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TRIBE: Praise isn't warranted
Every other year, those who attend a Republican fundraising dinner will hear a rousing speech from our governor who boasts that while other states spend more than they bring in, he is proud to have held the line an…
GOODNESS: Here it is, times two
In August, two people presented themselves as generous and good people. The first instance was a lady waiting in line at a Post Falls pharmacy — I believe she said her name was Lynette — although it was a stressful…
CDA: Deer aren't the problem
The Coeur d’Alene area recently has been in the news referencing it to be a great place to vacation. Vacation for us over five years ago that determined where we wanted to retire and that was a place that would be …
DECAL: Prosecute the real criminals
On Sept. 5 we read the Coeur d’Alene Press story, front and center, of an individual who made a judgment error, no crime. He stated he was receiving death threats on Facebook, a crime.
LIARS: Show gets villain right
This is in response to the article in the Entertainment section about ABC Family’s portrayals of the gay and lesbian community from Sept. 5. While I would be the first to give a yippee to the progress the TV networ…
BOOK: Of interest in North Idaho
Back in June my wife and I spent a few days in Coeur d’Alene, which we had never visited before. We had a delightful time, enjoying the lake and some of your fine restaurants. We also drove up into the mountains to…
VACCINES: Paying for bad judgment
It is irresponsible and reprehensible so many moms refuse immunizations for their innocent children. Do these parents realize when their children grow up and join the military or most public positions they will be …
Never forget and always have courage
Fourteen years ago this morning, the inconceivable happened. Mighty America was brought to its knees by a handful of terrorists who toppled far more than two New York City skyscrapers. By annihilating the belief th…
VETS: Thanks for free chow
On Wednesday at our weekly breakfast in Hayden, someone anonymously paid the tab for members of the Marine Corps League of Coeur d’Alene. We would like to thank the person(s) for their generosity. Thank you again, …
RANTS: Keep them to yourselves
As frustrated moderates we enjoy reading attack letters to the editor accusing us of being a progressive liberal. As a pro-gun, pro-Coeur d’Alene Chamber of Commerce supporter, and ex-small business CEO, we enjoy r…
BILL: Supports Christian freedom
On June 25, while the White House was lit up with Gay rainbow colors celebrating the Court’s decision on same-sex marriage, millions of stunned Christians began reviewing the Court’s opinions. Excerpts from two of …
DECAL: Actions have consequences
Poor, poor Jason, this must be a strange and confusing time for you. Your decision to literally piss on the service and memory of Sgt. Moore has caused quite a stir in our community. The biggest shock to you is tha…
JEWS: Common Christian ground?
To Larry Tanzer: Regarding your well written opinion in the Sept. 4 column. You say it is a common thought that the “Christian community and biblical scholars cannot always agree on the meaning/interpretation of th…
LETTER: From Mom to Katelynn
To my sweet daughter: Katelynn, as you start first grade today, I want you to know that I am very proud of you. You have always been self-motivated to do things. Once you set your mind to something, you do it. I ad…
FIRING: For cause key for county
The County Commissioners are wrestling with the “at-will” or “for cause” policy which, at its core, is a debate over the process for firing a county employee. “At will” policy implies that an employee can be termin…