Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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 …
GOP: Hijacked by Ron Paul's people
Marie Antoinette told her hungry subjects to “eat cake” and Idaho Republicans in convention recently advised us to buy gold and silver to solve our economic problems — in a time when many people are struggling to m…
HEALTHCARE: In Obama we trust
How refreshing to hear a voice of reason and reality about the Bush tax cuts (to the wealthiest) coming to an end. Thank you Chad. The bottom line is we cannot continue entitlements and bailouts while cutting taxes…
IDAHO: Values make it great
In response to “Idaho: Keep your state great,” I want to thank Mr. Lowery for his words of encouragement. As I have done since moving here, I plan to continue volunteering, teaching, helping others, being a good cu…
BALLOTS: Eye toward integrity
Please let me pass on some important information about Bill McCrory, the person who conducted the careful examination of the Absentee Ballot envelopes from the last Coeur d’Alene election and recently filed a court…
OUCH: Woman struck by bicyclist
While walking on the Prairie Trail on a beautiful Saturday morning I was struck from behind by a bicyclist. My forearm was scraped and I was knocked off the trail. Approximately eight to 10 riders were riding in th…
ELDERS: Angels needed to help
“You’re my angel,” Catherine exclaims. “I’m so glad you’re here. I don’t know what to do and now I have you to help me.”
LOYALTY: Virtue lost in today's world
Thoughts on LeBron James. How many million dollars does it take to make a professional athlete have loyalty? Well I guess we will never know in this "it's all about me" day and age.
WAR: Ending it will help economy
Continuing to fight unwinnable and expensive wars abroad is ignorance beyong my understanding. We can never win the “Hearts and Minds” of those who live in the Middle East. We don’t have enough personnel-wise or w…
OBAMA: Traitor in the White House
“Oh, you take the high road and I’ll take the low road, and I’ll be in Scotland a-fore ye!”
SANDERS BEACH: An ode to better days
We were taking a walk on Sanders Beach this evening and entered on the public beach at the Jewett House. We are anticipating that the gentlemen on the private property on Lakeshore Drive across from the Jewett Hou…
KTEC: Proposal earns endorsements
The City of Post Falls and the City of Rathdrum are pleased to endorse the Kootenai Technical Education Campus which will be of much benefit to our cities nd neighboring communities. Expanded programs to educate ou…
MARKET: Sharing some veggie tales
As a long time vendor at the KC Farmers’ Market, I usually do not get out of my booth much during the Market. Last weekend, I did not sell, so was able to wander and shop at the Market at 8 a.m. Over the 30 minutes…
MEDICAID: Providers all placed in peril
I appreciate The Press’s coverage of the Medicaid payment mess we are currently dealing with. I wanted to rebut some of the comments by Emily Sinmitt. It seems the Department of Health and Welfare is trying to pla…
TRIBE: Vote can't come soon enough
Tony Stewart's letter is right on the mark. The Coeur d'Alene Tribe does so much for Kootenai and Benewah Counties, yet our lame duck county officials still don't get why we, the voters, threw them out of office. A…
FIREWORKS: Two sides, 2 solutions
G’Day, Cd’A. I don’t know how many letters on one subject is allowed but I will write my letter anyway. I am from Australia but now reside in Post Falls; I have also read all the letters and editorials about your 4…