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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 …
MOM: Don't blame the schools
Is Monique Freeman for real? How could you possibly blame the school for what you failed to do at home? If my child was in a classroom with a child that is continually “disruptive” I would insist that the administr…
POEM: From a high school student
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CITIZENSHIP: A great privilege
My parents, my sister and I left The Netherlands on Oct. 11, 1949, and arrived in New York City on Oct. 19, 1949. We went to Salt Lake City, Utah as we had a sponsor there. I was 10 years old. After five-plus years…
GUNS: Problem is evil in world
If we really wanted to get serious on gun violence in our society, why wouldn’t we go after the root source of the problem? People are made in the image of God, and are constantly being attacked by evil. Some need …
SIJOHN: Mourning a terrific loss
SIJOHN: Mourning a terrific loss
PROGRAM: See 'Boomtown' now
Have you had an opportunity to see Fox News’s Hannity program “Boomtown”? If not, you and every voter should take the time to watch it.
POWER: What about deposit?
Regarding the story about the couple’s power being shut off by KEC. It was stated that KEC requires a deposit fee, so why was the previous tenant’s deposit not applied to the amount owed, instead of telling the new…
AMNESTY: Say no Rep. Labrador
Did Idaho elect Raul Labrador to the US House of Representatives to broker a deal for amnesty that Barack Obama will accept?
MICKELSON: Try balanced reporting
In response to the recent sports reporting by Tim Dahlberg of Phil Mickelson I ask why the left-leaning press enjoy tearing down the lives of successful men and women.
GUNS: Arm yourself with real knowledge
It always amazes me when I see how little school teachers, college professors, and the general public know about the Second Amendment and why our founders put it there.
JINDAL: For once, he got it right
Hooray for Bobby Jindal! I don’t usually agree with him but recent remarks from Bobby spark a ray of hope. SOME Republicans have made some pretty stupid reparks over the past year or so. That doesn’t make all Repub…
CONCERT: Applause for both sponsors
We want to thank the Cd’A Press and the Kroc Center for sponsoring the concert presented by the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West “The Commanders” Jazz Ensemble on Monday, January 21st. What an enjoya…
KERRY: Service record exemplary
I am replying to Mr. James Oswald’s letter to The Press printed Jan. 25 in which, when speaking of Senator and Secretary of State Nominee, John Kerry, the following statement was made: “he promised to release his m…
FARRAGUT: Please, don't mess it up
Like General Sherman burning his way through the South, except he had good reason, the Idaho Department of Lands and the Parks Department have nearly reached the shores of Lake Pend Oreille. Behind them they have l…
SHERIFFS: Solid stance on guns
My heartfelt compliments and congratulations to both sheriffs, Wolfinger and Alexander, for their verbal stands on gun regulation. Great job, guys! I believe that I am only one of many who appreciate your comments …