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 …
VOTERS: League story raises questions
I read the March 30 article “Women voters seek veto” with interest and concern. It quotes League of Women Voters V.P. Bonnie Douglas speaking for the League Of Women Voters in regard to the bill requiring photo I.D…
INSURANCE: Let's pay after it's needed
I think it’s so super awesome that insurance companies will be forced by the government to cover pre-existing conditions! I hope one of our great leaders will also sponsor a bill that would make that happen with al…
CYCLISTS: A few bad ones spoil road
After 20 years of avid cycling on the streets and trails of northern Idaho with plenty of races under my belt, I found myself honking my car horn in frustration at a cyclist in downtown Coeur d’Alene recently. Ever…
CHRISTIANS: Criticism is a form of bigotry
Joan Harman’s piece “My Turn” in the April 3 Press falls into the same old anti-Christian rhetoric of atheism, which is bigotry in itself. If Joan knew anything about the Followers of Christ she would know that we …
DRIVERS: A bad idea for Good Friday
How about if the drivers who pull out in front of us, use a little kindness and wait until it is clear to enter traffic?
WARD: Labrador has the experience
If I was going into a combat theatre, I would like the likes of Naval Airman, John McCain or Marine Vaughn Ward to cover my back, based upon their experience.
ARTICLE: Paints ugly picture
It really is too bad that Rick Thomas has already decided that Mr. Lux is guilty and has determined to put a bad taste in anyone’s mouth that chooses to eat at Pepe Caldo before even ordering a pizza. Why wasn’t th…
SHOOTING: Where is truth in tragedy?
In regards to the case between Chad Moore and Ryan Taylor, I am concerned about the validity of the media and journalism provided.
HOME: Payment delay hurts badly
In regard to your Medicaid article dated 3-31-10, in the Cd’A Press. WE are a C.F.H. that cares for loved ones that cannot stay in their own home for whatever reasons. We love this person and care for him as our ow…
HOLDER: Needs to earn respect
I am responding to the recent letter by Katherine Wallenhaupt regarding “FOOLISH: Politicicians no laughing matter.”
CHRISTIANS: They can love anybody
In response to Joan Harman’s letter. Jesus Christ was not produced by the Jewish people. He left the right hand of God the Father to be reborn again as a human here on earth to fulfill the prophecy of the “messiah"!
HAMMOND: Find comment insulting
As a retired teacher with 35 years of experience I was highly insulted with the comment made by Senator Hammond when he stated that teachers would take a 4 percent pay cut because of their dedication. I would like …
PRESS: Contrast on the front page
It was no coincidence that the Cd’A Press printed two articles on the front page. The first article reported that the CEO of Avista, Scott Morris, will get a raise to $3 million this year, while people are struggli…
FOOLISH: Politicians no laughing matter
April Fools is one thing. Disrespect is another. You crossed the line with the front page picture/story of President Obama signing a bill for unlimited alcohol consumption. The people in our country need to quit po…
QUESTIONS: Johnson case needs answers
After re-reading the front page puff piece you published on Adam Johnson Wednesday March 31, I was left with a number of questions: