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 …
TRANSGENDER: School district missed a teachable moment
I cannot remain silent. Tears flowed as I read Lisa Arnold’s letter. Lisa is Lakeland’s school district superintendent. My chest ached as though my heart had been squeezed letting all the inclusiveness of celebrati…
CIVIL RIGHTS: Small acts add up
I am proud of human rights efforts of citizens of Coeur d’Alene. This 80-year-old human rights candle is burning bright for equality.
TRUMP: Jury decided his guilt
TRIAL WAS RIGGED? PURE FALLACY! Ralph Ginorio writes in a June 5 letter that Trump’s trial was rigged. A jury of carefully chosen peers, both male and female, justifiably decided his GUILT! Comparing this trial in …
MARGASON FAMILY: Thank you for support during difficult time
The family of Rich Margason would like to thank everyone who called, stopped by and sent cards during our difficult time.
YOUTH SPORTS: Thanks to all the coaches
I want to give a big shout out to all the athletic coaches that volunteer so much of their time for the children in our community. These dedicated people generously give their time, energy and expertise to mentor a…
TRAFFIC: Left turn off highway is dangerous
This letter is in response to a letter I received after my presentation regarding left-hand turns into the shopping center near Kohl’s off of Prairie Avenue. As they stated in their letter, the turn into a private …
CIVIL WAR: Rhetoric is dangerous
Memorial Day; a time to honor and remember our fallen veterans. They were our fathers, sons, husbands, brothers and in many cases, mothers, daughters sisters and wives. Families were broken, hundreds of thousands w…
LIBRARY: CleanBooks4Kids is grassroots
I must correct assertions from Theresa Birkett’s May 29 My Turn. Perhaps Ms. Birkett needs a dictionary because “dictates” are from dictators. CleanBooks4Kids is a grassroots group of concerned Kootenai County citi…
DEJA VU: Another Strong Man rising to power
It seems like we’ve been here before… During the 1930s, there was a Strong Man who came to Power in Germany. He promised to “Make Germany Great Again.” (He would restore Prosperity, rebuild the Military, and gather…
TERM LIMITS: Would help our country
I have a suggestion for improving our United States government that should be popular with most Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians and independent voters.
PRIDE: You ARE loved!
While reading the newspaper, I see opinions stating that pride doesn’t represent them. I felt the need to share my view of pride from an ally and mother of a queer kid.
PRIDE: No rights were infringed upon
One of the main reasons that I subscribe to the Coeur d’Alene Press is that it has the liveliest letters section of any of the five newspapers I subscribe to. Wednesday, June 5 did not disappoint. In particular, Th…
PRIDE: Flag was disrespected
I was surprised and flabbergasted during PRIDE in the Park when I witnessed the religious zealots standing by the Flood Wall who conspicuously started yelling at the participants of PRIDE while those participants s…
PRIDE: Those who don’t celebrate should just ignore it
I, being apart of the Coeur d’Alene community, born and raised here, proudly celebrated pride. Those that didn’t celebrate or chose not to support those that do, can quietly stay silent just as those who don’t cele…
PRIDE: Judge yourself first
All the hate letters I read don’t represent me. Seems the Candlelight people got a lot of hate. Is that what the topic on Sundays are or everyday? Lot of things I disagree with and seems some religious, or so-calle…