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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 …
FERRARI: Press missed the boat
So the Ferrari Club has an event in Coeur d’Alene; it’s promoted across the Pacific Northwest and receives media coverage from Spokane broadcast media and NWCN and even The Press. Come to the free Ferrari show at C…
FORE!: Kudos for free golf
What a magnanimous gesture on behalf of Darrell Hull and his staff to offer free golf from July 1 through the 7 for all veterans, police, sheriff, firefighters and EMS persons. It was greatly appreciated by myself …
EXCHANGE: Yes, positives exist
I’m writing to give some feedback on Idaho’s Insurance Exchange. As an appointed member of the exchange board of directors, as well as a Representative in the Idaho House (District 28), I feel that I can speak to t…
COUNTY: 'Big plan' offers little to like
When I was growing up I heard it said we would be destroyed from within, not from without. The way things are going in our country today makes me wonder. If you are in the military, politicians will get you killed.…
RINO: The 'real' party isn't GOP
I’m writing in response to the Friday editorial entitled, “Real RINOS show selves.” I take issue with the editor’s description of what a “real” Republican looks like.
SCHOOL: To-do list for education
I am responding to Sunday’s editorial about education. I do agree that there is much work to be done. We must improve the public education system as these kids are the future leaders of tomorrow and our future work…
VETERANS: Let us sin no more
Over the Fourth I was watching a commercial about a charity called “Wounded Warriors.” I remember thinking this is a charity I will send money to, but the more I thought about it the madder I got.
HONOR: This just isn't right
While our borders lay wide open, our military is scattered over the globe minding everyone’s business to make profits for international bankers. When one of them comes home in a box, his service is attended by most…
OBAMA: Not so independent
On July 4, 1776, we declared our independence, and then when Obama was inaugurated, we gave it up.
FEE: Freedom sure isn't free
Just gotta say, we have lived here in this beautiful city for nine years and the Fourth of July fireworks has always been one of our favorite events. The parking situation Thursday night was a maddening, complete m…
OOPS: Sorry for the cutoff
After dropping off family members at city park, I turned the wrong way in front of a couple on a motorcycle. Please accept my deepest apology for the inconvenience and scare that I caused you along with the gesture…
CODE: Simple can be better
Not so long ago, conservationists were screaming that the nation’s forests were being destroyed by the massive amount of computer-generated paper being spewed out by high-speed printers. They could have saved their…
COLUMN: Green red, white and blue
How often in a lifetime does an individual hear the words, or phrase, “to do it right, take a little longer?”
PARADE: Best of U.S. on display
If you missed the Fourth of July parade, you truly missed a chance to see a slice of small town Americana. How truly uplifting it was to see all the floats and participants in the parade, and the most encouraging t…
LETTERS: Act like loving Christians
I am seeing a lot of hate in the Opinion pages of The Press lately, most of it in response to the recent policy changes concerning discrimination based on sexual orientation. Many of these comments are penned (type…