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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
PYP: Exercise freedom of choice
One of the greatest freedoms we have as Americans is our freedom of choice. We are fortunate to be able to live in a country where we can make independent choices whether it is where we live, the kind of car we dri…
SHOOTING: Whole story not revealed
Chad Moore worked for me for about 15 years. He was always a kind and very caring person. In 15 years he never showed any type of violence. He was always very courteous to everyone he came across. But for the last …
STORY: Bark way worse than bite
Give me a break! Is the Post Flls Police Department shooting another dog front page headline news? Where am I? How about something about Aunt Bee’s cookout last week? Real headlines.
ELECTION: Where this vote's going
I’m sure we have all seen a game that was won because of a bad call by a referee. But how many of us have witnessed the winning team protest that they should have lost because of that bad call and that the other t…
FACTS: Learn how to research
In his letter of 9 April 2010, Steve Adams asserts that President Obama “has started yet another program to help those who traditionally vote for Democrat candidates.” After identifying teachers EMTs, firefighters …
GEM: Represents CdA, its people
We can’t imagine how wonderful this place is to live, as we are in awe of Coeur d’Alene and its residents. As Cliff Harris says, “We live in Camelot.”
RASMUSSEN: He's right for the job
Duane Rasmussen is an experienced negotiator who as an attorney defended or prosecuted many members of our society. Not vindictively bit in a logical and methodical manner that maintains legality and respect for ou…
OBAMACARE: Looks like socialism to me
Dear Dr. Newcombe: These definitions are taken from a 1971 Webster’s Dictionary, as follows:
BUILDING: Rip-off to the taxpayers
The new 17,000 sq. ft. building is set to break ground this month for $4,000,000 of your tax dollars (including land), in Post Falls.
HEALTH: Let docs work for free
This letter is in response to Dr. Ray Newcombe’s letter in which he states the health bill “is long overdue”. He does have a great idea when he says “insurance companies should all be nonprofit”. Wouldn’t health …
ELECTION: Rotten through the core
Lisa and I have filed a motion asking the District Court to allow us to be become personally involved in the Coeur d’Alene election contest. We applaud Jim and Christine Brannon’s courage and character in standing …
STATE: Building on backs of poor
When Idaho’s legislature cuts programs serving the poor, children and education we might at first glance see this as taking some moral ground to save the state budget. But when they take those funds saved by stripp…
VISITORS: Positively great experiences
We came to your lovely city to look at pontoon boats. And we would just like to tell you that our visit to your area was one of the most pleasant experiences we have had in a long time.
HAMMOND: Knows what he's saying
In response to Ms. Sorensen in Friday’s letter to the editor about Jim Hammond on not knowing what teachers go through. I personally know Sen. Hammond and know for a fact that he was a teacher and educator in the P…
WOLVES: Separate facts from myths
Myth: Wolves decimating elk herds. Fact: IDFG data. Idaho’s elk numbers up or steady, all but two of 29 zones. Overall elk numbers increased in wolf states (Idaho,Wyoming, Montana). Wolves pushed elk off valley flo…