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By ANN JOSLIN
DEMOCRATS: Do something positive
I have recently been reading about who or what is the greatest threat to the future of our country. North Korea, Russia, Global Warming, etc.
TAX BILL: Fuels national debt
For decades the Republican Party has touted the need for fiscal restraint and a balanced budget. Now, however, even with a majority in Congress, they propose to add $1.1 trillion to $1.8 trillion to the national de…
TAX BILL: Here comes inflation
I wrote to Senator Risch urging him to oppose the Republican tax bill. He wrote back that he supports it because it “strengthens families, grows business and boosts our national economy.” But the Republican tax bil…
PERMITS: Look at the root
Lately, there has been a discussion of comments on and grousing about the proposed elimination of building permits in Kootenai County, or, at least, making them optional. The latest is the “My Turn” by Deborah Rose…
How about a truce for Christmas
It’s Christmas Weekend, so let’s make a deal.
KENNEDY: Lesson for today
When President Kennedy proposed and got his tax cut through Congress, the Democrats were all in favor of it. What is different today? Do people know history enough to weigh it or do people listen to biased media on…
WOLF: An urban warning
I just want to give people a head’s up. I saw a wolf chasing a deer at Hanley and 15th Street at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. I heard there is a wolf/dog hybrid living in the area, so it could be that dog, but I spend a l…
POEM: A true gift
What a very precious poem Glenna Fox wrote! Now that’s what CHRISTmas is all about. It’s not “happy holidays.” It’s to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
NET: Government isn't neutral
When you hear the words ”net neutrality” and FCC it almost sounds fair. So why would you not be in favor of it or why against it?
HOSPITALITY: Workers' wish
It’s Christmas morning.
It is a wonderful life, isn't it?
Capt. Steve Childers stood there, a look of astonishment on his face.
THIEF: Darkening some joy
Yes, Virginia, there is a Grinch.
STORY: A point about poll
I strongly object to the article headlined, “Poll: Most say Trump crossed line with Russian contacts.” The article states in the middle of a lengthy nonsense “that 62 percent of Democrats think he did something ill…
WARMING: Non-political facts
Letter-writer Marvin George Miller dismisses the impact of global warming on hurricanes.