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 …
WOLVES: Info on whereabouts vital
In regards to the article “Wolves kill hunting hound,” the article referenced a spokesman from Fish and Game who mentions that “there are a number of drainages in the Panhandle where wolves roam” and “anyone taking…
CLIMATE: Proof of global warming
On May 13 a new climate and energy bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate. Wherever you stand on global warming, you might want to consider that each of the following has stated publicly in writing that either 1) c…
INJURED: Skateboarder targeted by motorist
Last Wednesday, May 12, my 16-year old son was on the front page of the paper, in a picture with Idaho’s First Lady. By 4 p.m. he was in KMC ER because somebody tried to hit him with a car. It was witnessed as a de…
HOYT: Much more to the man
Missing Man Found Dead. Grant Hoyt was a good man. Sure he had his misgivings, but don’t we all? The Grant I know was a good man who had hope to overcome his challenges, was loved by his family and friends.
SCAM: Children and the elderly
Just say no! No, I am NOT talking about drugs. I am speaking to the elderly.
SAVED: Potential disaster averted
Last Monday evening I sat down to supper and got a piece of meat stuck in my lower throat. I could not get it dislodged so my wife took me to the Spirit Lake Fire Department. We did not want to dial 911 and tie up …
ELECTION: City system is tested
Coeur d’Alene is about to take on a task that all veterans fought to make real. It’s your vote. The one item that has kept us free.
CHILD: Celebrating life with laughter
Sharla Wilson wanted the service for her daughter to be a celebration of Julie’s life. In true Rider family fashion they gave and shared with the rest of us the joy and happiness little Julie brought to their lives…
MEXICO: Time to give a little
Mr. Calderon, president of Mexico, was invited by someone(?) to speak before our Congress. Why? Because, as he has stated, President Obama intends to give amnesty to illegal aliens.
OBAMA: Arizona criticism offensive
I submitted this letter to President Obama on the White House website Thursday:
RAPE: Sentencing is far too lenient
I have just read an article in the Press and I have to ask, “Am I missing something here?”
IB: Listen to business leaders
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) is a business organization composed of chairmen, presidents, and senior executives of major American corporations. Their report on US educational needs for the twenty-fi…
JAIL: Problem is long wait times
“Guilty until proven innocent.” That’s why the jail is full but needn’t be. There was an article on Friday, May 14, 2010 on the opinion page headlined, “Jail: There’s more to the story,” and believe me, there is.
AVISTA: Right in seeking payment
So a person can take items or services from a business and as long as they have a firearm and threaten the person trying to do their job, it’s only “perceived” as a threat? Really? Sounds like the police are facili…
AVISTA: Priorities in wrong places
Avista executives pay raises — do they translate into rate increases for the rest of us for natural gas and electricty?