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 …
HYPOCRISY: Displayed by progressives
Two main topics seem to dominate today’s progressive calendar, global warming and rationalizing homosexuality as somehow normal. In regard to global warming they note that humanity is out of synch with nature and i…
AMNESTY: Not what's needed
If you haven’t noticed, the fix is in on immigration reform. Republicans are now touting so-called tough amendments regarding increased border security. Senator Marco Rubio is the front man for this sham.
MORSE: I'm upholding the law
Sheila Waller, Secretary
BAMBI: Theft leads to fury
I read The Press story about the elderly lady and her stolen lawn ornament, Bambi, and I am so angry. How dare you take something that wasn’t yours and meant so much to her? Don’t you remember the Golden Rule and “…
RIGHTS: Equality isn't ambiguous
Regarding “Rights, They go both ways,” by John M. Clark in the June 14 paper, I cannot understand how a lesbian who is offered legal protections from being fired violates your religion anymore than divorce violates…
TONDEE: Writer asks forgiveness
I am writing this to inform everyone, clarify any confusion and accept responsibility for comments that were left in Todd Tondee’s name in an article’s comment section June 18.
IRONMAN: Proof of real mettle
I always enjoy watching the Ironman competition and I witnessed an incident Sunday that made me even more sure that Ironman competitors are a truly special group of people.
COUNTY: Shackled by shortsightedness
I see the county commissioners are again looking at having a private company build a new jail that they would then lease. The problem is that they still haven’t requested an analysis on what their actual needs are.…
BIBLE: Literal can prove lethal
Based on letters I have read, bigoted proselytizing is alive and well. Bible phrases really don’t justify discrimination. If you don’t want a gay lifestyle, then don’t be gay. If you don’t want gays to patronize yo…
ANIMALS: Stop being so cruel
I am Ashlie Pinkerton, a sixth-grade student at River City Middle School. I am writing to you to persuade you that cruelty to animals should not be allowed. I hope you take my opinion and keep reading.
COLUMN: Wrong about addiction
This letter is in response to Ron Vieselmeyer’s “My Turn” column published May 15, 2013.
CODE: Judgment found lacking
It is time for the chairman of the Planning Commission to step down and go back to painting his pretty pictures out at the Carder Place. In his spare time he and his friends can put up signs to direct wildlife alon…
IRS: This just doesn't add up
On page A6 of Thursday’s paper, an article stated that due to the IRS rent reduction program the Cd’A taxpayer assistance office will close this Friday at 4:30 and will remain closed so if assistance is needed you …
STATE: Meet your obligations
Despite a tax cut for corporations and high-income individuals in 2012, and another tax cut for businesses in 2013, there still seems to be a modest surplus projected for the state treasury this fiscal year. The go…
CODE: We're not illiterate
I’ve never written a letter to the paper. Perhaps it’s time.