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WALL: Not taxpayer problem
I have a suggestion for President Trump on how to pay for the border wall. If the millionaires and billionaires who pay little or no taxes (including himself) would donate money, it could be built without the avera…
Election night won't feature fireworks
At 5 p.m. last Friday, Kootenai County election officials confirmed some stunning news. In six cities, no incumbent will be challenged on the Nov. 7 ballot.
LETTERS: Who needs comics?
It’s so much fun when “The Liningers” get a letter published that I have a cost saving suggestion. Just have the “Liningers” and Jim Hollingsworth publish a letter every editorial page and cancel the funny pages. I…
COUNTY: No czar wanted
I strongly oppose your endorsement (Editorial of Sunday, Sept. 10) of a professional administrator to run Kootenai County because this powerful bureaucrat would not be elected by the citizens and therefore not held…
COUNTY: Elect, don't appoint
From Roman bureaucrats in the ancient world to English Royalty in the American Colonies — tax collectors, document recorders, treasurers, coroners and virtually all government positions were appointed by the powerf…
DELIVERY: Porch for elderly
I was surprised and dismayed by the letter sent to your subscribers declaring that carriers will no longer deliver to the porch. The distribution department obviously missed the letter printed in The Press informin…
OUCH: That left a mark
Len Crosby obviously (like most liberals) can’t read or if he can, only reads what little words he can understand. You make us all laugh and once again we are Justified.
GOD: One man's testimony
Thought I might touch on God. Oh I know, politics and religion — simply too controversial and divisive, but what the heck. The big question is, whose god is really God?
TRUMP: A satirical look
It’s good to know Trump is going to protect us from alien children. Yes, lizard kids from Andromeda turning our daughters into best friends. Green-furred, cat-eyed girl refugees bring space rabies and greyscale to …
CAROUSEL: All publicity is good
My grandchildren came to visit from Seattle and they went to ride on the carousel. They really enjoyed it and had a fun time. But, they didn’t know to go ride the carousel because I had attended the city council me…
Making government more efficient
This is not an endorsement or a criticism of the three sitting Kootenai County commissioners.
SEAHAWKS: Count me out
I took down my 12 flag.
COUNTY: Proper compensation
“Right now we’re eight months behind in projects; if you think I’m going to work for $35,000, forget it,” said (County Commissioner Eberlein), adding that he’s partially responsible for 750 employees and an $88 mil…
VETS: Heart of postal service
I would like to give my sincere thanks to all military veterans who have given so much to this great nation. They deserve our positive support for protecting our freedom.
HEADLINE: She got it
In response to the headline on Thursday, Aug. 31: “and Loud, Loud Music.”