Opinion
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LENIN: Key point in time
Next month will be interesting because April will be the 100th anniversary of Lenin’s successful entry into Russia, and in six months was supreme ruler. Lenin then expanded the empire through threats and extreme vi…
MINERS: Not their fault
I have read your editorial of March 15 several times. The issue of Silver Valley needing consumer dollars was spot on. Many small Idaho communities need more income to thrive. However, whether intentional or not, t…
Relief found for MWS epidemic
You very well could be suffering horribly from MWS and not even know it.
DRIVERS: Now hear this
As the weather gets nicer and more people are out and about, I want to remind drivers when they are sightseeing on Dike Road/Rosenberry Drive the white line on the right side of the road is to help ensure the safet…
LAKE: Some cleanup warranted
I have one question to ask: What are your thoughts on the pollution in Lake Coeur d’Alene? The pollution was originally from unsafe mining and lead processing, but what are your thoughts on it currently? I personal…
POLITICIANS: Perpetuate problems
Our politicians excuse themselves from failing to accomplish much by playing their blame games and denigrating all opposition. They have created hopeless divisions amongst themselves which have evidently spread to …
LABRADOR: Supports veterans
As a veteran of the United States Army, I have found myself very frustrated with the Veterans Administration over the years. Recently, I was having a difficult time securing my medical care through the VA.
RIBBONS: Yellow's not mellow
I’ve been thinking about this for many years. There is a song that many people embrace in America: “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘round the Ole Oak Tree.” Now, how many people have listened to the words?
TRUMP: Miller for president
This is in reply to Marvin G. Miller’s letter to the editor. Wow, Marvin, you nailed it! I was so excited to read something positive about our wonderful President Donald J. Trump, I wished you would have went on an…
CABINET: Qualified to decide
I have been reading about the Democrats’ apoplexy over the fact that many in President Trump’s Cabinet are wealthy business people and the fact that they are having problems divesting their portfolios in order to a…
AHCA: A sick feeling
The American Health Care Act as written will increase health care costs by thousands of dollars for those aged 50-64. With increased premiums and an age rating that allows health insurance companies to charge five …
NURSE: Here's to you, Lisa
How wonderful to read that Lisa Rubinsky received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! (“A Heart for Others,” The Press, March 15.) I am excited for her and not the least bit surprised that she has been recogn…
DISDAIN: Seen it before
In response to Wednesday’s letter, Disdain: It appears that the author has conveniently forgotten the total disdain and disrespectful name-calling that this president carried out all through his campaign.
PRESS: Liberal, anti-Christian
The “Shamrock” didn’t make it to The Press?
Of cabbages, kings and OK oatmeal
God bless these geezers.