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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
AIRPLANES: One correction noted
Recently there was a great My Turn article on airplanes. However, the F-35 Lightning is not a replacement for the F-22 Raptor.
IRONMAN: Sense of possible sexism
Regarding Ironman. Why isn’t it Iron Person, and why aren’t the women getting the same amount for first place? What is going on?
IRONMAN: Eager to return to Cd'A
As a participant of Ironman Coeur d’Alene, once again, I would like to thank your community and the volunteers for a wonderful time. A few months ago, my three children asked if next year I could pick somewhere wit…
OBAMA: Time to talk impeachment
Can someone tell me why Obama’s refusal to enforce existing laws (immigration) is not an impeachable offense?
DESPOTS: Rodkey right on the money
Dr. Rodkey’s letter in the Wednesday, June 20, Opinion page was well written and a needed observation. If I might expand on the thought, Thomas Jefferson in speaking of limited government said 173 despots would sur…
BLAME: No way to run country
Playing the Blame Game has never solved a problem, but I hear blame, a lot.
ARYAN: Apology still stands, Cd'A
Dear Coeur d’Alene: My apology remains unwavering.
TRUCK: Old, but far from useless
In reading the article last Friday about the Northern Lakes truck giveaway, I question this reasoning. We have many fire districts in the area that have old, worn out equipment, or not enough equipment at all. This…
OBAMA: Why his bid is doomed
Has President Obama opened the door for his demise? By catering to the rich and famous, supporting gay marriage, giving Planned Parenthood taxpayers’ money, supporting the Attorney General after he has demonstrated…
PHOTOS: Give a complete picture
I was very disappointed in the Idaho Top Scholar feature in your paper. Only one of the students pictured was named and the other two were barely recognized. The remaining two students were Ruth Haynes on the right…
FEDS: A salute for independence
As a former federal worker with 35 years of service including the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Interior, the Fourth of July is an important day for me. Since the dawn of our nation, federal workers have pla…
RANGE: Armed to make it better
Three recent articles in the Coeur d’Alene Press and the Spokesman Review have highlighted the trash problems at the traditional shooting range in the gravel pit just north of Hayden Lake along FSR 437.
SANDUSKY: Stop abuse of power
Protect the institution at all costs, regardless of the charges. It makes no difference if we are talking about Jerry Sandusky, priests in the Catholic Church, corruption on Wall Street, etc. We have trusted our mo…
CRUISE: Imperfect, better than Spokane
In response to the letter from Norman Ellefson. Mr. Ellefson, if you’re talking about the cruise on Friday for Car d’Lane I have to agree somewhat.
REQUEST: Help these worthy kids
I would like to appeal to the citizens of Kootenai County for a donation of at least $1, or more if you like, and send it directly to St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Mont.