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LOOK: LISTEN and LEARN?
Well, maybe not for some of the students I noticed in the two photographs taken at Lake City High School. Travis Campbell took the time to plan and present a very important program for the students at Lake City con…
PRO-LIFE: Respectfully disagree?
Larry Tanzer wrote, “I take strong exception to the statement (made by Jim Hollingsworth) in his last paragraph: ‘No one in his right mind would ever vote for someone who is not pro-life.’” This criticism and Larry…
PAY: Best is mediocre
Your lead story in Friday’s paper had many holes. Just because you are the highest-paid anything in Idaho doesn’t give you a platform to brag. The fact is, the wages in Idaho are lacking. Idaho, as a whole, ranks 4…
THANKS: Forever grateful
My family has always had a deep appreciation of our police and fire/EMT agencies. Early last morning, my wife of 36 years was unresponsive. I made a panicked 911 call. The dispatcher was wonderful. She calmed me do…
NRA: Thriving on fear
Speaking as a gun owner, I feel the recent tragedy warrants a close look at the NRA. Their power comes from making Americans afraid. We are supposed to be afraid of Muslims, any people of color, anyone who doesn’t …
AMBULANCES: Worthwhile costs
In response to the “My Turn,” I’d like to remind readers that ambulances are very expensive and contain all kinds of life saving equipment. The local paramedics, all well trained and licensed. The training must be …
NFL: Bench the grandstanders
America is far from perfect. Still, relative to much of this planet, America stands out bright and clear and remains — to this day — the dream of many who do not live here.
TRUMP: It's not a game
I write in response to all the fury against America demonstrated by the players in the NFL. The Super Bowl is played each year and one of the teams wins and unfortunately one team loses! The teams and coaches shake…
BENEFITS: Worried for winter
After the disgraceful resignation of Health Secretary Tom Price and Sunday’s headline, “Food Stamp Benefits About to Drop,” I thought I would reach out to address my own SNAP problem.
Yes, NFL players do contribute
Curse disrespectful NFL players if you wish.
COSTS: Death penalty excessive
I see letters here that talk about the cost of incarceration for life versus the death penalty. Incarceration for life is LESS costly. Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty is a good resource that says:
SHOOTING: Can't legislate evil
Whenever a shooting happens such as the tragedy in Las Vegas, you can always count on all the left wing people trying to capitalize on it.
AMERICANS: Meek is great
For Readers, Writers and Mr. Cohen of Coeur d’Alene whose letter appeared in the Sept. 27 Opinion, “…a Hypocrite’s Rant,” I joyfully add this new motto to “Make America Great Again:” Americans, Be Meek Again.
SHOOTING: Reduce the numbers
We’ll never end maniacal shootings. But, let’s at least reduce the body count.
NUKE DEALS: Huh?
Spock to Captain Kirk! North Korea might not want to sign an agreement with us to stop their nuclear program because President Trump said the deal we have with Iran was not a good one — Huh? Presumably Rocket Man w…