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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 …
BULLIED: Where can mother turn?
I am the mother of a 9-year-old boy who attends Fernan Elementary School. For months he has been picked on and bullied from a child in his class. I have followed protocol and continued to talk to staff at the schoo…
EXCHANGE: More logic, less emotion
In response to the comments opposing a state Health Exchange which were cited in your Sunday front page article, I would like to point out a few facts.
INITIATIVE: Keep it intact for Idaho
Idaho’s legislative maneuver (SB 1108) to increase the degree of difficulty in qualifying a citizen initiative runs counter to principles of democracy and fairness. The Idaho Farm Bureau, which seeks to require a m…
AGENDA: Beware march of liberals
Liberals continue to distort the facts. The only proposed plan to change Social Security was to modify the formulas and raise the early and full retirement ages for people under the age of 55. If that isn’t done, S…
PRESS: Clarify cardboard caper
Bales, bales, where are the bales? The article in Section C of Wednesday’s paper had me wondering if we had thieves stealing from thieves. The article was titled, “Cardboard bales stolen again.” Were previously sto…
TAX: Don't hurt property owners
The current debate over the elimination of the personal property tax (which I have paid for the past 20 years) has avoided discussing one element, maybe purposely. I read an article about Ground Force paying in the…
PRESS: Clearly identify opinion
The Coeur d’Alene Press routinely provides opportunities for Kootenai County residents to write opinion pieces on a wide variety of topics. That is a basic tenet of community journalism, and should be applauded. Th…
RACISM: Shadow still looms here
Having moved here some years ago from the Midwest, my wife and I immediately feel in love with the lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. We were proud to say we were from Hayden, Idaho, and told many of our friends…
REFORM: Voters should feel insulted
Attention Idaho voters: Your legislators think you are stupid. After you overwhelmingly voted down the Luna Laws in the last election, they did not take your “no” as a “no.” They assumed you poor simpletons misunde…
DEER: Invasion is recent phenomenon
Feb. 13: I feel obligated to comment on the news item on the front page of The Press on Feb. 12 concerning the wanton killing and wasting of three deer in Dalton Gardens, and in turn make a couple of comments.
DEER: Live and leave them alone
One writer recently asserted that the deer around here are a complete nuisance. I’ll be nice and not mention the name.
CUTS: They're not for everybody
A cut, cut here and a cut, cut there and a cut, cut everywhere — EXCEPT cuts in the salaries, benefits and travel expenses of the members of Congress and the state legislators. Wonder why?
DOGS: Little effort goes a long way
Responsible dog owners, take note.
SCHOOLS: A sterling example
What if Idaho would fund all public schools so they would be like the Boise Catholic schools (Statesman 2/1/13)? Mr. Luna and the legislature have reduced education funding thus overcrowding classrooms, overloading…
DEER: The meat of the matter
We live very close to where the current poached deer have been found, and though I don’t agree at all with the fact they’re being left for dead, I completely support whoever is getting rid of these deer as they’re …