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 …
SCHOOLS: Parents, need your help
North Idaho is a special place and her peoples are special! We say this is a great place, because we have traveled and worked in different places on this Earth; but North Idaho is our home.
SCHOOLS: Effort isn't exploitation
On March 14, I read an opinion stating “…the misguided PTA of a local elementary school exploiting the children of that school for money.” What a strong and harsh statement to publicly accuse and attack the PTA par…
PARTY: Why I'm not a Democrat
Last week we (the People ) were invited to join the party affiliated with President Obama, a very sincere and pleasant invitation presented in the Letters to the Editor section. Thank you, but I must decline your k…
PRESS: Whole story isn't told
What in the world is the reading public supposed to do with David Cole’s reporting in this matter of extreme public interest (death of Nicholas “Nic” Andrew Clason)? Mr. McHugh decided… First of all, why did it tak…
SCHOOLS: Cost up; quality isn't
In Noelle Branen’s response to my March 14 letter she states that no children are forced to raise money for the schools. I must say that she is mostly correct. However, when the entire school is using class time to…
OBAMA: Trying to steal election
Judicial Watch is investigating the extent to which Project Vote, an ACORN organization which once employed Obama, has been working with the Obama administration to use state voter registration laws to register the…
BILL: Insulting and violating
I was shocked when I read the front page of the Coeur d’Alene Press, March 16, to learn the Idaho Senate passed a bill requiring women to have an ultrasound before having an abortion. I am appalled at certain group…
ISSUES: Don't miss the big ones
I attended the town hall meeting at the Hayden City Hall on March 17 and was completely amazed at the questions to our representatives and senator. There were questions of animal torture, abortion, drug testing wel…
GAS: Put blame on the consumer
To the 42 percent of people who voted on the online poll that President Obama is to blame for the recent rise in gas prices, thank you for showing just how ignorant you are. Typical Right Wing Republican response.
TAXES: Free help is still available
The free tax-aide program that has more than 90 volunteers would like to help more young people. The Silver Lake Mall has a site six days a week for walk-ins who need help filing their tax returns.
LAKES: Raise money but don't hurt kids
Lakes Magnet Middle School charging kids money to wear their own clothes and not their uniform? Last Friday for a “Social” and three days later again. The principal stated that “the kids do not have to pay any mone…
HYPOCRISY: Think this over, gents
Regarding the issue of birth control coverage and religious employers, I thought the issue was having the employer groups OFFER the option of contraceptives, then the employee could make the choice of whether or no…
GAS: Leap into the price debate
Definition: Oligopoly, control over the production and sale of a product or service by a few companies.
DOCTOR: Bill violates HIPPA
I am writing as a retired physician and past president of the Idaho Medical Association. I am asking that you actively OPPOSE Senate Bill 1387.
TRUSTEE: Keep politics out of it
I am writing about the upcoming appointment of the fifth Coeur d’Alene School Board Trustee by our Kootenai County Commissioners. I am asking our County Commissioners to please keep politics out of your decision-ma…