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 …
LETTER: Writer misses the target
In response to Mr. Novak’s letter to the editor concerning atheism: First, communism does not equal atheism, as he implied. One is a form of government, the other is a view of the world based on scientific theory. …
SCHOOLS: Vote 'yes' for bond
A great decision was made by the people of Coeur d’Alene and our school board six years ago when we chose to support Sorensen Elementary, our historic downtown neighborhood school. Some thought it was time to moder…
GOD: Would He allow suffering?
A few days ago, from my kitchen window, I watched a baby hummingbird while it tottered back and forth on the feeder stand not 20 inches from my window. Occasionally it took a sip of nectar then remained on the stan…
COUNCIL: What she really thinks
At no time, while running for the City Council positions they now hold, did Steve Adams or Dan Gookin say they would fight for McEuen Field unless “it got too difficult.”
ZONING: Definitions of a nightmare
COEUR D’ALENE PAVING: A company wanting yet another asphalt plant in a neighborhood.
TRAIL: Tale of an interchange
Cyclists Beware! The much beloved Centennial Trail has been severed in Post Falls due to the Beck Road interchange/overpass. The powers that be did not see it in their best interest — $ — to install a paved, safe d…
TAXES: PF needs to slow down
It is well-known that Post Falls has the highest property taxes in this area. Over twice as high as Hayden’s taxes and even higher than Coeur d’Alene on an equal comparison. It is also known that Post Falls propert…
RELIGION: The answer is simple
With great interest, I have been watching the recent controversy on these pages over “Atheist Billboards.” Since I am a rather simple soul, I am well qualified to comment on this rather simple matter.
THEFT: Check all the backgrounds
In one of my recent communications to you we offered comments concerning “discrepancies” in the preliminary ballot counts. Now we read in the morning paper of Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, two lead articles on the front pa…
JUNKET: They owe the taxpayers
According to Betsy Z. Russell’s recent report on Idaho politics we have some shady doings.
TRIP: Ethics? I don't think so
Representative Vito Barbieri recently attended the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) conference in Utah — paid by Idaho taxpayers. What is ALEC? According to its website, “ALEC is a think-tank for state-…
SCORE: Winning the dog lottery
The beautiful cinnamon dog was abandoned on my neighbor’s property recently. Her wild mascara eyes looked at me in flight. My neighbor is 85 years old and asked me for help.
POLLS: Beware their persuasion
Just a word of caution. Please remember that at this time, and on to the elections on Nov. 6, there will be many opinion polls. Many are inaccurate and are more likely used to mold your opinion than to measure it.
PARKS: That isn't dog poop
Welcome to North Idaho, home of Canadian geese. That’s right, those beautiful birds we see flying south for the winter. Unfortunately those Canadian geese, about 25 of them, have been nesting on the bank and park f…
BOND: A solid investment for all
I am writing in an effort to persuade my fellow Coeur d’Alene residents to pass the upcoming school bond on Aug. 28. I grew up in Coeur d’Alene and attended Sorenson, Lakes and Lake City. After college I came back …