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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 …
THEFT: Garage sale swindlers
Back on Saturday, July 3, my girlfriend was running our garage sale on Finucane Drive in Hayden and two older heavyset, gray-haired women stole some of our things. First they were very nice, asking questions about …
PAPPAS: Blather and distortions
Here he goes again - nine rambling paragraphs of liberal distortions and fantasies from Jimmy Pappas.
Let's get started cleaning up the river
Several readers have asked us to post this. It's a guest column - an opinion piece - that was published on today's op-ed page in the Coeur d'Alene Press and the Post Falls Press. - Mike Patrick, editor
What do you think of people who think President Obama is Muslim and/or not a legal U.S. resident?
GOP: Fear isn't ideal motivator
The Republican propaganda machine is in high gear. Hate, fear, division and grass roots racism are being spread in synchronized, unified harmony instigated with the help of Fox News and their bought and paid for af…
FLAG: Better option than upside down
On the flag flying upside down article in Thursday's paper, I disagree with the gentleman flying the distress signal with the flag. I am also a veteran and I opted to buy the "Don't Tread On Me" flag, and will cont…
ISLAM: Look deeper for truth
Muslim scholars teach that Muslims can lie to non-Muslims for purposes of war, safety and ADVANCING ISLAM. Since lying is embraced as an actual part of their doctrine, they put themselves into an interesting dilemm…
TAXES: Wealthiest should pay fairly
The Bush tax cuts for the wealthy must expire. Those tax gifts do cause deficits because they are not paid for. They bring in only 15 percent of the GDP, which is the lowest since WWII, and that added $2.6 trillion…
HYDROPLANES: Let them rest in peace
Ahh, the roar of unlimited hydroplanes ripping across the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene, I remember is well. Having moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1963, we also were able to experience the crowd riots on Sherman Avenu…
MOSQUE: It's a community center
This is in response to several letters lately concerning that proposed community center in New York two and a half blocks from the site of the WTC in an old Burlington Coat Factory building that is privately owned.
RACISM: It does work both ways
So this past weekend at the Iowa State Fair they had a group of 30 to 40 black teens roaming around beating white men and women and putting them in the hospital. The teens were calling it "Beat Whitey Night."
FAIR: If you're going to drink
Going to the N.I. Fair? Do you like beer? As you may know, for the first time, vendors are selling beer at several locations.
FAIR: Don't worry, be happy
Why the fuss over changes at the fair before it is even tried? Give it a chance and then make a complaint if any. Last year there were seats covered with blankets, cushions, etc., etc., and no one standing or sitti…
KTEC: Big win for whole county
Congratulations Kootenai County! The addition of KTEC to an ever-growing list of local training and education options exhibits the North Idaho "can-do" spirit. We have or will have local access to dual credit, high…
FAIR: No beer worries here
I spent Wednesday from 9 a.m to 10 p.m at the North Idaho Fair and Rodeo. As one of four superintendents in the Draft Horse barn I was out and about on the grounds and visiting with the fair patrons as they came th…