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 …
USA: Giving thanks from afar
As Thanksgiving approaches in the USA I am looking across the Atlantic from the Arabian Gulf in Abu Dhabi. Many of my workmates will fly home on their return odyssey for the first time in more than a year. The shoc…
ENERGY: Separate gas from hot air
I felt it necessary to comment on a letter by Mr. Keenan entitled "Energy: Demand that it be clean." Mr. Keenan incorrectly portrays the intent of Southeast Idaho Energy's proposed coal gasification/fertilizer plan…
DEFICIT: Good choices not given
I could not answer your online poll this week. There was no upside to the predetermined negative outcome of:
PRESS: Superb story coverage
I just wanted to congratulate you on your outstanding story "Long-Distance visit on Veterans Day." That picture on the front page says it all. Thanks for the great story, picture and overall coverage! You hit this …
KENNEDY: Pay for both or none
The Idaho Statutes are clear that each party in a lawsuit shall pay for their own attorneys, unless the lawsuit is found to be frivolously filed or defended against. In the Coeur d'Alene election challenge, the cou…
BRANNON: Aim for next election
I just wanted to say to Mr. Jim Brannon in the most respectful way although unfortunate you lost the election, as well as your recent court case, please quit now. Mr. Mike Kennedy won the election. Our going to the…
Should Idaho raise taxes in 2011 to avoid further cuts to education?
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SCHOOLS: Already violating policy
I've had concerns about recent proposed changes to Coeur d'Alene School Board policies involving public comment and recordings at their meetings. So I took the time to attend their Policy Advisory Committee meeting…
SWIM: LCHS truly a winner
I would just like to congratulate the Lake City Swim Team for their show of sportsmanship at this year's Idaho High Schools State Swim Meet.
SCHOOLS: Now no time for levy
In reference to the school district upcoming additional levy on real property. The article on Nov. 3 includes a statement that our school leaders could not foresee an economic downturn that is now a global recessio…
ECONOMY: Buy American goods
In support of Mr. Cliff Bowman's letter Nov. 10, I'd like to stress how important it is for us to buy and insist on American products. Our politicians won't do a thing to help this situation since the Asian countri…
GREEN: Know fact from trash
I've read one too many letters to Readers Write, to contain my disgust of the uninformed blowhard Green Power bunch.
CHICKENS: Pecking subject in Rathdrum
In regard to the chicken squabble Desiree Struble writes about... She failed to mention a few points. Struble wants you to believe she is the victim, that she was afraid of a chicken, and tried to no avail to get t…
VETERAN: Gone, but not forgotten
Talk about living in one of the greatest places on Earth. Not only is Coeur d'Alene a beautiful city by a lake, home to some of the most genuine people I've ever met. It is also home to the Coeur d'Alene Fire Depar…