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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 …
SOCCER: Got kick out of coverage
I would like to commend The Press for its outstanding coverage of the 2011 Bill Eisenwinter Hot Shot Soccer Tournament. The stories were insightful and informative, and really showed a significant commitment on the…
DRIVERS: Reliable people available
I just finished reading your editorial, Re: Volunteer drivers for "impaired" youngsters. One way to reach "safe" volunteer drivers would be to call upon concealed carry permit holders. They are already background c…
TAXES: System needs an overhaul
Assuming the tax rates for various countries in your editorial column are true and this country's average worker's tax is the lowest anywhere, you forgot to mention a couple of things.
McEUEN: Other survey disagrees
The survey at www.savecda.org is designed to allow the citizens of this area to express their opinion regarding the remodel of McEuen Park. The founders of this survey are concerned that the public has not been giv…
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.
DUCK: Stop blowgun sales
What a shame that some moron felt the need to shoot a mallard duck in the neck with a blowgun dart. If it was a child that did it one can only wonder what motivates parents to buy such crap for their children.
TAXES: Rate and reality not same
There you go again. Comparing apples to oranges. While it is true that the average American worker pays 22.4 percent in income and social security taxes, you then go on to quote the corporate tax rate, not what the…
OBAMA: Proves talk is cheap
I just listened to Obama's speech to the police officers in Washington, D.C. He stood there telling them how wonderful they are, how dangerous their job is and the great job they are doing.
OBAMA: Won where Bush lost
Craig Kerwin's letter to the editor Friday, May 6 regarding the killing of Osama Bin Laden exhibits a great deal of selective historical amnesia. Much of what our country has learned this week contradicts what Geor…
McEUEN: The 'king' has spoken
The king has had two thorns in his side for many years now, these thorns are the Third Street boat launch and the baseball field. (Poor baby.) This king is very, very powerful, look around you can see his mighty fo…
SOLDIERS: Give them full support
I recently had the privilege to spend a few days at the U.S. Marine Corps base, at Camp Pendleton, in southern California. For anyone who has served in the military, or has a relative serving, you will understand w…
STORY: Legal ethics violated
We are writing in response to your May 7 article titled, "Canyon County releases ex-prosecutor's bank records." The material released to the public in reference to ongoing legal proceedings represents a serious bre…
Fourth-graders plant tree to honor veterans, active military personnel
Today we fourth-graders at Betty Kiefer Elementary School planted a tree on the playground. Grace Tree Service generously donated a tree to us. This worked out really well, because we are learning about trees, plan…
UNION: It's not a dirty word
Someone once said that if you tell a lie often and loudly, then people will believe it. That is what I think about every time an elected official, candidate, letter to the editor writer or opinion piece author uses…
GAS: Not sure pumps are pure
Every time I fill up my gas pump I see state of Idaho Weights and Measures stickers on local gas stations, specifically the Holiday stores in Hayden and Coeur d'Alene that have no name of the inspector.