Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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 …
OBAMA: Sadly, a fan of robots
I really need to laugh at the article in the Business section, "Obama pushes for high tech manufacturing." This is a person who has never produced, manufactured or created.
McGEE: Standards should fit everyone
I am writing out of concern over Sen. McGee’s recent DUI and grand larceny arrest. I’m also deeply concerned with published colleague responses which claim that their main concern in this matter is for “Sen. McGee …
CANYON: Just more California
I am writing about a serious concern that I have for our community. Glen Lanker, an architect transplanted Southern Californian and his Pennsylvania financiers are attempting to build a high-density (9.64 units per…
JULY 4: The real meaning
Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked …
JULY 4: Another vital anniversary
Independence Day is always a proud day for Americans, but July 4 also marks another milestone in our democracy — the anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). FOIA is a federal law signed by President L…
IRONMAN: Third time still charming
Just wanted to send a letter to the Coeur d'Alene Press to say thank you to your city for another fantastic Ironman event.
IRONMAN: Kudos to the community
To the citizens of the Coeur d'Alene area: Thank you so much for your hospitality during the Ironman event. The volunteers and supporters over the entire 140.6-mile course was beyond belief. After I finished I had …
UNIONS: Standing up for workers
Your response that the firefighters were selfish, according to the Coeur d'Alene Press - really, you, the Hagadone Republican propaganda paper find people standing up for their union right, to be sniveling? The rea…
GOLF: Don't buy into stereotypes
Golf is a viable high school sport just like football, baseball, softball, volleyball, etc. The golf kids are not all "rich country clubbers," as David Sheridan mentioned in his letter printed June 26.
DADS: Moved by 'Boys of Summer'
I just read The Boys of Summer... again. I HAD to write you to compliment this Father's Day tribute. This story was the most moving Father's Day column that I have ever read. Please let the writer, Thomas Dean Kell…
SCREENING: It's better on border
It's been documented that potential terrorists are crossing our southern border into the United States at increasing rates. I heard on the news recently that TSA had required a 95-year-old woman in a wheelchair to …
NOISE: Limit it to actual holiday
The Fourth of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. When I was younger I couldn't wait until it was dark enough to be able to start shooting off the fireworks. The families on the street would get toget…
IRONMAN: Shared a slice of paradise
Following the Ironman event here last Sunday we would like to thank the people of Coeur d'Alene, competitors and volunteers alike, for such a fabulous display of welcome, race support and friendship. Every day we w…
GAS: We've got it good in Idaho
Where on Earth does Linda Bonuccelli get the idea that "the rest of Americans enjoy 2-3 times more in savings" on gasoline prices than those of us living in the Idaho panhandle? What verifiable source is she quotin…
CANYON: Airport concerns remain
The recent article in the Coeur d'Alene Press noted that: "The Idaho Transportation Department, emergency responders, and law enforcement agencies, school district and the Lakes Highway District offered written sup…