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 …
ENERGY: It answers many big questions
There is a "gold mine" of opportunity to save our state and country millions of dollars and employ hundreds of thousands of Americans.
OTTER: The buck does stop here
I have come to realize how lucky we are in Idaho to have a governor like Butch Otter. When times are tough, it's easy to be a critic, to just go with the flow, or pass the buck to others. That's not Butch.
GOP: Hart at heart of problem
Wow - The central committee chair of the KC Republican Party is "demanding" that all the county Republicans support tax evader Phil Hart in his re-election bid or else! The front page story in The Press was a real …
ECONOMY: Keep jobs at home
Due to outsourcing of our manufacturing and technology to China we find ourselves in peril. Balance of payments, deficit, jobs, resources and lost technology all contribute to the mess we are in.
AARP: Be wary of organization
I'm writing to comment on your editorial on the appearance by David Irwin from AARP. What is the basis of your endorsement?
BULLARD: Best choice after Sayler
Unfortunately with the retirement of George Sayler from the legislature, the people of North Idaho are losing a real statesman for us in Boise. His intelligent diligence was just what we need as our representative.…
ALLRED: He's a citizen energizer
Recently I had the pleasure of being chauffeur for Keith Allred for Governor of All Idaho. Over the day, he made speeches and had private conversations with more than 250 people in Kootenai County. What an amazing …
COURAGE: Lacking in political corners
After reading the front page of The Press on Monday, Oct. 4, regarding the "Fewer Answers" article, I have to stop and ask myself, "Is there any politician who has the guts to stand up and be counted?"
GOP: Divided, or newly enlightened?
Recently four local Republicans sat down to tell their story to the Coeur d'Alene Press, a story of division and turmoil. As a close observer of the local Republican Party for the past three years, I have seen a ve…
THANKS: TESH fundraiser a success
The Knights of Columbus in Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls and Rathdrum wish to thank everyone who supported our annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser to benefit Special Olympics and TESH, a local organization that assi…
AGE: Of info or of ignorance?
Have you ever tried to get the down low concerning bills our politicians introduce? How about, where is the money really going? Or why do we hang on to the I.R.S. when it costs so much to operate.
GOP: Just don't vote for Hart
The way to let Phil Hart and the Republican Party know that he is not fit to serve in our state legislature is to simply not vote for him. He is on the ballot alone, but it does not mean you have to check that box.…
TEACHERS: Backing the wrong candidate
The teacher's union march in Coeur d'Alene was misdirected. I wonder if union leaders have told their hard working teachers about the perks received by their chosen candidate Stan Olson. During his time as superint…
GOP: Critics a sour grapes brigade
State Sen. Mike Jorgenson lost his seat in the GOP primary to the more conservative Steve Vick. Mr. Vick was supported by 3rd District Representatives Hart and Clark.
GOP: Balancing the leftist spin
This is in response to comments made by Chad Solsvik in his letter to the editor printed in the Coeur d'Alene Press on Sept. 29. Mr. Solsvik claims to "decode" some "Republican speak," wherein he offers his own tra…