Letters to the Editor
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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 …
SENTENCE: No fan of KC justice
How is that people of the legal system can give the newspapers a “story” to tell, if in fact they don’t give all the details? Or the newspaper put out a story without inquiring about ALL the details? The Kootenai C…
EASTWOOD: High praise over parks
Coeur d’Alene has been made a better place by the parks, trails, and additions that Doug Eastwood has overseen. We noticed a definite difference when Doug took over and began to manage and grow our recreation areas…
SYRIA: We need to stay out
Regarding more military involvement in the Middle East, I find it discouraging and frustrating that our government is wanting to get involved in yet another war, now in Syria. We have been at war in the Middle East…
SYRIA: Reasons not to attack
To Sen. Mike Crapo:
HYMNS: Gone but not forgotten
Old Time Hymn Sing at the KROC will not be starting up again this fall. I was very disappointed to learn about this. It has been a wonderful place to worship and praise the Lord as we would sing the good old hymns.…
PRAYER: No place in government
Regarding the City of Coeur d’Alene starting their government sessions with a religious prayer I would like to comment.
HIGHER ED: Five burning questions
University presidents just released a favorite finger pointing game—the number of remedial courses they have to offer. Love to trash K-12. And parents. Everyone is a failure.
FORESTS: Leave them to states
Why should the state of Idaho (and others) claim ownership to the national forests? Because that was supposed to have been the action of Congress with the admittance of territories as states; excepting only forts a…
OFFICER: Good deed appreciated
I would personally like to thank the police officer who found my debit card at the gas station in Post Falls and who went out of his way to return the card to my bank on Aug. 28. Unfortunately, his did not leave hi…
CONTRACEPTION: It's 'intrinsic evil'
Saturday, Aug. 24, in “My Turn” Unus Vocate wrote about the evil of abortion and said “it is a crime against humanity.” I heartily agree with him. He then wrote contraception is the way to stop all abortions and el…
RACES: The winner is greed
First of all I am in support of the races. We attended both Friday by land at the pit area, and Sunday by boat. We like many others took friends on our own boat to watch the event by water. We did not opt for the $…
SYRIA: Questions for leadership
What is our objective in Syria?
RACES: Cheers to Coeur d'Alene
On behalf of everyone associated with the 2013 Coeur d’Alene Diamond Cup, we want to thank the Coeur d’Alene Press for the outstanding and very positive coverage the event received.
SHOOTING: Is Cd'A now unsafe?
Having read the article in The Press Friday morning about the officer who shot Eric Johnston, I felt the need to write this letter. Eric was a close friend of my son, and as such, was in and out of my house for man…
VA: Hospital does stellar job
The letter to the editor published last week written by Bill Brooks touched/angered me greatly. For I too am a military veteran having served my country for more than 22 years. I also visited the wall and utilize t…