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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
PRAIRIE: Here's a better story
I love a fairy tale, and your editorial was certainly that! I submit my own version:
BRUCE REED: Big job, right man
Steven Pearlstein, Washington Post:
What should happen to the mother and grandmother of abused 2-year-old twins?
HEALTH CARE: We need public option
Whether you are a Republican or a Democrat, aren't you tired of the insurance companies getting rich off you?!
SNOW: Dig in and dig out
First I would like to compliment the snow plow people on the job they've done so far this year, and the use of the snow gates on our driveways is really great but (there is always a but) I would like the Coeur d'Al…
LEVY: Quality high, cost low
I've attended two Coeur d'Alene School District public forums regarding the spring operating levy. Almost all of the public in attendance has recognized and spoken up for the quality education that children receive…
LEVY: Fodder for school czars
Let me get this straight. Our school super, Hazel Bauman, first decides that there are too many people taking too much time complaining at the board meetings, so in her great wisdom, she decides to limit the taxpay…
PEARL: Remember to support America
The year 1941, December the 7th, Japan bombed our whole Pacific fleet, killing thousands of our family members. Then many of the Pacific Islands - Iwo Jima, Saipan, Guam, the Solomon Islands.
CRAPO: Stance on debt laudable
Now is the time for leaders to stand up and address our burgeoning national debt. Idaho has such a leader in Senator Mike Crapo, who has made the bold step to support the current proposal by the National Commission…
FIREMEN: Come to the lunch rescue
On Monday, Nov. 29 my husband, my grandson, my granddaughter and I went to KC's Breakfast Club in Post Falls to have lunch around 1 p.m. As we were being seated I noticed two Kootenai County Fire and Rescue firemen…
CORRUPTION: Make accounting transparent
Most people are aware of a corruptive atmosphere and many are suffering from it. And yet nobody talks about the decadent root of it, muddy, murky, concealing and misleading financial accounting and accountability. …
PRESS: Report truth, not lies
We need the truth not a bunch of lies from you guys. We know what's going on in the real world and you are trying to cover it up with your Republican agenda.
COLUMN: Liberty is what we risk
Too bad Sholeh does not understand the Constitution and the 4th amendment, and how the TSA and their activities are in direct opposition.
AIDS DAY: Candles for good causes
Wednesday night was the first night of Hanukkah. I normally am at home with my family to light the first candle. However, that night I chose to be with the AIDs Coalition in commemoration of International AIDS Day.…
KENNEDY: City mustn't pay fees
As a property owner and taxpayer I feel the City of Coeur d'Alene should not pay legal fees for Mr. Mike Kennedy. If anyone is responsible for those fees it is Mr. Brannon, since he chose to question the election r…