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 …
PARKING: Agreement sets bad precedent
Several months ago, the city of Coeur d’Alene could find no way to preserve a business that had existed at the edge of the park for well over 10 years. The opinion was there could be no commercial enterprise on Cit…
TILLMAN: Here's how to honor him
Honor Pat Tillman this August by watching the documentary that exposes the government cover up surrounding his death. Call the local theaters and request they carry this film.
AID IN DYING: Not a one-sided story
I hope the Press spends as much time finding or printing opinions For AID in Dying rather than the many comments made in Wednesday news. How is it all these people from other states are commenting on Tucker’s prese…
RADICALS: Look out for the left
This letter is in response to the letter written by Cecil Kelly titled “RADICALS: Beware their impositions.” The author starts off by stating the definition of Treason, then tries to link it to the “radical right” …
AID IN DYING: Key is the conversation
In June Chris Carlson wrote a strongly worded opinion piece in the Coeur d’Alene Press. It was titled LEGALIZED MURDER, INC, IS ON THE HORIZON. The subject is physician assisted death, or aid in dying for dying pe…
SCHOOLS: Offer Constitution study
Ron Vieselmeyer’s letter of 20 June, with suggestions regarding schools of choice, definitely has has merit and should be taken under consideration. He made reference to the deceptive, misleading interpretation of …
BALLET: Important teacher left out
A very interesting article regarding Kelsey Piva and her recent invitation to train with the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow Russia. After digesting the article I was somewhat disturbed to find that her teacher M…
OBAMA: Prepare for lurking taxes
Thank you Nancy Pelosi, now that Obamacare is law, we can see some things that were purposefully withheld from the public view during the one-party Obamacare Congressional attack. For example, details of a new ta…
FIRE DISTRICTS: Look out for consolidation
Beware Citizens of Worley, Spirit lake, Timberlake and Hauser Fire Districts. There is a move underway to consolidate all the fire districts in the county into one. This would move all the assets to the most popula…
SPILL: Financials even more urgent
Do you see the apparent fervor this government displays pursuing BP? Do you wonder why the same vigor is not used in the financial fiasco? Additionally, the BP affair was at least partially accidental, whereas the …
DOGS: Leash 'em or risk losing 'em
Another summer and still no change. What was I thinking? Apparently, the children, community, yards and other pets are not in consideration when IRRESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS ALLOW their dogs to run LEASH FREE.
KELLY: Liberals lose logic debate
I’m actually still chuckling a little over Cecil Kelly III’s recent letter to the editor about “radicals.” It amazes me that people still fall for the rhetoric Progressives use to bash American conservatives and …
SHOLEH: Republic a worthy example
Sholeh, what the heck are you talking about? When I first read the piece “Democracy requires civic engagement” I simply dismissed it. What prompted me to respond was my wife bringing it up saying it made no sense.
PARADE: Tea Party extends invitations
I would appreciate the opportunity to clear up a misconception that some have regarding the Tea Party. Nationwide, the groups are truly grassroots. Having said that, now I speak only for the Tea Party Patriots of N…
NIC: Teaching Hypocrisy 101
The “For Whom the Bell Tolls” editorial on 6/30/10 was revelating. While we are on the brink of a depression, people are losing their livelihoods, their homes, their dreams. We are all trying to do our part to surv…