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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
PARKING: Spell it out, Press
OK, maybe I am somewhat naive, but when I read an article in The Press I figure the person writing it has done their homework. Case in point. Coeur d’Alene Press article posted April 20 entitled “Pardon our Mess.” …
GOP: This Repub offers advice
It’s amazing how the current Republican Party is trying to stifle diverse opinions! They have their small minds made up and they get angry if anyone doesn’t go along with their plan. I’ve been a Republican for many…
MURDOCK: This Mary is different
My name is Mary M. Murdock and I live in Hayden. Apparently there is another Mary Murdock in Athol who often expresses her right wing views in the Coeur d’Alene Press. I am Democratic Precinct Captain in my neighbo…
IRONMAN: Cheers to Hadley, Cd'A
This last Sunday I completed my first Ironman and I have to say a huge thanks to the volunteers, but I have to tell you that every aspect of my visit was amazing. From the servers in the eateries, to the clerks in …
CON-CON: An insidious event
Mr. Loudenback’s “My Turn” column regarding a Constitutional Convention (con con) was right on. Some argue that a con con can be limited to a single issue, but there’s a preponderance of evidence and legal opinion …
BIBLE: Literal is powerful
Mr. Hansen, my first response to your letter is this: What’s so wrong with literal? When you read a newspaper article about a car crash, you assume that the writer is referring to a real car crash. When you read a …
IRONMAN: First impression lasts
I arrived in your city last Monday in advance of Sunday’s Ironman triathlon. It was my first trip to your city, state and region. Immediately one can see and appreciate the beauty of the area.
IRONMAN: Rest of bike-boy story
I just wanted to thank Wendy Kilcoyne for the kind words that she wrote. (Ironmen Proof of real mettle June 26). I was the rider involved in the minor mishap on Lakeside Avenue. I can assure you that I am fine and …
IRONMAN: Thanks to everybody
I was in Coeur d’Alene over the weekend to participate in the Ironman triathlon. Thank you, residents of Coeur d’Alene, for your patience and hospitality during this event that causes so much disruption to your cit…
SOCCER: Play ball, cable TV
With maybe thousands of youngsters playing soccer here, one may think Time Warner Cable would have GolTV on their lineup. GolTV shows hundreds of world class games, and the German Bundeslige — the top club Bayern M…
WANTED: Big enough jail
In 2003 voters approved a one half percent sales tax increase to pay for the county jail expansion. I voted for it and thought it was a great idea. The mistake was that they didn’t build it big enough.
CITIES: Immoral is never OK
History always repeats itself. Since the beginning of time, immorality has become the downfall of many nations. Two travelers arrived into a city at night where a leading citizen greeted them. Knowing the wickednes…
GOP: Censure was right plan
The Republican Party called for a censure. Maybe it was the wrong word, but the idea behind it was right. When politicians take it upon themselves to make decisions contrary to what the people or their party member…
PETS: Not to be thrown away
My friend and I were driving back from Spokane on June 14 around 4:30 p.m. I was approaching the Fourth Street exit when I noticed a black fluffy animal running across I-90. I pointed out what looked like a young c…
GOP: Battle immigration bill
What’s the matter with Republicans that they would even think of backing this new immigration bill? Don’t they know that the Border Patrol agents are suing Obama now in order to be able to enforce the laws of this …