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 …
McEUEN: Boat launch problems
I attended the McEuen presentation and while the drawings were very impressive, I have serious concerns with the boat launch removal and replacement. The requirement was that moving the Third Street boat launch mus…
WORK: Greener in Washington
I keep hearing ads on television about how Idahoans need to go to college. I hear about the national average wage is higher than Idaho.
SING: Openings for young guys
Great article about the Lake City Harmonizers' 30 years; but I'd like to point out a significant addition to the information. I would inform all young men that while the regular dues of the national Barbershop Harm…
McEUEN: Examine the paradoxes
The proposed redesign of McEuen Field presents a puzzling abundance of contradictions and paradoxes.
CENTER: Seniors find a social hub
About three years ago my wife and I first went to the Post Falls Senior Center for lunch. Why we went I cannot remember, but when we first walked in, I thought to myself, "Why am I here with all these old people?" …
RINK: Real asset for community
The LCDC/KYRO partnership is a win-win for our community.
SHERMAN: Needs a fresh start itself
I am writing a rebuttal to Howard Martinson's statement that only 12 out of the 2,000 patrons, according to his projection, do not follow the rules of Fresh Start. He is trying to tell us that only 0.006 percent of…
CAMPAIGN: Just follow the money
The Idaho Chapter of AARP recently reviewed the 2010 campaign reports filed with the Idaho Secretary of State by candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor and the Idaho Legislature. The report makes interesting reading…
SERVICE: A burden or an investment?
We love our lies; we live our lies; then we wonder why we have a mess. Thus, our insanity always earns its just rewards.
GOP: Ruining U.S. health care
Representative Labrador has voted with the Republican Party in the House of Representatives to adopt the Ryan budget plan. The Republican Party is now threatening to hold the entire economy hostage in order to cut …
HOMELESS: It's everyone's concern
I was appalled at the overall negative comments in the East Sherman article. First of all, why would anyone leave their 9-year-old child in the car alone, especially in what has been defined as an undesirable area?…
FENCING: A fine time in Lake City
I would like to thank you for your recent coverage of the Northwest Fencing Event in the Monday (May 9) paper. We were very impressed with the facility and we had a great time in Coeur d'Alene. In fact we stayed an…
RON PAUL: Best pick for president
There are many who are considering a run for the office of president. Each one brings something to the table, but the only one who truly believes in a smaller constitutional government is Congressman Ron Paul. Dr. …
HONOR: You have to earn it
I read Cecil Kelley's first letter, and the response from the Senior Chief. It seems Cecil's second letter changes the topic.
GOP: Slick and oily objectives
Big Oil companies are making record profits as consumers are feeling the pain at the pump with higher gas prices. It is simply outrageous for Republicans to defend tax breaks for Big Oil companies, millionaires and…