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 …
UNIONS: Support American workers
In response to a March 18 item titled "GOP: Dems behind Failure," Mr. Brad Anderson blames the Democratic Party for all the nation's ails while ignoring fundamental truths. It makes me wonder what planet he's on be…
IACI: Backing wrong people
I am not a Republican or a Democrat, but an independent voter. It is odd to me that big business Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (IACI)-backed Republicans write legislation regarding education. Luna has …
STATE: Workers could help others
I am just wondering if all of the Republican teachers I know realize what they have done. No state workers will take cuts in a ridiculous amount of holiday pay or anything else, they will instead take cuts from kid…
CENTERS: Seniors, come onboard now
As everyone in this city should know, the Coeur d'Alene Senior Center needs support from our community. They need financial support now.
McEUEN: Spending isn't justified
Tuesday's paper featured an interview with Sen. Crapo that laid out the economic future of our country. He stated that the top economists feel that within five years, our debt will have reached 100 percent of our G…
ENERGY: Guarding KEC rate payers
The Press recently ran an Associated Press article about legislation that would extend a sales tax rebate available to those who are developing renewable energy projects in Idaho. Those who support this legislation…
BOOK: It's good for the soul
I just purchased a signed copy of Dr. Iacoboni's book, "The Undying Soul," and read it in two days. The book, to say the very least, is AMAZING. The author speaks from his heart and soul about his practice and his …
STUDENTS: Don't denounce efforts
To the writer of a recent letter to the editor (as well as to anyone who may have nodded their heads in agreement), who seems to imply that students are incapable of forming collective action groups out of their ow…
GUNS: Radical element at work
Radical Islamists have managed to infiltrate one of the most conservative legislatures in the country - Idaho! This revelation appeared to me as I pondered the effects of the bill that denies the colleges and unive…
LIBYA: Let them solve problems
I just listened to an excellent discussion on NPR for and against the U.S. becoming militarily involved in the Libyan civil war. We could be entering troubled waters which could cause untold harm to our country.
SPENDING: Only cuts will answer
Americans just don't seem to get it. Our industries and jobs continue to be forced overseas by taxes and unions. That makes for fewer taxpayers.
LIDS: Might be one in your future
In the history of Idaho never has a Local Improvement District process started by a Highway District been forwarded to the County Commissioners for review. I believe it is because most Highway District Commissioner…
TAXES: Brewing up bad breaks
The headline on (March 15) told how Crapo and Kerry want to give small breweries a tax break. Same day same paper page 4, "State to cut $34 million from Medicaid." OK the tax break is Federal and the Medicaid cut i…
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Guest Opinion
LOADS: Beauty of region threatened
Have you fished the Middle Fork of the Clearwater or rafted down the Lochsa River? Driven along the Wild and Scenic Highway 12, between Lewiston and Lolo Pass? If so, you know the beauty and wildness of the rivers,…