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ILLEGAL: Definition reminder
Did someone change the definition of the word “Illegal?” I read a disturbing headline, “White House Tells Public Schools To Enroll Illegals Despite Lack Of Age Or Address Evidence.” Now taxpayers have to educate pe…
BLESSINGS: Little is big
God demonstrated to us that to love is to give and I see that every day. It can be as simple and easy as letting someone go in front of you at the store because they have less stuff. It’s the little things that ble…
COMPETE: FCC gets it
In my opinion, we need competition across state lines for internet, cable access and health care; no more artificial territories protecting companies.
TRUMP: He aced Asia
Trump has just finished his Asian trip to numerous countries — getting warm, huge welcomes from every single one, building personal relationships with their leaders, amassing a quarter of a TRILLION dollars in trad…
TAXES: Follow the money
I agree with all the people who are on Social Security, own their own home and have to pay for school taxes with no children in school. As Sunday’s editorial said, next time, if you feel that strongly about the unf…
TRUMP: Fake news abounds
Mort Kraus’ letter of Dec. 1 is so incredibly lacking any real facts or details to make his points. In fact, he implies that Trump voters, unlike himself, did not study the issues.
INGRAM: Three words for Gary
We lost a great local “Sunshine” advocate last week. A veteran of many years of exposure to this low key but great thinker, I can sum up my experiences with a noun and two adjectives.
MISSILES: Know the difference
Again the basic difference between regular missiles and ICBMs is the “first” keep flying as long as their liquid fuel does not run out. They are loaded with it; there is no room left for a large enough nuclear bomb…
Forecast is mostly sunny, but
At 73, economist John Mitchell has the spunk of a kid.
EXPERIENCE: Needed or not?
One paragraph in Mr. Carlson’s Dec. 1 Chronicle left me with a question. He states that Idahoans have never voted for a governor who hasn’t had prior political experience, nor vetted by the electorate. He says an I…
EAGLES: Veteran salutes cruise
I just want to offer a HUGE THANK YOU to the BLM, The Coeur d’Alene Resort boats, and all the other sponsors who made the eagle watch cruise for veterans possible last Saturday. My wife, daughter, grandsons and I e…
MONUMENTS: Priceless treasures
The National Monuments established in the U.S. since the time of Theodore Roosevelt have protected antiquities, Native American cultural sites, historical sites and natural environments that are rare and important.…
FORESTS: Burn that bill
It’s bad enough that industrial logging can occur on 250 acres of public land, and be excluded from routine environmental review. This includes limited opportunity for public involvement. The Resilient Federal Fore…
Tax laments come a little too late
If you notice an uptick in ticked off writers lately, there’s a simple reason.
HARASS: No, Bill wasn't first
“Follow the Harassment” by Dave Tolle gave me a good belly laugh on a Friday morning. I am not sure why he thinks harassment of females by American politicians started with Bill Clinton. It is amusing to think poli…