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 …
ELDERS: Beware abuse from banks
Regarding the elder abuse story (Press, Jun3 10), my 83-year-old father was a victim of elder abuse and financial exploitation from a friend and a relative. But what surprised me most was how much a part his bank i…
PAVING: Lack of eviction stinks
Regarding Coeur d’Alene Paving’s permit for the asphalt cooker: Bunk!
ACADEMIES: Add Hattenburg to list
I loved your story on Brent Burnside in the June 9 Press. I just want to set the record straight.
CD 1: Time for GOP to unite
This year's primary election for the First Congressional District was an especially hard fought contest. Supporters of the two major candidates, Rep. Raul Labrador and Vaughn Ward, poured their heart, soul and mone…
STALIN: Doesn't belong in monument
I was dismayed and disgusted to see the picture of a bust of Joseph Stalin, which apparently is being displayed at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedord, VA., in the June 6 issue of the CDA Press. As far as I can d…
TIMBERLAKE: Fire chief wrong casualty
Timberlake Fire Patrons: To those of you who have no firefighting experience let me explain a few of the things that have transpired in the past few weeks in our community.
CELLS: Washington getting it right
Congratulations to Washington in making it a primary offense for driving while using a cell phone. I hope Idaho will follow suit and do the same.
SCHOOL LUNCH: Bad experience lamented
I am writing this letter to express my total astonishment with the way one of the lunch ladies at Timberlake Junior High treated my son.
FLAGS: Who gets a pass, and why
Concerning "Old Glory." I was impressed with Ms. Sorenson's advice and knowledge of how our flag is to be presented and displayed. I agree with everything she said. But there are some exceptions.
FLAGS: Find out where they're made
I will give anyone $100 if they can prove that the 250,000 small American flags placed on the graves at the Arlington National Cemetery were not made in communist China by slave labor. They could have been made by …
CHANCE: He's one lucky dog
Tate Mitchell is a hero in my eyes for rescuing the yellow lab that was dumped out on the street as he was riding his bicycle. I am appalled at the person who did that to their beautiful dog. He or she is actually …
TIMBERLAKE: Board should be replaced
To the three Timberlake Board of Commissioners, (Rudebaugh, Fish, and Quillin) that voted to terminate Chief Krill of Timberlake Fire, I am very troubled with your complete lack of direction. You are a disgrace.
SPILL: Blame it on Obama
The Deepwater Horizon oil disaster sets squarely on the shoulders of the Obama administration. Though the site was leased to BP during the end of the Bush administration the approval of the drilling plan and all o…
CHANCE: The dog is the abandoner
Thank you Tate Mitchell for taking action and adopting the yellow lab you named Chance (CdA Press Thursday, June 10). It is encouraging to know that good people like you still exist in an increasingly sick society.
CHECKOUT: Parents' rights must prevail
I went to Coeur d'Alene High School to check my son out of class early Wednesday, the reason does not matter. I was told by Mike Nelson, vice principal, that I cannot check my son out early. "They" are not permitti…