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NORRIS: ‘Shocking’ info about sheriff
Sheriff Norris, the article in today’s Press about your having taken library books you find objectionable from the Post Falls library back in April was shocking to say the least. I learned so much about you: that...
ABORTION: Not ‘her body-her decision’
I don’t often respond to letters to the editor, but today I must make an exception. For some reason, much of civilization continues to talk about a woman’s right to terminate a pregnancy based on “her body-her de...
ENDORSEMENT: Houser for fire commissioner
I am writing to support and endorse Pam Houser for reelection as a commissioner of Kootenai County Fire and Rescue. Pam has represented Sub-District 4 as a fire commissioner for the past eight years, and is curre...
NORRIS: Kids can find sexual content on their phones
Sheriff Bob Norris seems to care deeply about our kids, so much so that he’s been taking “troubling” books from our local libraries. I’m certain his intentions are good. He says he would not want his 15-year-old ...
WEAVER: ‘Defiance in the face of tyranny’
In response to Tad Leach’s letter dated Sept. 27, a couple of facts regarding Randy Weaver and Ruby Ridge. The cascade of events actually began when the ATF broke the law by engaging in a three-year entrapment op...
AQUATIC INVASIVES: Idaho program doesn’t work
The recent discovery of Quagga larvae on the Snake River does not surprise me at all. I frequently travel with my boat, and have experienced firsthand the incompetence of Idaho’s aquatic invasive species program....
BIDEN: Should be seeking solutions
I can’t believe I saw the president of the United States, Joe Biden standing in front of a gathering of striking auto workers, with a blow horn encouraging and egging them on with the strike.
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX: ‘Looming disaster’
I read with great interest your Sunday editorial enthusiastically praising Gov. Little’s defense of Idaho purchasing the University of Phoenix. So much so that I looked up his letter as you suggested and read it ...
33 TRILLION: ‘Fiscal train wreck’
Thirty-three trillion in national debt. One million in hundred dollar bills equals 22 pounds, times 1,000 (a billion) times 1,000 (a trillion) times 33 equals 330,000+ tons of hundred dollar bills. This equals th...
REGAN: ‘Common nonsense’
Again, Mr. Regan has given his opinion, this time, as a “fact check.” “Progressives are mystified when Republicans work together?” We’re also mystified by the KCRCC and the true Republicans that have not accepted...
ENDORSEMENT: Houser for fire commissioner
I have known and worked with Pam Houser for over 40 years. Pam has always been tireless in her efforts to support all aspects of the Post Falls community. You will find her fingerprints in everything from support...
SPENDING: Cheaper to fund peace
Imagine if you will, three jars of jellybeans. The first jar contains 860 jellybeans, representing the $860 billion allotted this year from the discretionary fund in the 2024 budget for the military.
RELIGION: Archaic decision-making denies rights
In 1555, the Reformation threw off the political power of the Roman Catholic church and ushered in the Age of Reason, which eventually made the United States of America a reality. And here we are….
PROPERTY TAXES: Locals lost my vote
For those that increased your property taxes by the maximum amount allowed by Idaho law, you just lost my future vote. Yes, I will not vote for any of the incumbents on the Coeur d’Alene City Council nor will I v...
REGAN: Attacks and false facts
Brent Regan ended his Sept. 22 opinion column with, “Now you’re smart enough to see the pattern because for you, it’s just common sense.” I concur. The pattern is Regan’s constant use of the psychological tactic ...