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 …
PRESIDENTS: So much for history
President Harry S. Truman was far from whimsical when he gave the order to use atomic weapons against Japan, as Frederick Fuechsel stated in his letter to the editor on Dec. 30 last year. Japan refused unconditiona…
RETURNED: Stolen reindeer come home
I submitted a letter to the editor recently regarding the theft of our Christmas reindeer on New Year's Eve and asked for their return. Well, imagine our surprise when they were sitting back in our yard Friday morn…
BUDGET: Two steps to help the state
I note in the news Gov. Otter recommends: 1. State income tax reduction for the top 16 percent of the filers; 2. Reduction in corporate taxes; 3. Pay increase to state employees; 4. Restoring funds in the "Rainy Da…
McEUEN: A rare opportunity
We have all heard jokes about a project done by committee, like the animal that looks like it was designed by a committee, the elephant or the platypus?
SNAKE PIT: Say it ain't so, Joe
It is with saddened hearts that we, along with other families from the Silver Valley and Kootenai County, lament the possible demise of the Snake Pit in Enaville. There are so many memories associated with this uni…
HAYDEN: Lowery still very involved
I was very sad to see this paragraph: "The City Council had scheduled a presentation to recognize Lowery's service, but she asked that the item be removed from Tuesday night's agenda because she would be unavailabl…
CHEMTRAILS: Who, what, why, where
The intent and hope of this letter is to bring awareness to the public of a federal government program labeled geoengineering. This is a massive scale program being performed by our military that consists of using …
60th: Brings perspective, joy
Do you perhaps remember when someone - your grandparents, your parents, or anyone - had a 60th wedding anniversary? I don't think I've ever attended one until now. Tomorrow we will hit the big 6-0 on our wedding an…
COLUMN: Kudos for cutting to the chase
My compliments to Delphine Kenney for her well written letter "Where the cut really comes from." It is assuring that we have informed citizens such as her willing to speak up in our community.
KHS: Thrift store raises questions
As an ex-volunteer at the Kootenai Humane Society thrift store in Post Falls, I was upset to see an ad on their website and their Facebook page for a new manager.
WOLVES: Small protest, big play
Let me get this straight... Tuesday's Press featured a 7-by-5-inch photo and above the fold headline "Howling Mad" to bring attention to TEN people holding signs saying "The Big Bad Wolf Was Framed." While I have n…
PRESIDENTS: Not what history says
Stan Kwake's letter on Jan. 8 in which he listed the memorable events of the last 11 U.S. presidents left me shaking my head in disbelief. How can a person be so blatantly uninformed?
PRESIDENTS: And now, some facts
I have just read the letter to the editor by Stanley Kwake titled "Voting: It's not difficult." If only it were so easy; if only his memories of presidential accomplishments were accurate. A rundown of facts rather…
TRAPPERS: Humane way to meet needs
Firstly I would like to say I personally feel slandered by the comments made by Mr. Ruther. And secondly am a little ashamed to see such things published in an Idaho newspaper. That being said please allow me to vo…
FARRAGUT: State park being abused
The Idaho State Parks are by law to be managed to maintain a natural looking forest. Every tree more than 12 inches is to be judged individually. To the contrary, thousands of trees are being cut in Farragut State …