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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
CDA: Powers is an ideal choice
Stephanie Powers is the clear winner in terms of experience for candidates for school board of trustees zone #2. She has had many years of working with non-profit organizations including EXCEL, The Kroc Center camp…
CDA: March levy vote remembered
Next Tuesday, May 17, is Election Day. We will be voting for candidates for the Board of Trustees of School District 271.
LAKES: Malcolm is honest choice
Support Dan Malcolm for Lakes Highway District Commissioner. Dan is a highly qualilfied manager who understands budgeting, construction, and personnel management. Dan and I have been friends for many years, beginni…
LAKES: A record to be proud of
Being an incumbent in an election can be a good or a bad thing because you have a record of your actions and your votes to show what you have done. Informed voters will look at that record, not a bunch of hollow ca…
CDA: Integrity with Powers
The job of a School Board Trustee is to represent the constituents in a given area. The Trustee is to speak on behalf of his/her constituents and to see that their comments/concerns are brought to the attention of …
McEUEN: In a word, *&$@ no
I had a hard time writing this letter. Knowing that there were words I want to use that just couldn't be printed in the newspaper. So I figured I'd let the reader use their own imagination and sort of fill-in-the-b…
CDA: Candidates favor AP classes
An issue concerning the Coeur d'Alene School Board election must be clarified immediately. Campaign workers for Tom Hamilton's opponent are telling folks that Tom will do away with Honors and AP programs. Tom Hamil…
SILVERWOOD: Need to control growth
There are some concerns for some Athol residents re: Silverwood Theme Park's request for a zone change on 98 acres south of the park from rural to commercial. While some of you may say, "You knew the amusement park…
PROTEST: Based on perspective
The Westboro Baptist Church crew is a tiny group of hate-filled, misguided phonies. Nevertheless, this country alleges freedom of speech and that supposedly includes that with which "we" do not agree. Heck, nearly …
CDA: Time for major change
The Cd'A School Board is stocked with Trustees who have enjoyed teacher Union financial and campaign support. This mutual back-scratching of Trustees, Administration and the Union has to stop. Current contracts app…
IDAHO: Careful what you wish for
I moved to North Idaho in 1979 after being discharged from military duty. Almost immediately loved the climate, both politically and environmentally. It was summer!
MYTH: Conservative equals fiscal sense
There is this prevailing myth that is prevalent in both the media and the mind of the average voter that adhering to fiscal conservatism means that you are a fiscally responsible person. This is completely false. C…
LORNA: East Side success
As a resident of East Side Highway District, I endorse Lorna Casey-Kaiser for the Highway District Commissioner. She has been in the trenches, working her tail off, organizing the neighbors to fight the forced LIDs…
LEADERS: Common people are needed
When we listen to the experts explaining the problems we are facing, it is easy to see that they don't have a clue either! Here are a couple of my guesses; see what the readers think of them!
MUDGY: Smear on a good book
I must say I was very disappointed that The Press decided to publish the "cartoon" of Mudgy, the delightful children's character from the book, Mudgy and Millie, to express one's views on McEuen Field. It is an aff…