Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
OPINION: Just like everyone else, Idaho’s Attorney General must comply with the law
Three years ago, I joined five other former Idaho Attorneys General in describing that important position as “the …
CAMPGROUND: Too many felled trees
I am deeply concerned about the “excess” needless falling of healthy trees on the North Fork, where my family and myself spend our vacations and I pay for space in Big Hank Campground.
WRITER: Words were too harsh
I wish to apologize to your readers for the inappropriate and harsh language used in my Letter to the Editor published Sept. 25. A more appropriate final paragraph should have read:
WARNING: Danger awaits marathon
Are you aware that the Lakes Highway District approved “The Hayden Lake Marathon” to happen this Oct. 19 at 7 a.m.? One resident found out about it and it has spread by word of mouth. We have not been informed abou…
EPA: Communist takeover in action
Have I got your attention? Think about it! While you are thinking about it, go over to your keyboard and Google/Bing up Communism. Read about all the rules and regulations. Point blank, They Are In Control! You hav…
ELECTION: Stick to the facts
We will not vote for a candidate for City Council or
LISTEN: And be aware out there
There was a letter in Dear Abby from a woman driver who almost hit another woman and her child. The driver was on the cell phone and not giving driving her total attention.
POLITICS: No room for religion
Keep your faith out of politics, Mr. Gissel. I can’t imagine that you need to be reminded that there is a separation between the two. Unlike you, I won’t wait several days to see if you would like to retract any of…
RIGHTS: Well said, Mr. Stewart
I’m writing to thank Tony Stewart for his “My Turn” column regarding Human Rights. Tony said exactly what I was thinking and wanted to write. Tony said it much more eloquently than I could have, so thank you, Tony.
STEWART: Not city's spokesman
Although Jerry Weaver, Brent Regan and Eileen Mann have dealt eloquently with the subject of Tony Stewart’s latest complaint, why not weigh in? What a shock that no opinions making it into print prior to Sunday agr…
SOUZA: Clear choice for Cd'A
While attending the International Boat Show at the board walk in Coeur d’Alene last Friday, It was very disturbing looking at the Third Street boat launch and the public docks. The city STILL refuses to put in port…
BUSING: The facts
It is unfortunate that people write letters to the editor without checking the facts. I’m referring to the letter printed on Sept. 20 by Keith Hawkins in reference to contract busing.
McEUEN: Thanks for so many jobs
To all employees of CNI, Welch Comer, Cameron-Reilly, Central Premix, LaRiviere Equipment & Exc, Kaestner Electric, Coeur d’Alene Paving, Eclipse Traffic Control, Inland Foundation Specialties, CDF Landscape, Divco…
STUDY: Another example of waste
Your front page bit on federal “gubmit” studying the river drainage heavy metal deposits is just more waste in and of itself. The author notes the study is needed to track and or locate areas of sediments containin…
OBAMA: No time for this president
This is in regard to the letter from Kathy Baker, who was offended by disrespectful remarks made toward President Obama. It’s about time more people stood up and were vocal about what he’s done and is doing to ruin…
LABRADOR: Put the citizens first
If Americans are disturbed by the effect of Obamacare on employment, wait until they understand what House Republicans have waiting in their legislative wings. A paradigm shift has happened within the Republican Pa…