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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 …
FILLIOS: Business experience is key
We live in an undeniable beautiful place and I consider it a privelege to live her. No matter how beautiful we find Kootenai County, however, we must clearly define the future state of our County. That requires a …
IB: Condemn the name-calling
After reading Robyn A. Hitchcock’s tirade on the District 271 School Board meeting, I was amazed at her name calling and obvious out of control rants! Robyn Hitchcock M.D., I can understand your misguided understan…
ARYANS: Hatred proudly displayed
I did read Shaun P. Winkler’s letter regarding the massive crowd supporting him and his three followers. The four were protesting Rachel Dolezal’s speech on “HUMAN RIGHTS education for the youth.”
BIGOTRY: A smear on great community
Joan Harman’s Special to the Press, “Bigotry toward Jews” (4/3/2010, C3-1) saddened me. Those with any consideration for building a better community and a bright future for our children must be sensitive to how Nor…
OBAMACARE: Doc understands situation
Bravo Dr. Newcombe! You are one of the brave. When you are called a socialist for wanting affordable health care for everyone, don’t lose faith.
GREEN: Will serve, listen
I have known Dan Green well for the past 15 years.
WILL: In hands of strangers
Idaho’s dear governor wants to put our Living Will decisions, end of life decisions or near end of life decisions into the “trusting hands” of complete strangers with SB 1353.
OBAMACARE: Doc misses the point
To the doctor from Sandpoint who advocates Obama Care: I read in a Dr. Gott column an article titled “Concierge doctoring a trend,” describing a move (however small at this time) toward basically, doctors on retain…
CHILDREN: Focus on them this week
Young children here in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, deserve the best that we can give them.
WARMING: Heed words of real experts
There’s something special about the love between grandparents and their grandkids.
DRIVERS: Lighter tales from the road
The letter to the editor about someone following a police officer, driving while working on his laptop, reminded me of a story from years ago. A Montana Highway Patrolman pulled over a very religious gentleman, wh…
MINNICK: No room for 'pork'
I heartily commend Congressman Minnick’s desire to stop “pork barrel” spending and abolishing earmarks. I am not sure his easy approach to this is going to work. I recommend he seriously consider some recommendatio…
MESSAGE: Elected officials are warned
In a few words, WE DEMAND THAT EACH OF YOU DO YOUR JOB-THE ONE WE HIRED YOU FOR! If that is unclear then YOU are the problem and WE will replace YOU.
OBAMA: Buying Democratic votes
In the grade school book “Animal Farm” the animals agreed that they were all equal. Over time, the pigs decided that they were “more equal,” so they moved into the farmhouse and lived like kings over the other anim…
CEUR: Misspelling stamped in history
Every year in July my husband and I look forward to traveling north to visit your beautiful city of Coeur d’Alene. We arrive just before my father’s birthday; he’ll be 83 this summer. We enjoy the sights and sounds…