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SHELDON: Should still be working
I moved from California to get away from cry babies like the girl who went to “HIGHER UPS” because she couldn’t handle a comment by Dave Sheldon asking if she would consider, “going out with a fat old guy like me,”…
VA: Medical promise broken
When the VA notified me in February to schedule a six-month checkup, I was told the VA could not schedule me before 30 days. They instead offered the Veterans’ Choice program which would, supposedly, provide the sa…
KNEELERS: Hardships are faced by all
African American activists, Black Lives Matter leaders and kneeling NFL players: Today’s America owes you nothing special. None of you were ever slaves. Civil rights were granted and Jim Crow ended in 1964, 53 year…
CONSTITUTION: Remarkably secular
Thank you to Ron Vieselmeyer for reminding us of the recent U.S. Constitution Commemorative Day (Sept. 17). Our national Constitution is indeed one of the most remarkable documents in history. Despite the constant …
IDAHO: Time to rethink high school
I recently watched XQ Super School, a live broadcast that was on all four major U.S. networks. It addressed how America’s high schools are not keeping pace with many other countries. What’s worse is Idaho is ranked…
GUNS: Force or fear
“Gun used in robbery Wednesday may have been a BB gun, but that’s legally unimportant.”
NFL: Here's one salute
The overpaid NFL players have no idea of what America is all about. They should all spend time in the military. Only one man with the steal your money team came out and saluted our country.
LANE: The safe way
In the Sept. 19 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press (Page C1), automobile drivers were told that the two-way turn lanes can be used to accelerate and merge with traffic. I believe this is incorrect and dangerous. I …
KNEE: No sign of strength
OK, here we go. Having been brought up in a family myself that included veterans of wars from World War I to Vietnam, including my grandfather, a legal immigrant, I was taught to stand up for what you thought was r…
QUESTIONS: Answers appreciated
Things that make me wonder:
ANTHEM: It's about respect
After serving this great nation for many years in the military, I agree fools have the right to not stand tall with their hand over their heart when the National Anthem is played before the start of sports function…
Crack in liberty widens
It’s a First Amendment nightmare.
TURKEYS: Gobble up this event
A Showcase of Talent to benefit the food bank, Turkeys & More, is tonight at the Kroc Center. As sponsors of this event we urge community support and attendance at this fun evening of talent — all donated by local …
SMOKE: Not a joke, folks
To the two of you with diesel pickup trucks that think it was funny to “coal roll” me while I was cycling Sunday afternoon on Highway 41 between Rathdrum and Spirit Lake… it isn’t “funny.” It is also illegal. Be ad…
Atlas purchase is nothing like McEuen
Let’s call it Neuecm Park.