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 …
CRITTERS: Merry Christmas to all
It is the season when help and kindness is extended to those in need, bringing a little joy in their lives. We also should remember the beautiful animals at the Kootenai Humane Society, where so much is needed ther…
SHOOTERS: Turn tables on them
I just read about yet another shooting tragedy in a Portland, Ore., mall. What a coward the shooter was. It’s heartbreaking to think of what the families of the victims have lost.
POSTAL: Mom has bad PO experience
As a longtime Post Falls resident, I am horrified by the treatment I am receiving at our local post office. I am a single mother who recently purchased a home in the Montrose development near West Ridge Elementary,…
U.S.: Why our nation struggles
I am an 86-year-old who is terrified about the future of our country. I grew up in the real Depression, served two years in the Army, went to college on the GI Bill, belonged to two unions, worked 41 years for seve…
WINTON: Proud of veteran program
The recent tribute to veterans at Winton Elementary School was a very special event. The children were so obviously aware of the importance of honoring the vets. The program honored, it entertained and it taught. T…
TREATY: More than meets the eye
I read with interest in the Sunday, Dec. 9 edition of the Coeur d’Alene Press, Kenneth Green’s opinion regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). It’s curious to me Mr. Green chose …
MORMON: Poem tells the story
It seems that every time articles appear in the paper about “Mormons,” both good and bad, the misconceptions and half-truths get repeated. Most of this comes from misunderstood gospel concepts. How this misinformat…
EXPLOITED: Be on guard, seniors
Financial exploitation targeting older adults continues to become more prevalent in the United States, and yes, in Idaho as well. I want to encourage older adults, caregivers and their families to use their time to…
HATRED: Take a deeper look
Every year at this time, wealthy organizations alleging themselves anti-hate institutions launch massive media efforts that generate hate against others.
SS: Plenty of cause for concern
I have several comments regarding Andrea Wassner’s (AFGE Local 3937) letter of Dec. 7 about Social Security. I am a retired federal attorney who specialized in Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid law during my l…
MOOSE: Hunting is the answer
Here is one more example of how the Idaho Fish and No Game has mishandled wildlife management in Idaho.
RATES: Get the whole story
In response to rates in Coeur d’Alene, as an ex-water resource division manager for a medium size operations I feel your frustration. Your frustration is based upon the lack of information and as an owner of the op…
PEARL: Don't let memory fade away
Seventy-one years seems to have diminished the importance and the memory of a fateful day for our nation. The coverage of the event, although of significance to Mr. Emory mentioned on page nine of the Coeur d’Alene…
CARRIER: Thanks for the vigilance
My wife, Darlene and I want to very much THANK your Press delivery person for what happened about 3 a.m. Saturday. It seems while delivering The Press to our house, the front door had blown open before their stop. …
DOGS: Better parks, happy barks
I am happy to hear that plans are under way for another new dog park here in our area. The need for such parks has been long overdue. Coeur d’Alene has been voted Dog Town USA and yet, up until now, there was not a…