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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 …
TIME OUT: It can save lives
On June 12, National Time Out Day will be practiced in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers around the country. Taking a “time out” to confirm correct patient, correct procedure, correct surgical site and other…
WHACK: Beware babble in the tent
Jeff Langford’s guest opinion, on May 30th, was a common arrogant rant heard from a small wing of the Christian community. A community that is actually a big tent. Mr. Langford represents, what I call, the “Kentuck…
TEACHERS: Same access for all
Northwest Professional Educators applauds the Coeur d’Alene School board for unanimously passing the pro-teacher “right to know and equal access” resolution (Cd’A board supports anti-union resolution, 6/4/13). The …
COUNCIL: You forgot adulterers
Tuesday night the Coeur d’Alene City Council passed by a vote of 5 to 1 legislation that prohibits discrimination against individuals who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered in the matters of employment, h…
IRS: Witch hunt is widespread
Anyone who thinks this is just an isolated event by a few rogue agents needs to get help. I do believe these orders come directly from the office of the president to deter those who would have a voice against him i…
COUNCIL: Voters won't forget, part 2
It’s finally time to remove our progressive liberals from our city council and mayorship! Why is it that these people are allowed to run for office without declaring a political party affiliation anyway? Are they a…
COUNCIL: And justice for all
I am a heterosexual. As Lady Gaga put it so elegantly, “I was born this way.” And, as my paternal Grandma Finney put it, “You were born Irish and Catholic.”
SCOUTS: Get their opinion
Regarding the BSA Charter, I have a suggestion for the sheriff. Instead of forcing his own opinion about the inclusion of gay boys to influence his decision about renewing the charter, he should perhaps ask a Boy S…
COUNCIL: Here's what gay isn't
Just because a person is gay doesn’t mean he or she is a sex fiend, but prefer a companion of the same sex. Think about it: If your little girl has a male school teacher, are you concerned about her sexual safety? …
IRS: Memo to Uncle Sam
Dear Mr. President and Federal Government:
COEUR d'ALENE: Far too good to waste
The Coeur d’Alene Press has been a part of my life since I was born. Digging through the archives (a favorite activity at the Library) I found my birth announcement from 1955. As a kid I remember my parents reading…
COUNCIL: It's all about freedom
I want to ask the folks who are against Coeur d’Alene’s anti-discrimination ordinance a couple of questions.
COUNCIL: Voters won't forget this
Tuesday night the Cd’A City Council chose to vote against the people of the community who came out in droves and spoke against passing an ordinance that gives special rights to people based solely on their sexual l…
SCOUTS: It's not about sodomy
I am disappointed, and frankly disgusted, by Sheriff Wolfinger’s comments in response to the Boy Scouts of America’s recent decision to welcome openly gay boys into their ranks. (Coeur d’Alene Press May 25 article,…
CDA: Work puts clamps on family
Our home is across the street from a sewer project near Fernan Lake. We have watched with some dismay as Fernan Lake Road was torn up and traffic was diverted to our street. Now, as expected, our short street is be…