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 …
GUNS: Are they the real solution?
After reading the letter from Michael Alexander, I would like to respond to his contention that guns are the answer. It would depend on the situation. Certainly if law enforcement personnel were in the area, they a…
WARMING: Chilled by 'Chasing Ice'
Many of us don’t believe something until we see it for ourselves. Reading about this summer’s wildfires, droughts and heat waves, even Superstorm Sandy, doesn’t convince us about global warming. That “stuff” is too…
BORAH: Teachers pass ultimate test
As I read the paper Friday morning I was overcome with tears of joy! I worked as an aide at Borah and they are the most caring, deserving teachers.
Clarification
The Jeff R. Owens who is an attorney at Owens & Crandall is not the same Jeff Owens whose letter was published in Friday’s Press.
STORY: Thanks for the good news
Thank you for featuring “Miracle Man” on the front page of your paper on Dec. 9. It was very refreshing to read about some good news for a change.
FAITH: Hearts are what count
Mormon? Catholic? Christian?
FLAG: Thieves, fly it correctly
I thought this time of year was for all of us to be nice to our neighbors and to help those in need. In that respect, if the people who stole The Flag had knocked on my door, I would have been pleased to give them …
GUNS: Zero in on 1st Amendment
We hear all the talk about Second Amendment rights to own a firearm and what the Founding Fathers intended. For me it is very clear: Law-abiding citizens are authorized to own firearms.
POEM: If not now, when?
How can we come to utilize
BUSES: Contractors wrong way to go
I really wonder sometimes where people come from. They must think we’re all stupid or they themselves majored in B.S. Contract busing?
POEM: Make their dreams come true
Wake up my Brothers and wake up the dreams
PLOWS: Abide by the law, please
Just a word of caution to all Coeur d’Alene drivers.
THANKS: From well-fed pets
To all the wonder folks who donated pet food to our church. North Idaho has the best givers in all areas of needs. I had some wonderful souls share with me that they were feeding their pets with their donations. Be…
POEM: Unwanted
God sent me as a gift to you.
HUNTER: About to become hunted
Folks, let me describe to you a situation that has been going on in the Hayden area for the last few years. Specifically in Avondale on Friar Drive and the neighboring streets of Saxon and Tudor. Some low life has …