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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
EQUALITY: It's all about opportunity
One of the founding principles of this country was equality: equality of opportunity, NOT equality of outcome.
LETTERS: Dazzling - and otherwise
What I love about this small town newspaper is the diversity. There is always some brilliant commentary by a recognized expert, countered by off the wall, internet hype repeated by a self-described expert who has n…
MAYOR: Won't get this vote
The only thing more inane than the drivel Kerri Thoreson pens in The Coeur d’Alene Press or the gibberish she airs on KVNI is the possibility of her serving as Mayor of Post Falls.
FARRAGUT: Those were good days
A friend of mine brought the issue of The Press dated July 7. I was really proud to see it. I was in the USMC stationed at Farragut Naval Base in 1945 until April 1, 1946. What a snow you people had. Being from Tex…
ULUC: Kill it and start over
In recent weeks my wife and I have had to spend over $3,000 on legal and consulting fees to protect our ownership of what is already ours. This is a direct result of the Unified Land Use Code that is being pushed a…
SUMMER: Column truly refreshing
I rarely am as impressed as I was reading Paul Matthews’ My Turn column Friday, “Sweet summer stirs up generational contrasts.” It is a brilliant Samuel Clemens-like style which holds your attention in an entertain…
CALIFORNIA: Now for a dose of reality
In his letter July 14, Stan Kwake stated: “Today California is a haven for liberalism and financially bankrupt.” Mr. Kwake is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.
RAIN: Mighty wet just west of here
To Cliff Harris: You also forgot The Hoh Rainforest in the Olympic National Park (Wa). It gets from 140-170 inches of rain a year. I am sure Mr. Harris just forgot about it as I am sure he has been there. We are al…
MOVIE: Well worth the time
Thanks to the Coeur d’Alene Press article in Saturday’s paper we attended the Kroc Center to watch the wonderful movie called “Slow Fade.” I wish it would have been a packed house but it will soon be in stores such…
CHRISTIANS: More like Pharisees
Mr. Teague, there are millions of people who call themselves Christians. Barna Research conducted a survey of Christians to see if they were more like Jesus or more like Pharisees. The results were that over half o…
TOUR: Bouquet of thanks
The Coeur d’Alene Garden Club thanks the Cd’A Press for their excellent articles and pictures of the July 14 Garden Tour. We also want to thank our gracious sponsors, ticket sellers, and most importantly the commun…
ALERT: Obama birth certificate bogus
I was just wondering how many people actually know that the birth certificate that was presented by the Obama team was found to be a forgery along with his selective service registration card. It was found to be a …
MACKAY: Column deeply appreciated
My name is Cathy Schaefer and I am a longtime subscriber to the Cd’A Press. I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for including Harvey Mackay’s business articles in the Sunday Business section of the Press. I…
TRAGEDY: Verdict sign of the times
Watching the Travon Martin/George Zimmerman thing in the media I wonder if lady justice has traded her scales for a sword. I am sure we all agree that this thing is indeed a tragedy. George Zimmerman definitely mad…
PARKS: Thanks for a great day
I attended the parks day celebration Saturday and would like to thank the Coeur d’Alene Parks Department as well as the sponsors of this awesome event!