Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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 …
NILSON: A job very well done
I met Ron Nilson about three years ago and have seen what a man dedicated to God and North Idaho can accomplish. He has devoted an enormous amount of energy and money to see that the Boys and Girls Club got develop…
MILITARY: Don't cut key benefits
The NYTimes.com article of Sept. 25 indicates the real possibility of having the retirement benefits for the military facing future cuts. I find this an outrageous consideration, a slap in the face to the military …
OXYGEN: Beware of upcoming cost
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) refers to more than wheelchairs, etc., but also includes oxygen equipment and supplies.
PYP: In the eyes of a child
Take a tour of Hayden Meadows and you will find students engrossed in their activities. Talk to the teachers and you will find professionals who are passionate about what they do.
RIDE: Not fond of traffic woes
The Press called the Coeur d’Fondo a grand ride for all. Well, not if you were in a car on Highway 97 that day. When cyclists talked about chatting with other riders that generally meant they were side by side, oft…
IB: Open door to understanding
My son is a teacher at an international IB school in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma). After reading several letters in the Coeur d’Alene Press recently, I asked his opinion of the IB Program and how it compares to a more s…
VOTE: Yes on Props 1, 2, 3
It is Wisconsin deja vu all over again. With the election of Tom Luna came the mandate to modernize our arcane, industrial revolution era designed public education system. Three bills successfully passed the Idaho …
OBAMA: How he lost this vote
My family, friends and I are not voting for President Obama for the following reasons:
ALERT: Another view on value
Regarding Ms. Anne Sedgwick’s letter complaining about the Amber Alert she and her husband received: I, too, was awakened by the robocall alert, and like her, was unable to get back to sleep. But unlike her, I coul…
PYP: Hypocrisy is shining through
I am sick and tired of the hypocrisy of Duncan Koler and his puppets on the school board. His oft-repeated reasons for eliminating the IB program and further attempts to eliminate the PYP program are nothing more t…
KNIVES: More veterans honored
On Sept. 20, U.S. Air Force veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan were presented with 23 Buck commemorative knives for their honorable military service. In addition to the commemorative knife, each veteran receives a sp…
LAUNCH: More than meets eye
As a resident living in the Silver Beach Area in Coeur d’Alene for almost 30 years, I have some concerns regarding the city of Coeur d’Alene taking over the 5 miles of Coeur d’Alene Lake Drive.
DEFENSE: Keep America strong
A troubling story surfaced this week. I heard on the news that China is testing their latest, most advanced stealth fighter. This was troubling for two reasons: The Mideast unrest and demonstrations against America…
NIC: Ex-faculty endorsements
As retired instructors with 337 collective years of experience at North Idaho College, we strongly support the re-election of Judy Meyer and Mic Armon to the NIC Board of Trustees. Our recommendation is based on ou…
FARRIS: A vote for teamwork
With Jimmy Farris as a candidate for the U.S. Congress challenging Raul Labrador, we have a clear choice.