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 …
McEUEN: Launch ideal for boaters
I am a trailerable sailboat owner and have used the Third Street boat ramp for launching my boat numerous times. Although I lived at Rockford Bay with several launch sites nearby, I chose to use the Third Street la…
HART: Subject of witch hunt?
The Ethics Committee for the Idaho legislature was formed in 2010 and met for the first time July 6, 2010. The committee seems to have been formed for the sole purpose of investigating a complaint against Represent…
THANKS: Kindness will be fully repaid
I would like to thank the lady at Shopko Dec. 21, standing in the checkout line behind a young blond woman with Cerebral Palsy, walking on crutches. As she checked out, much to her embarrassment she did not have en…
TEA PARTY: Pinpoint sources of distortion
First responding to Mr. Hoot Gaylor; from what I saw, there was only one letter writer who responded to his letter when the author proceeded to compare what Mr. Gaylor had said to the Coeur d'Alene Press editorial.…
BUDGET: Balance sends right message
I pray we will have the wisdom to pass a balanced budget amendment this year. Our politicians mean well but because of the complex political D.C. environment, it's impossible for our good politicians to stop the fr…
SURVEY: Why is boat launch missing?
Why is there not one question on the McEuen Park Public Questionnaire regarding the removal of the Third Street launch?
McEUEN: 'Tired' park needs help
Congratulations to the McEuen Park Committee for coming up with a beautiful park plan that will surely become the centerpiece of Coeur d'Alene activity.
APOLOGY: Beware a possible trap
Regarding inmate Zach Beck's front page article "I'm Sorry." Ladies, Ladies, Ladies, PLEASE BEWARE. Let me give you some administrative insight as to so many of Beck's type.
DEBATE: Passion part of the process
It's a truly sad state we find ourselves in as a nation when we as an entire nation allow the vocal few to act as though they represent the reasonable majority.
BLOOD: Phobia isn't a roadblock
Regarding Sholeh Patrick's column on blood donation, I have been an infrequent donor since college, but I did the week before Christmas. I have a needle phobia, and I am comforted by holding someone's hand tightly …
PRESS: Require writers' names
I don't understand why letters to the editor get published when someone does not sign his name, when the rules for publishing are clearly stated right there: the letter writer must sign his full name etc. I have re…
McEUEN: Here's what not to do
Do not put the cart before the horse!
THE GIFT: Time truly a treasure
After surviving a trip through Wednesday's half-blizzard, half biblical flood, I figured the day was over for bad things. But of course, when you think something is fine, that's when it usually isn't. Around 4:30, …
REPEAL: Bigotry leads to more war
This is in response to a letter I read in The Press titled "Repeal: Sex will be everywhere." I feel compelled to respond.
HART: Deserves voters' appreciation
This letter is in response to Paula Neils' letter to the editor Jan. 7.