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VOTE: The jungle approach
So the new PAC’s initials are the same as the old PAC’s initials. How clever. Or is it deceptive?
POEM: Politics
Another day, another year -
CEMETERY: Clear-cut travesty
I have been unable to go to my parents’ gravesites at Coeur d’Alene Memorial Gardens (cemetery) since I visited it right before Christmas. The devastating wasteland created by clear-cutting the beautiful robust for…
BILL: Christ comes first
It is without exception that I take a swipe at the editor in his article published April 10, “Standing up for all the right reasons,” and his assumption that Governor Butch Otter took a difficult task in being perc…
BILL: Bible over Butch
Governor Otter vetoed the school Bible bill Tuesday (April 5). He was characterized in Sunday’s Editorial (April 10), “In his wisdom and no small amount of courage…”
Press editorial: Standing up for all the right reasons
It takes guts to oppose something with a name that includes “freedom” or “patriot” in it. Yet Idaho’s “Freedom” Foundation consistently thrashes some of the state’s best law- and policy-makers while honoring some o…
MACOMBER: Already at work
One of the most effective North Idaho legislators hasn’t even been elected yet. Art Macomber wrote two bills for the 2016 session and both passed in the House and Senate.
DOLEZAL: Prize-worthy stories
I learned a while back that Coeur d’Alene Press writers Maureen Dolan and Jeff Selle have been nominated for Pulitzer Prizes for their spectacular work on the Rachel Dolezal series. Those stories went national and …
AMADOR: Active in community
I am writing today to recommend a vote for Paul Amador for Idaho Legislature, House Seat 4B. Paul has extensive educational, business and community experience that will be a great asset in the state Legislature. He…
SWIM: And save lives
I thank you for your April 3 article on the Kroc 3rd Grade Swim program. It has been near and dear to my heart for more than 20 years and I am honored to be a part of it.
VETS: Thanks for support
To Mrs. Charles Buck of Buck Knives, Mr. Mike Patrick of the Coeur d’Alene Press and Mr. Graham Crutchfield, regarding the March 22 Buck Knife presentation to members of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, held…
FUHL: A reader's ultimatum
Just wanted to let you know how much some of us appreciate and enjoy the April Fool’s Day fun! As I’ve said before, NEVER STOP!
ABORTION: One man's view
“One dead, one wounded.” This battle cry dating back to the 1970s pushed the Planned Parenthood consumer as a victim. Today’s women lined up at the blue building have a keen knowledge, that is to stop a beating hea…
DOGS: Leash the beasts
A letter to the bike riding couple with their off-leash dog on the trail at Lake Coeur d’Alene on Saturday, April 2. I truly hope this couple reads this, but maybe it’s a lesson for all dog owners.
HILLARY: Reasons to reject
Dear Mr. Bourget, you stated in your article and I quote, “Despite more than 30 years of lies and smear tactics, she is the leader for the Democratic nomination.” Hey, that is actually “right on,” but does it only …