had attacked our democracy, Reagan would not have meekly s…
POLITICS: Damning Democrats
What is a Totalitarian State? Webster defines it as: of or relating to a political regime based on subordination of the individual to the state and strict control of all aspects of the life and productive capacity …
This lake debate gets really deep
We’re all wet.
VETERANS: Enough lip service
This is the season of flags and patriotism, starting with Memorial Day to Flag Day, extending to Independence Day and the fun of summertime. We are ready to stand up proud and congratulate ourselves for the sacrifi…
TRUMP: Handling Putin wisely
A man, Alex, gets out of prison after serving a decade for severe family abuse. The whole community is condemning him and shunning him. The community leader decides to meet with Alex to discuss his and the communit…
CAMPAIGNS: Negative goes nowhere
Thank you Jeff (not the lawyer) Owens for the letter you wrote to the editor published in Sunday’s paper. I agree. The negative ad campaigns make me tune out. I want to hear about the candidate’s strengths, what ex…
MUSICAL: You've got to go
Guys and Dolls ranks at the top of my favorite American Musicals. I have seen productions from London to Ashland and from Sundance to San Mateo. The current Coeur d’Alene Summer Theater Production at the Kroc Cente…
VISIT: Routes to wealth
Ahh…the irony of it all. The Trumps meet the Queen of England. She and her entourage of hangers-on wait for the oaf of outlandish statements and garish presence of the POTUS, fulfilling their required acquiescence …
VOTING: The ideal candidate
In Sunday’s Press of July 7, there were two letters on President Trump. One stated “Resist Trump.” I agree 100 percent. Also add on the tax cut. Dale Hedman of Hayden should have added on the millions — millionaire…
DEMS: Writer a letter
“WORKERS WELCOME WAGE GAINS, BUT COMPANIES FEEL THE SQUEEZE” referring to the Trump tax bill.
BROOKS: Superior service
We are writing to compliment you on your choice of publishing the thoughts and advice of Bill Brooks in your newspaper. We read his comments when published and have found his observations on current scam potentials…
SCHOOL: Hayden isn't partial
There has been a lot of communication concerning the proposed construction of a new elementary school in the northwest area of Coeur d’Alene School District No. 271. The city of Hayden has not advocated in any way …
CANDIDATES: It's all about you
Hello politicians! Stop telling me what your competitor is doing wrong and tell me what your plan is.