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 …
LUNA: Leader for state education
Tom Luna, Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction, is meeting the challenge of improving education in these times of dwindling budgets. Under Luna's leadership Idaho has led the nation for two years in a row in …
GOP: Referendum on this administration
Idaho in October 2009 passed state sovereignty resolutions or 10th Amendment resolutions.
GOVERNMENT: It is for the people
For the people who routinely write letters to the editor complaining about too much government and all of its intrusions into the banks, auto industry and so on, I have some questions for you. When was the last tim…
GOP: Burning up the nation
This country remains perched on the edge of disaster and all the Republicans can do is stand back and yell "Burn, Baby, Burn!" Not long ago their contradiction was illustrated so well in the statement "We have to r…
AA SUIT: Wrong choice to live there
Please, please tell me that this town will not cow to the rantings of a crotchety attorney about his "quality of life" when he expects AA members and others to sacrifice their quality of life. If he wanted a quiete…
DOG BITE: Owner ignored laws, signs
This is to the people who chose to blame my granddaughter for the dog attack.
CATHOLICS: Where is the justice?
In a recent interview with Inland NW News in Spokane, Blase Cupich, new Catholic Diocese Bishop, laid out his plan to "help renew the Catholic Church in Spokane."
TAXES: Bad news gonna get worse
Good news from the government for all you home owners who are upside down on your mortgage, lost your job, are struggling to pay your bills or any combination of the preceding. There are going to be some taxes to p…
CHANGE: Hope that it's coming
I think we still need some hope and change here in America. Obama's hope and change didn't work and here is why.
GEE WHIZ: Yep, boys will be boys
My daughter explained to her 4-year-old son Owen that unlike the Kroc Center pool, it probably was OK to pee in Lake Coeur d'Alene, especially since there were no public toilets close enough for emergency use.
POLITICIANS: Now it's voters' turn
People it is time to take our country back from the politicians. Politicians think they can do whatever they want to do without listening to the majority of what the people want, like health care and their out of c…
CENTRAL BARK: Big thanks for great job
Just wanted to acknowledge the hard work of all those involved with the opening of the new "off leash" dog park off Atlas in Coeur d'Alene. Several years ago I found myself admiring with envy a local dog park close…
TRAGEDY: Press ignored one victim
What a pathetic display of journalism it was to publish the article about the recent Coeur d'Alene High graduates who tragically lost their lives this weekend. While I do not dispute your facts concerning the life …
WALMART: Don't forget the locals
As Walmart opens in Hayden, please take a moment to remember.
RUBY RIDGE: Let us not repeat it
I am pleased that the Hagadone papers carried the recent story about the tragedy of the FBI killings at Ruby Ridge. It deserves to be told fairly everywhere. This is current drama, not old history. A repeat can be …