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CAMERON: Insulting readers
Thursday morning my wife and I read the article on the front page of the local section. This was written by a Press reporter, Steve Cameron.
LABRADOR: Boise State blast
So U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador calls for the president of Boise State University to resign because he criticized Labrador (Coeur d’Alene Press, “Blasting Boise,” Aug 23)? Does freedom of speech apply only to those who …
BLAME: Where it belongs
Reading Steve Cameron’s article in the Aug. 24 paper, he is upset by the president laying blame on all participants. The protesters had a right to be there with a permit granted by a judge. The counter-protesters d…
TRUMP: Prepare for the worst
I am a good judge of character and I do not tolerate liars. Although Trump has gained fame as a straight talker, it only takes a little open-minded listening to identify his lies and his speaking out of both sides …
PRESS: Liberal opinions abound
Maria Chappelle-Nadal, Missouri state senator, called for the assassination of President Trump, Madonna advocated blowing up the White House and Kathy Lee Griffin proudly posed with a severed head of the president.…
DOGS: A Majestic mess
I don’t live within the Rathdrum city limits, but my family has used Majestic Park on a few occasions and I want to say the city has done an outstanding job with this park and ball fields.
STORY: Glory of capitalism
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FEDS: Refuse their money
As Idahoans we are proud of the fact that our budget is always balanced. Of course, it is a legal requirement. Still we work hard to get everything covered while balancing the budget at the same time.
WONDER: Penalty for late dig
Steve Cameron’s “I wonder” column regarding the role of the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee provides a fair overview of our local party’s main functions. The jab at the end, however, was unnecessary. N…
NIC: Debit card debacle
I had one legal transaction that I submitted for a summer class. I paid it in full. The next day my card was run for a future class that I was enrolled in, but not able to take due to prerequisites.
Hold on for a hectic weekend
For some, it’s a signal from the heavens to get the heck out of town.
CAROUSEL: Opportunity missed
I totally agree with everything written in Judy Norton’s letter and I want to ride as well! What a disappointment to discover that blank, lacking any character building to be the carousel.
MESS: Love's the answer
This country is a mess. We need to love one another. We have a DOJ who isn’t willing to uphold the law and allows hate to proliferate. This state congresswoman who suggested that Trump be assassinated should be pro…
HATE: No home in N. Idaho
The message of Jesus included, “Let he who is without sin throw the first stone.” Some “Christians” throw stones at everyone different from them. There is a political movement brewing, stewing in the same cauldron …
Focus on fair and forget all the rest
When the 2017 edition of the North Idaho State Fair and Rodeo opens today, an astonishing lineup of acts and entertainment will accompany some of the endearing, longstanding staples.