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GIFT: Thanks for the meal
On Saturday, Sept. 23, we went to Martino’s Tuscan Grill for dinner to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary.
VET: A standing ovation
Several years ago my family and I were waiting for the Fourth of July parade in downtown Coeur d’Alene. We had arrived early and found a spot for our blanket and kids. As other parade watchers arrived, I noticed an…
CAMERON: Dem premise faulty
Steve Cameron’s Sept. 28 piece titled “Where have the Democrats gone?” presents an argument about local and statewide Democratic candidates’ potential based on President Trump’s purportedly low approval ratings. An…
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Why did Trump win? One word — to slow down or stop socialism. How much difference is there between socialism and communism? Almost nothing. When government has majority control over its people and citizenry that’s …
PRO-LIFE: Respectfully disagree
Jim Hollingsworth seems to be a regular writer of letters to the editor. I agree with most points he makes in his latest: DEMS: Can’t win if they’re not pro-life. However, I take strong exception to the statement i…
PLAYERS: Entitlement mentality
In response to Mr. Knight’s letter of Sept. 29, I am in total agreement. The basic problem is not politics, as those who are most vocal against anything affecting our nation today cannot most likely even spell “pol…
CALIFORNIA: Here we go again
Every once in awhile I read a Coeur d’Alene Press letter to the editor that makes me laugh and cry. Wednesday’s (Sept. 27) example started something like this.
VIOLENCE: Look at Hollywood
The country needs to have a discussion on these recurring heinous events that seem to plague this nation. Perhaps it should begin not with guns, but instead with Hollywood’s glorification of murder and video games …
DRIVERS: Learn roundabout rules
With the recent road construction on Seltice, I have noticed there are drivers that do not know the proper traffic etiquette. There are two roundabouts on Seltice and there are yield signs on the straight-aways in …
GOODMAN: On the child's side
I would like to give credit where credit is due. Here’s to you, Mrs. Carol Goodman! When SD No. 271 neglected to re-enroll my second-grader, and their administration refused to answer my questions or help me unders…
EVENT: Teens deserve kudos
Last night my husband and I had the privilege to attend the Lake City High School Arts for Humanity fundraiser for the victims of the hurricanes. The art department, music department, drama department, and the fami…
RACISM: Let's move on
Ralph Ginirio’s wise observations published Oct. 1 in the “Readers Write” section sounded like my father had come back from the dead to drill into my head the fundamental realities of life. As a parent, I passed on…
FLAG: Respect it at all times
How sad that people use “freedom of speech” to dishonor our flag that thousands have given their lives to protect. There is no excuse for “Americans” to act this way! It’s shameful! We as people don’t have to agree…
Drivers and cellphones just don't mix
We’re not fans of unnecessary rules and regulations, but the time has come for Idaho to adopt one that will certainly save property and might very well save lives.
DEMS: Can't win if they're not pro-life
Democrats lament the fact there are not more Democrats in office. In the Idaho Legislature, there are three Democrats in each of Districts 16, 17, 18, 19, and two in District 29 and 1 in District 5. So why is that?