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 …
ALLRED: Stands on common ground
Our political discourse had become so polarized and irrational that I was afraid that we had lost the ability to govern ourselves. Then I heard Keith Allred speak recently. He is running for governor on a platform …
GOEDDE: Trustworthy, balanced in approach
For going on nine years now I've worked with Sen. John Goedde tackling education issues, as well as other concerns important to the people of Kootenai County. Over those years I've come to understand that the two m…
LUNA: Secured money for education
Politics will never change and honest reporting is rare. Betsy Russell of The Spokesman-Review reported the teachers union held the rally in force for Democratic candidate for superintendent of public instruction.
NONINI: Strong education supporter
Rep. Bob Nonini has been a pillar of support for education in the Idaho House of Representatives. As Chairman of the Education Committee Nonini has been an advocate for charter schools, home-schooled students, and …
FEDS: Flourish while others hurt
When I heard Social Security beneficiaries were not receiving a COLA, my blood boiled. Don't believe for a minute that the elected president, representatives, senators, their staffs and all the federal government w…
LIBERALS: Hypocrisy is overwhelming
This letter goes out to all of the lefties, like Jimmy Pappas and Mike Martens out there who do not see the hypocrisy in the actions.
LIBERALS: Fed up with falsehoods
Having a left wing relative who sends me the Huffington Post and other blog rants, I get to read the material before Mr. Pappas rewrites it for his letters. In parroting these opinions he gives little regard for tr…
TAXES: Washington isn't listening
We all have our attitudes on taxes. Each year we are being called upon to share more and more of our earning with tax collectors. Some people think the definition of our capital punishment is when government sets u…
HART: Donate your paychecks
I normally do not get into politics, but this cannot be passed.
CHINA: Focus more on local
Touring China, enough already! I could give a rodent's backside about members of Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce vacationing and touring China! Really Coeur d'Alene Press does this deserve front page news for the…
SJR 101: Good for entire state
Proposed Constitutional Amendment S.J.R. 101 will allow part of the fees charged to students at the University of Idaho to be used for classroom instruction. This is allowed in all state-supported colleges and univ…
CAMPAIGNS: Full disclosure needed
It's just wrong. Secret campaign cash should have no place in our American democracy. But now we are seeing huge sums of money from secret sources going into campaign advertising, much of it the negative advertisin…
HART: Timber cuts both ways
Phil Hart defended his unauthorized timber harvest by saying "it was a standard practice years ago."
SECURITY: Don't blame Democrats
Here's a news bulletin: It is NOT the Dems fault there was no Social Security increase this year or last year.
THIEF: Burn, baby, burn
To the person or persons who stole the utility trailer filled with firewood from the IGA parking lot in Rathdrum on the morning of Oct. 12. I know times are tough and I am thankful that you abandoned the trailer an…