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 …
ELECTION: Being conservative pays
Although we're past the terrible campaign ads, the traditional liberal letters chastising voters and attacking the voters' choices are coming out.
SCANNERS: They have a purpose
Let's get real. If you don't want to go through the scanners at the airport and you're not going to let someone give you a body search then STAY HOME ‘cause I don't want you sitting next to me or even on the same p…
BOARD: Trustees all elected, too
Several weeks ago The Press published an editorial about the School District 271 board of trustees. In the editorial you noted that four of the five trustees were appointed. This is a true statement, but I feel it …
HOLIDAY: Let us know of the needy
Christmas, for most of us, means great family tradition, including family gatherings, great food and presents in a warm comfortable environment. For many of us this is our favorite holiday of the year.
SALUTE: An unforgettable sight
I saw the lone Marine on the shoulder of Government Way in front of the Memorial Gardens cemetery holding a salute at attention toward the Marine Corps flag and the cemetery. It was a very impressive sight on Veter…
MEALS: Generosity promotes goodwill
On behalf of all the active and former armed service members, I would like to thank the owner, manager and employees of Applebee's who so generously served all of us on Veterans Day a very appreciated meal. We were…
WEALTH: Share and share alike
Responding to Del Cameron's Letter to the Editor recently, wherein he seems to support the concept of redistributing the wealth of those who have resources in a society to those who don't, I believe I have the perf…
RESTAURANT: Vets appreciate free meal
Along with many fellow veterans we were invited to Applebee's for a free meal on Veterans Day in appreciation for our service in the armed forces. It was a very pleasant experience with excellent food and service.
VETERANS: They came to the rescue
The Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens holds a Veterans Day commemoration yearly to honor our veterans, past and present. In the past, the Pappy Boyington unit graciously provided the honor guard.
OTTER: He's right about ROD
Gov. Otter is correct in his statements pertaining to EPA's Record of Decision plan for the Bunker Hill Superfund site, specifically, that most people do not understand what a Record of Decision is. Region Ten does…
DEBATE: Match Roetter v. Hart
I am usually patient but am now as tired as I need to be with the hair pulling and sand throwing, more commensurate with school children than with adults, that is coming from a member of the Kootenai County Republi…
CHINA: Mixed reviews for trip
My husband and I were in the first group of travelers to leave Coeur d'Alene on the China trip. We spent a night in Seattle and the actual trip started the next day when we were bused to the airport to land in Beij…
KENNEDY: No way city should pay
Are you kidding me? Give me one good reason why the hard working taxpayers of Coeur d'Alene should pay Mike Kennedy's legal fees. He chose to run for that office; nobody forced him. Voice up people or the bureaucra…
PRESS: Big help with humanities
Many, many thanks to the Coeur d'Alene Press for your help in getting the word out about our Humanities Lecture with Sara Paretsky. Can't thank you enough for helping to bring this cultural event to Coeur d'Alene, …
DEFICIT: Military must be targeted
We cannot seriously address the budget deficit without cutting the military budget which takes up 59 percent of the discretionary budget. I implore both the commission and our incoming Congress to have the courage …