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 …
VA MATH: Local VSO can help
As a disabled veteran I can tell you that VA Math is a bit different. Each percentage is computed from the last percentage. The VA considers the body at 100% to start.
NIC: Community is behind the school
I echo the sentiment made in the recent Coeur d’Alene Press opinion article entitled “NIC: Congrats on the success.” Thank you, President Swayne and staff, for working so hard to keep NIC in the business of educati…
ELECTION: Vote for Harris
Thank you, Jon Ingalls (Commander, USN/Retired), for your conscientious and timely letter regarding the upcoming election. Never have we been at such a precipice as a nation, as a world — at this time, we need lead…
MAJOR RICHARD STAR ACT: Please voice your support
How many of you are familiar with The Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 1282/S.344.) This legislation is justified and needed legislation for our medically retired veterans. We should all agree that achieving any budget…
VOTING: One person, one vote
This November, we are being asked to decide if we wish to eliminate voting as we know it. Instead of the tried and true principle of one person-one vote, ranked-choice ballots force voters to select their 1st, 2nd,…
CONSTITUTION: Guarantees a Republican form of government
Dear Mr. Brent Regan: I recently read two of your articles “Born Leader and Democrat democracy” in the Coeur d’Alene Press.
NOVEMBER 5: It’s about freedom and democracy
We’ve seen Trump’s record as president. He let the ultra-wealthy off the hook for paying their fair tax share. He weakened our international alliances. He proposed cuts to Social Security. He appointed ultra conser…
CLIMATE CHANGE: Burden of proof is with those calling it a crisis
In the Aug. 22 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press there were two letters criticizing Bob Hollingsworth’s letter from Aug. 14. One was from Judith K. Hanna and the other from Dan Strayer. Both of their letters conta…
ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT: A lot unanswered
Unlike President Kennedy’s assassination of Nov. 22, 1963, today’s technology of smart phones, police body and car cameras, and “Google Earth” help reconstruct the crime scene at Butler, Pa. (July 13).
LETTER RESPONSE: Not drinking the Kool-Aid
Response to Mr. Michael Mumey… I do not know what Ms. Ford said…I do know that what you have stated are “clearly” regurgitated from websites that you believe are true. Unfortunately, your “facts” do not align with …
JIM JORDAN: Event was about goodwill
I suspect Angela Chandler probably wasn’t at the gathering at Candlelight Church when Reps Fulcher and Jordan spoke. So, her comments do not have the full weight of context.
NIC: Congrats on the success
Hurray for NIC! It would seem that our local college is thriving in spite of all the boos and naysayers.
LIBRARIES: Fake fiscal conservative ideology
Lynn Fleming’s Aug. 16 LTE exposes the CLN trustee board majority as disingenuous and underhanded.
TRUMP: Watch the Musk interview
I invite others of any political persuasion to listen to the Elon Musk-Donald Trump discussion.
FAMILY VALUES: Democrats don’t have them
I keep reading with amazement how our Democrat, and some Republican residents, just can’t vote for Trump because he lacks their “high family values.” Where have these people been living these past four years under …