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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 …
BUDGET: It goes back to Bush era
In response to Janice Shay's April 13 item Budget: Motive murky as ever, I wonder why she left out President Bush ("W") and the righties because under their type of patriotism borrowed to fund three wars and that c…
PREDATORS: One strike, they're out
I am writing this letter because I fervently support the efforts by the remaining Groene family in their fight toward establishing the "One Strike Law" against violent sex offenders. I am appalled at the leniency a…
KNIVES: Military honored for service
Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington: On April 13, 2011, U.S. Air Force veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, were presented with 61 Buck commemorative knives for their honorable military war service. From October 2009…
McEUEN: Website needs some help
If the McEuenPark.com website is an indicator of the capabilities of its planners and their respect for the local citizens, Coeur d'Alene is in trouble. The printing is so small and dim as to render it almost unint…
RAND: Example for us to follow?
I recently saw a quote from Jim Wallis. He said: "It is widely reported that Congressman Paul Ryan makes every member of his staff read philosopher Ayn Rand."
QUOTE: Bard right, Press wrong
Shakespeare would turn in his grave. Newspapers should report correctly! The first line of the Sonnet should read "day" not "dream" whether in English or Spanish.
GUARD: Program not as portrayed
Regarding the April 2 story, "Senate to tackle boot camp bill" by Tom Hasslinger:
TEA: Stats tell different story
The TEA Partiers (Taxed Enough Already) have nothing to complain about.
GRUMBLERS: Try running for office
Ancient citizen-rulers have transmuted into modern citizen-grumblers. Every citizen of Athens, circa 510 B.C., was a citizen-ruler, ipso facto. Modern citizens deride their "rulers" and suspect scheming, saying thi…
HOGS: Screaming before the slaughter
The April 10 edition of the Coeur d'Alene Press ran a piece on the Idaho Legislature about several education bills which were signed into law and will take effect shortly. This piece also elaborated on a movement b…
TAXES: Small shouldn't fall
As we recently had our income taxes done, we overheard a young woman seated at the next desk. She'd started a business this past year, created her own job, and earned about $5,800. Taxes due on her income were near…
LHD: Called out for good work
This is a thank you to the Commissioners and the current employees of the Lakes Highway District. I would like to commend you for the stellar job you all did this past winter in keeping the S curve on Lancaster de-…
SPEAKER: Looks down on America
Dean is purely an elitist and a socialist who would not be happy until there is a redistribution of wealth. Everyone below his egotistical station in life would be sharing in mediocrity and misery. Regarding the Co…
SENIORS: Home away from home
Everyone should have a place they can call their second home. Especially if you are a senior in this day and age when we do not get raises in Social Security and everything else seems to be beyond our reach money-w…
McEUEN: Cost is key to approval
Now we have the projected costs for the McEuen Park, and that is a step forward for a rational look at the proposed elements of the project.