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 …
LIFE: Who are we - really?
There was a story on the Today Show about a little boy whose mother painted his toenails pink. They had a survey about what people think and the response was evenly split 50/50. There were extreme views on both sid…
CANDIDATES: Be wary of motives
I have read the articles on two of the incumbents running for the May 17 election of Lakes Highway District board members. Chris Kraft states that his experience as a farmer is invaluable to running a multi-million…
LADIES: Attire in eye of wearer
As a lady who "does" tea in a dress and a hat, I am appalled by Lisa Daniels' letter published in the April 13 Coeur d'Alene Press.
GAS: Theft leaves witness stunned
Gas station cameras were intended to catch customers who drive away without paying for their gas. Imagine my horror when at 12:34 p.m. at the Crossroads Gas station (Highway 95 and Highway 54) in Athol on March 11 …
ZEALOTS: You can find them anywhere
Well, blow me down! I really got taken to the woodshed over my post in last Sunday's paper. Guess I didn't have all the facts. Just to keep it brief and to the point, I think both the House and the Senate were a on…
SENTENCE: Just doesn't fit crime
In reference to Fritz Maier's comment to Amanda Skogen's sentencing, I also am in awe of the lengthy sentence given to a young lady who did what I am sure hundreds of people have done themselves. It clearly was a r…
REFORM: Beware many online pitfalls
I am disturbed that the Idaho Legislature recently passed the education reform bill SB1184 which diverts money from teachers' pay in order to buy laptops and require online courses. As a pediatrician I frequently c…
SNOW: Consider disabled citizens
The purpose of this letter is to address various issues related to accessibility at some of our local businesses and the downtown Coeur d'Alene area. The main concern is the lack of snow removal during the winter m…
OBAMA: Media gives him a pass
Have you had enough yet? Trillions with a "T" dollars of national debt and more spending the U.S. does not have, and lie after lie from Obama. (Close Guantanamo, cut the deficit, no new taxes... HA HA, get out of I…
SMART: Prepare for life's surprises
I just read two articles that made me think: the couponing story and Mr. Hitchcock's end of the world story.
BUDGET: You can assist state
Amid wars, world turmoil and ominous economic forecasts, we need to do our best to manage our own state affairs in a calm, balanced way. There can be a tendency to plan state budgets primarily to favor business int…
GUNS: A right or a privilege?
Scenario No. 1 - At an outdoor political rally a lone gunman moves through the crowd. He pulls his gun and manages to get off nine rounds of ammunition, killing 4, and wounding 3 before he is subdued. Total 4 dead …
McEUEN: What a waste of money
Mayor Bloem, do you even read the newspaper of the city you govern? Almost daily we have stories of people seeking help to pay their mortgages and their property tax. And of course, we have the destruction of Idaho…
MILITARY: Obama gives in to GOP
If a Navy officer finds his wife involved with enlisted man and complains, the enlisted man will be sent to USS Wasp today. If an enlisted man finds his wife involved with an officer and complains, the enlisted man…
EDUCATION: Cuts will hurt economy
We moved here from the small redwood mountain town of Boulder Creek, Calif., 36 years ago and never looked back. My husband has always worked in Spokane as a machinist because Idaho pays so much less. (On average $…