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 …
GOP: Attack at own peril
It seems Chad Solsvik's spin attack on the GOP contradicts some basic facts.
EAGLES: Admire from safe places
I know what a treat it is to have the bald eagles come in every year at this time, however, I also know what a hazard it is to those who drive Highway 97 on a daily basis. Highway 97 is just that, a highway. It is …
AMERICA: Moral problems, solution
An acquaintance asked what my perspective is on the upcoming election. After a short discussion, he said, "Frankly with what is happening politically and economically in our country I am scared." We all know that h…
POSTAL: Keep offices open
Much has already been said about the current financial crisis with the Postal Service. A temporary solution not to close any more Mail Processing Centers or Post Offices until May 15 has been issued.
FORGIVEN: But thefts not forgotten
To the person who broke into our house and robbed us the day after Christmas: WE FORGIVE YOU AND TAKE BACK OUR POWER TO FEEL SAFE IN OUR HOME AND OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
SAUDIS: U.S. allies? Not on human rights
There surely can be few bilateral diplomatic relationships in this world that are more bizarrely incongruous than the one that exists between the United States and Saudi Arabia. We and they are culturally, religiou…
PLATES: One place to cut state waste
We are constantly being told by government officials and elected representatives that we need to cut services due to lost revenue but I have a service that I want to cut because it is illogical and wasteful.
ROVERS: Take unexpected trip
My name is Kathryn Kiperash, and I am on the board of directors and the tour director of a wonderful Coeur d'Alene senior travel group, the Rambling Rovers. Rambling Rovers love to travel. We take day trips, overni…
VOTING: Require proof of ID
All the poor, disenfranchised people who obtain state or federal aid (welfare etc.) are required to prove their identity, and this, according to the information given by the Health and Welfare Department, is usuall…
LAWS: We don't need any more
Regarding the "my turn" opinion in Saturday's paper wherein the author demands "new laws" related to cell phone usage in vehicles, I suggest he/she leave Idaho altogether and go to a place like California, Oregon o…
REALTY: Two sides to the story
Both sides are right in the "builder vs. Realtor" debate.
'MICA': Gone, but not forgotten
Milic Milojevic, better known as Mica, has been gone from all of us for exactly one year on New Year's Day. When one dies, we don't forget them; we remember them with great joy and fond memories. So, one year later…
HEROES: Welcome home with parade
Now that our troops have been withdrawn from Iraq, it would be appropriate for a welcome-home parade down Sherman Avenue in Coeur d'Alene to honor our brave heroes home. Thanking all of the National Guard, Army and…
OBAMA: Stop 'flim-flam man'
My fellow Americans, these are difficult times.
GOP: Making nightmare real
As a resident of Idaho we rely on Republican moderation because, let's face it, this state is as red as wine. What must be asked of Republican voters in this state and across the country is to keep the leash tight …