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LANDS: State control a bad idea
I’ve lived in Idaho for all of my 82 years. You would think there would be little that could surprise me. However, the fact that some legislators think the state can afford to take over and manage all of Idaho’s pu…
BIKINIS: I won't drink to that
Thanksgiving day as we were delivering dinners for those that were unable to go out or had no meal, my wife and I stopped for a hot latte through a local espresso stand. I won’t mention the name or location as it's…
REFUGEES: Obama's plan falls short
I have heard and read comments that potential refugees from the Middle East don’t share our language, religion and values (based on our Constitution). So what?
TICKET: Thanks for nothing, Cd'A
On Nov. 22, a Sunday, I came to downtown Coeur d’Alene to attend a baby shower and have lunch. What a surprise I had when I came back to my car two hours later and found a $20 parking ticket for parking in a bank p…
POLICE: Deserve our appreciation
This letter is to inform Brandy Vincent Smith that nowadays, our police officers put their lives in danger by just being in the public with their uniforms on.
RESPONSE: God, not separation, is key
Ulyess Black in his article published Nov. 29 attempts to explain why the Islam pursuit of world denomination should be dismissed because of the concept of separation of church and state, misses the mark. The ongoi…
PRESS: Don't market murder
It is apparent that there are some individuals within the mainstream media who think the American people can no longer think for themselves. Unfortunately for them, there are still a few of us who have not abandone…
REFUGEES: Call for real research
It would be helpful if people who submit letters to the editor actually did some research on the facts. The vetting of refugees is a subject often criticized with no references to how the process is actually done. …
MUSLIMS: Here's a little irony
After reading letters purporting to show that Muslims are more violent than Christians, I can’t stay quiet any longer. First, I am a Christian because I was born in a culture where Christianity was the major religi…
CONFIDENCE: Or is it politics?
Where do the consumers get their misinformation? For those of you who don’t read the Business section of our local paper, here’s the scoop. According to the article in Nov. 25 Press, Business Section, page B7, “… a…
TRAFFIC: Need updated lights
To the person who wrote about traffic and the poor traffic lights on U.S. 95, I have some bad news for you. First, I am surprised you did not get some snarky letter telling you to slow down or to get over your impa…
REFUGEES: Lori's comment 'offensive'
Idaho Governor Otter issued a statement Monday asking President Obama to halt the refugee resettlement program, at least until there is a more serious vetting process in place to screen out terrorists.
PERMIT: City wrong to charge
Our local government has become so greedy, I could hardly believe it when informed I would need a building permit costing $100 to replace the shingles on the roof of my modular home. Now they are demanding $100 bui…
What to do with all that money
‘Tis the season for charity.
KROC: Cool with the pool
I want to sincerely thank the Coeur d’Alene Kroc Center for hosting last weekend’s Turkey Trot Swim Meet. As one of the Coeur d’Alene Area Swim Team (CAST) coaches I cannot thank the supervisors and employees of th…