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 …
ALPENGLOW: In awe of photo
The Chris Peterson photo of alpenglow published Jan. 17 in the Outdoors section of The Press is the best picture of alpenglow that I have seen.
CARS OR GUNS: Both are deadly
In response to the tragic accidents that happen across our nation’s highways daily, I’m sure the inventor of the first automobile didn’t envision the high capacity automobile of today. It’s able to carry and kill m…
RALLY: Where was the sheriff?
Our newly elected Sheriff Wolfinger has stated publicly that the supremacy clause in the Constitution trumps state law.
GUNS: No time to feel truly safe
My sincerest congratulations to Dennis Edelbrock for authoring a letter that I wish I had written: (Guns: Heed history’s lessons; Friday 1-18-13). His points are so well presented that it is hard to consider trying…
GUNS: Who will protect whom?
On Sunday I read about “Gun Appreciation Day” and the rally in Coeur d’Alene. I also read that five people were shot at various guns shows around the country. Are these gun owners the same good guys that will be th…
HELP: Locals again answer call
I am once again reminded what a loving and giving community we live in. On Jan. 17, I contacted the Coeur d’Alene Press about the increasing number of cold and hungry people we are seeing at the St. Vincent de Paul…
GUNS: Checks must be required
Despite what the Roberts Supreme Court said, the Constitution’s Second Amendment requires that gun owners belong to a “well-regulated” militia. I hope criminal and mental health background checks are required to be…
SEAHAWKS: One heck of a season
Congrats to the Seahawks for their accomplishments this season ... surprised all pro football pundits whose doom and gloom remarks put the Seahawks as bottom feeders.
CONGRESS: Send a strong message
I sent the following letter to my Idaho representatives and senators in Congress. If you’re currently active duty military or retired military, I urge you to send them something similar. Time for them to do their j…
PATRIOTS: Guns aren't only ID
Wow! What a sight! All the Patriots assembled Saturday with all the flags and all the guns. I sure am glad none of them have mental problems. After all, self-proclaimed Patriots are always sane. I must say, for som…
SHOOTING: Key is mental health
I am writing in response to your editorial of Jan. 16, where you make the comment, “As unlikely as another massive assault on the scale of Sandy Hook might be . . .” Hello! You need to talk with your local mental h…
GUNS: Who's offending whom?
The take-away from J.D. Gaines’ My Turn column of 1/12/13 is how easily and often he is offended. Couple that with his belief that being armed insures politeness and it is easy to see that one should be very carefu…
MENDIVE: Assault on women's health
In response to Rep. Mendive: As a mother, woman, and person able to make my own medical decisions, I must say that linking abortion and prostitution is beyond offensive, disgusting, and inexcusable.
HUNT: How to fix Fish and Game
Last Saturday I read the article about Idaho Fish and Game bemoaning their strain of lost revenues. Mr. Virgil Moore, department director, blamed the last four years of lost revenue due to the economy. Mr. Moore al…
LCSC: Don't forget Dr. Hammond
I enjoyed Marc Stewart’s recent article in the Press entitled “LCSC Marks 30 Years.” I was, however, very surprised that the article failed to mention the very important role played by Dr. Cyndie Hammond in the gro…