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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 …
BEWARE: Watch fiscal barometer
It appears the fiscal high pressure is here to stay. Our governing entities, such as federal, state and municipal, should all read “It’s all about spending” in the Aug. 19 opinions section. This person hit the nail…
SMOKE: See the green beneath it
Here we go again. Lots of Press space regarding the smoke from the burning of grass fields.
PASTORS: Don't bash other faiths
Church pastors, under no circumstance are you to criticize and point fingers at all other churches, teaching their cult activity during the sermon time.
SHOLEH: Thanks for the insights
A deep thank-you to Sholeh Patrick for her sensitive, personal column about the loss of her son, Jay, to suicide. She acknowledges the difficulty and pain that mental illness causes to the afflicted and their famil…
WOLVES: Time to kill some myths
Comments on your article of Aug. 28, “Rally to Honor Killed Wolves,” show that many people are misinformed about the impact of wolves on livestock and wildlife. It is time that these oft repeated mythologies be lai…
MILITARY: It's not always best answer
I just read something in Businessweek that aggravated me. “The U.S. buys weapons and military supplies from defense contractors around the world — ships from Australia, airplanes from Italy, combat vehicles from Br…
PRAY: And get the vote out
The 2012 election will be a turning point in our country’s history, one outcome will result in a loss of all remaining freedoms, and a total financial collapse of the country. Future generations deserve better from…
GUNS: Chance for more detail
Judy Francis doubts the facts in “My Opinion” so I respond. I referred to the U.N. Treaty on gun control. Perhaps my mistake was that the treaty is called the U.N. Treaty on Small Arms” — all the guns we citizens u…
RYAN: Next Reagan? Yikes
Glory be! Nathan Prower sees Paul Ryan as Ronald Reagan brought back to life and he celebrates with a one-man hallelujah chorus, a cappella and off key. At least that’s how his letter of Aug. 15 struck me.
TAXES: Cuts don't create new jobs
The claim that wealthy people and corporations create more jobs when paying less in taxes is specious and is without foundation in fact. Bluntly, it is a lie. The premise is that businesses would employ more worker…
WOLVES: 'Honor' isn't right word
“Are you Sh---ing me?” was my first reaction to the Cd’A Press headline in Section C Tuesday entitled “Rally to honor killed wolves.” Honor? You honor fallen soldiers, heroic law officers, persons of achievement, b…
BEING PC: It's just not for me
I saw a bumper sticker on eBay and it made me smile. It said, “Straight, Conservative, Christian, Gun Owner. How else can I piss you off today?” It made me wonder how many groups would consider this hate speech?
CLIMATE: Stick with 97.4 percent
Well, I have been busy lately but I thought I would reply to Mr. Mundy and his so-called rebuttal to my letter of Aug. 3.
WOLVES: You're invited to a rally
A rally honoring the 545 wolves already killed in Idaho and Montana is set for Aug. 30 in Coeur d’Alene. Ralliers will also protest the next Idaho wolf hunt, which begins the same day. It will be held at Fort Sherm…
LIVES: What do you count?
Hitler built great highways. But then there’s that niggling little detail about millions of lives. See, it’s just about what you want to emphasize.