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 …
POLICE: Writer targets wrong guys
Regarding the letter from Kelly Niess: After reading your diatribe about the "(in)competency" of the police force in Idaho, I look forward to your diatribe about the person who bears the blame for putting people at…
DIRNE: Worth the investment
Ahhh, the great debate over "health care for everyone" and how to pay for it! While the battle rages on between political parties about how to accomplish such an enormous task, health clinics within communities (li…
TAXES: Need other alternatives
I read in Wednesday's paper Post Falls is considering a tax increase. It is interesting when you consider the stats that Coeur d'Alene is not raising property taxes in these difficult financial times and Rathdrum i…
STORY: Promotes 'sin, immorality'
I was offended and appalled by Friday's story, "‘Til death do they part," being on the front page. Are you now promoting sin and immorality? Why not a front page story on a couple married in the eyes of God for 75 …
CRAPO: Citizen stands corrected
Recently I sent a letter to the opinion page indicating that Senator Crapo did not respond to my emails. I was wrong about that as I found all three responses in my spam folder this past weekend. I wish to apologiz…
TAXES: Tale of two cities
It is well known that resident property taxes in Post Falls are more than double those in Hayden even though both generally provide the same services. One might conclude that Hayden is a more desirable place to liv…
POSTAL: Not inefficient at all
I have been a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for the past 33 years working in my hometown of Pocatello, and I want to offer the real facts in this time of economic uncertainty about the Postal Service.
TAXES: Stick to essentials
Here we go again! Sprinklings of stories from the taxing districts justifying their reasoning's for an increase in budgets when for the past year we have read numerous stories, op-ed pieces and public comments on t…
DEATH: Just another passage
Death. It's such a harsh word to some... yet a welcoming word to others. To some death means an end to life - hence the harshness of the word. In a way, that's true. However, if you believe in the one who gave you …
POEM: Daughter honors her dad
I'm trying to publish a poem in your paper, which would mean a lot to me. My dad is very sick; this is for him.
CHASE: Terrible decisions made
On Wednesday, July 27, I was traveling along Interstate 90 and almost lost my life due to the stupidity of several police departments in western Idaho. I was driving a moving truck and stopped in Wallace to get gas…
OBAMA: The company you keep
Well, I really don't care if Joan Harman stopped reading my letter, she obviously drank the Kool-Aid that Obama is doling out, but not everyone has so much animus toward anyone who is successful. But just to make s…
BUDGETS: One way to save
How can Idaho cut costs in city, county and state government entities? Consolidations.
FED UP: Election time for change
Enough already! With the exception of Ron Edinger, I fully intend to vote out the rest of the Coeur d'Alene City Council members in the next election.
CHAMBER: Don't start from scratch
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce is in the process of determining who best to lead the organization and, as a result, the local business community into the future.