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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 …
IRONMAN: Cheers for the volunteers
I just want to thank the incredible volunteers who made my Ironman so memorable. The energy of Coeur d'Alene made my race day so fun and inspiring. You made me feel like a hero.
CARTOON: Leave Catholics alone
This is to voice my objection to the "cartoon" that ran July 3. Why on Earth would you perpetuate this endless attack on the Catholic Church? Does the fact that the Pope has communication in the form of a tweet war…
STUPID: That's what we are
Why don't we just admit it and give the Grand Prize for Stupid to America? We handed hundreds of billions of dollars of bailout money to the very bankers who own the Federal Reserve and create "money" out of thin a…
BASEBALL: A hit over the holiday
The Fourth of July weekend was, once again, full of activities in Coeur d'Alene. Were you aware that 43 baseball games were played in our city from July 1-4? The Coeur d'Alene American Legion Baseball Program partn…
McEUEN: Light rail better priority
My alternative proposal to the McEuen Plan: Resurrect the Spokane to Coeur d'Alene Rail Line. It worked once before to bring visitors and tourists; its time has come once again.
KINGS: More like hypocrites
This is a response to the letter from Doug Jewel on fireworks noise. I've seen your columns before and like my neighbor, you seem to expect everyone to live by your rules instead of the law or common courtesy. Fire…
4TH: The sound of peaceful noise
As I lay down to sleep Monday night the sounds of the continuing celebration of American independence rang in my ears. Not the echoes of the fantastic fireworks display held over the lake, (thanks Coeur d'Alene!) b…
PARADE: You've gotta be kidding
In response to Chris LeBlanc's letter on the Kiddies Parade. Obviously you are new to this town and I for one would like you to go back to where you came from. To enlighten a mind that obviously is lacking any comm…
ART: Goodlander has right analysis
Thank you for the balanced approach taken in the "Art ouster sought" article. I specifically write in support of Council Member Deanne Goodlander, who seems to understand the First Amendment's Free Exercise and Non…
STATUE: Doesn't qualify as art
The statue of Ganesha - why? I am a supporter of all peaceful religions and have a very open mind but why? It is ugly and an eyesore downtown.
PARADE: A fine tradition in Cd'A
In regard to Chris Leblanc's letter regarding the closure of Sherman Avenue for the "kids and dogs parade:" I distinctly remember, back in the ‘60s, my cousin and I, with the help of a couple of boxes found behind …
PARADE: Don't forget our fathers
The recent Press editorial touts the Fourth of July "Heroes" parade as one to remember. But in all its color, spectacle and military bravado, it seems to have forgotten one important group. I didn't see one item in…
CUTS: Simply follow the city
County Mulls Budget Cuts, what? What's the matter with Mr. Hayes? Just go see the Coeur d'Alene Mayor and City Council, they'll explain to him how to get money, it's easy. They've got millions burning a hole in the…
CATHOLIC: Cartoon crossed the line
Is The Press contracted or otherwise under obligation to print every political "cartoon" provided by (I presume) the AP? Why is the July 3 insult necessary?
CATHOLIC: All we ask is fairness
I was quite amused to see the anti-Catholic cartoon published on page A4 of the Coeur d'Alene Press. On the very same page your paper published an editorial stressing the importance of "religious diversity," and ca…