Opinion
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DAYLIGHT: Dim view of proposal
This is in response to the article regarding Sen. Steve Vick’s proposal to end daylight savings time in order to follow Washington’s lead.
CARLSON: Ease up on Sali
In Chris Carlson’s column, The Carlson Chronicle, I get the feeling he is still trying to oust Bill Sali who served in Congress 12 years ago. Mr. Carlson refers to Congressman Sali as an obscure little known Legisl…
CARTOON: No laughing matter
The political cartoon by Mike Shelton on March 11 was stupid and disgusting, and not funny for patriots who believe in America. The depictions of the president of our United States and the North Korean leader are d…
VIOLENCE: Cut down districts
We would like to see well-trained people protect children in schools in this state from the maybe mentally ill killers with guns, etc. One way to pay for it is to cut the extremely excessive number of public school…
Walking or talking, rights on full display
Some area high school students are going to enjoy an exercise in civic participation today.
BUILDING: Code red, Kootenai
I am writing in opposition to Kootenai County proposals creating any ordinance that attempts to make any exceptions or exemptions to having building plan reviews, permits, and inspections that ensure the public wil…
NEWCOMER: Beholding Cd'A
Saturday, March 31, it was a 100 percent clear robin’s egg blue sky with temperatures hovering 39-42 degrees. A good day to explore.
DAYLIGHT: Vick is right
I usually do not agree with some of Washington state’s ideas. But I do like their idea to eliminate daylight saving. I hope they can achieve that goal and that the 10 North Idaho counties follow suit, as Spokane an…
VOICES: Listening to evil
Billy Graham in a 1971 Crusade spoke on “The Devil and His Demons.” In 1975, Graham published “Angels: God’s Secret Agents.” We are not alone. While NASA tries to find life beyond Earth, clearly there are other bei…
SCHOOLS: Paying for protection
This week the school board is meeting to discuss school security. I’m wondering if Coeur d’Alene’s mayor and police chief are going to be there? And, maybe the Kootenai County sheriff should attend also. The last t…
BOARDS: What she said
Sholeh Patrick’s March 6 article regarding the standard of care required by members of nonprofit boards that serve our community was an outstanding and timely summary of what we should expect and require.
LITTLE: Reasons for support
One of the interesting things Brad Little has done as Lieutenant Governor is to ask all state regulatory boards to start self-assessments to make sure they’re doing the right thing for the right reason. Are their r…
ANIMALS: Support common sense
It is time for everyone to stand up for what is right when it comes to “support” animals. There’s a pony in my neighborhood without shelter from weather that would be better treated if it were a dog. City and count…
TRANSIT: Center of attention
It’s hard to believe that the city plans to go ahead with a transit center and offices for city personnel at a prime location, especially when a waterfront park is in the works for the Atlas Mill property. Wouldn’t…
Nonprofits shouldn't be non-professional
It’s not enough to have a beautiful heart.