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RIGHTS: Partisan misses mark
In the March 30 edition of The Press, letter writer Jeffrey Harrison criticized Syd Albright’s article about African Americans. Mr. Harrison slammed Republicans for not supporting civil rights.
ELDON: Sentence is unjust
I read with consternation and sadness about Eldon Samuel, 16, being sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing his father and brother, particularly since he has been a model prisoner for the last two years.
How to boost local economy through training
Ask almost any employer around here and they’ll tell you their greatest need, which also is their greatest worry: There’s a shortage of highly qualified workers.
BIKES: Not in Wilderness
Riding a bicycle is fun. Many people learn to do it at an early age and it’s something they usually never forget. Hence the popular phrase, “…like riding a bike.”
FUHLED: I'm not laughing
Friday’s headline in the Post Falls Press was more than distressing. Yes, it was April Fool’s Day, this was not at all funny. Waking up to a cup of coffee and the paper Friday morning was completely distressing. As…
FUHLED: Latest was best
Just a quick thanks for the very clever April Fuhl’s Day story. Best yet. I laughed out loud. Again today as I remembered April’s furst story, when we were really fooled trying to turn to find the missing “continue…
HILLARY: Integrity still matters
I see where Jeff Bourget has written a letter of praise for Hillary’s “qualifications” for the presidency. I was disappointed to note that nowhere were honesty, integrity, ethical behavior, etc., mentioned as appro…
BERNIE: Only way to go
I went to the Democratic caucus at the fairgrounds. I went early but the line was still long. Listening to the people next to me enthusiastically talk about the Spokane Bernie rally made the wait short.
UYLESS: Sorry for the typo
Mr. Mutton is correct about my mis-typing the year 1965 for the Gulf of Tonkin attacks. I made an entry error, compounded by a proof-reading oversight. The correct year was 1964. Obviously, I was well aware of the …
FUHLED: And loving it
OMG! I loved your headline and article! I was into the third paragraph before I figured it out and laughed out loud. I’m sure the respective City Halls took their share of grief from people who either didn’t “get i…
ZAGS: We was robbed
On March 25, Gonzaga played “secure” in the Sweet 16. We all know what happened.
Our vote: Coach Few for president
The current cupboard of presidential candidates would do well to put on their gym clothes and sneakers, shut up for a few minutes and listen to Coach.
GOP: Here's what's repressive
This letter is written in response to Mr. Harrison’s letter of March 30, in which he referenced repressive Republican regimes multiple times. I’m sure he is referring to the onerous requirement to show a government…
OBAMA: Plotting third term?
We see the homeless shelters closing their doors stating they can’t afford it, but on the same token look at the influx of illegals, they find money to support them.
GUNS: Carry these questions
As a former law enforcement officer, I have to agree with the sheriff and police chief. This new gun law is stupid and dangerous.