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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 …
WUSSES: Well, tell it like it is
Recently Sarah Palin chided some of her Republican colleagues, calling them “wusses.” Later she apologized for her remarks; she believes she might have expressed herself more diplomatically.
BUS: Keep district behind the wheel
The recent article regarding the bus drivers and busing of our district’s students is a huge concern. Our superintendent stated the effects of possible cuts should be farthest from the classroom, well those cuts wi…
RATES: In Cd'A, they only go up
What again is going on with our glorious city of Coeur d’Alene and its managers? I read an article in The Press stating they are in the process of STUDYING why us city dwellers should be paying higher water rates c…
EXCHANGE: State should be in charge
Health care’s biggest catchphrase today is “Health Insurance Exchange” and mandatory health-care coverage. Most Idaho residents wonder what and how health-care exchanges will affect insurance options, pricing, pres…
CARRIERS: Bless 'em, one and all
Nice editorial on Friday regarding paper carriers. We should appreciate their service. More importantly, the Coeur d’Alene Press, as the employer, hopefully will show their appreciation with a good Christmas bonus …
VIKINGS: Tribute to a great team
To me, this team’s effort to repeat as state champs reflected all that is positive about participating in sports, including the carry-over value of addressing life’s challenges. I humbly offer this salute.
TAXES: Who carries the load
After receiving my property tax bill a few days ago I took out my calculator and discovered they had INCREASED 20 percent from year prior. Then I took the No. 3 and divided it into the $1,900-plus increase. The No.…
RUMORS: Check Soc. Sec. facts
Over the past few months, I have heard so much misinformation about Social Security that I feel compelled to set the record straight. I have worked with Social Security employees for 26 years. I have learned a grea…
MORMONS: Not orthodox Christians
Regarding your big cover story in Sunday’s paper on Mormonism, I believe you left out a significant part of the story; namely, the reason that Christians and Mormons don’t see eye to eye, and I do not want the publ…
WATER: City has tapped a gold mine
Ladies and Gentlemen at the city of Coeur d’Alene:
TAXES: A little paper justified
I just read the article in The Press on putting more information on tax bills. This year my tax went up 78 percent compared to last year. I compared this year’s bill and last year’s. Still confused on how this happ…
KINDNESS: One good deed.
To the woman at the Starbucks drive through on Prairie and 95 at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. Thank you! I was out with my daughter, running errands, and I was sore and tired. When we pulled up to the window the man said y…
EDUCATION: Let's all work together
Leaders in education assembled Thursday, Nov. 29, to begin finding solutions for immediate and long-term issues facing the future of K-12 education in Idaho. The ideas generated by this group were given to Gov. But…
SENTENCE: Not a strong deterrent
Judge Penny Friedlander, shame on you. One hundred eighty days in jail with 120 days suspended, a $4,000 fine with $3,000 suspended. Do you really think the sentence you gave Michael Dobler will prevent other peopl…
MORMONS: Here's another viewpoint
I read the three-page article in The Press Sunday morning about Mormons and felt duty bound to write a response. Having grown up in Idaho Falls, a predominantly Mormon community, I couldn’t help but learn a lot abo…