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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 …
HEALTHCARE: Facts fall ill in debate
Mr. Kettle, next time you feel the urge to blast “liberals and the Health Care Bill”, I suggest you get your facts straight first and take the advice from the Editorial of that same day (Wed, Mar 24) to “research r…
TEA PARTY: Freedom fighters, not racists
The left is demonizing the Tea Partiers as racists to deflect the real purpose of this grass roots, working, middle class movement. It’s quite simple. Read their signs. They are not against Obama because he’s black…
CUTTING: Family time important
Bill Rutherford’s column on teen “cutting” was very interesting and informative.
ANSWER BOOK: Ad not a good neighbor
I received my anticipated Answer Book in The Press Tuesday morning. This great resource guide to our community is always a welcome treat! However, I am dismayed with church advertisement. There is no listing in th…
CATHOLICS: Time for outrage is here
Yes indeed, where is the outrage? The latest revelations about the Catholic Church’s abuse and rape of children across Europe sicken the mind and heart of any parent. If this were any other church/denomination, the…
RIGHTS: Aryans say support strong
On March 28 three individuals and myself protested Rachel Dolezal’s speech on “ Human rights education for the youth.” Sorry Rachel, but a great portion of the community does not stand by you on the human rights ag…
MY TURN: Errors small, facts large
This is relative to three recent letters commenting on Mr. Hamelrath’s My Turn article. Joe Belinc and Joan Strieter praised it (as I do). Then there was Mr. Bourget’s put-down. He selects (cherry picks?) two items…
DEMOCRACY: It's in voters' hands
Julie Harney asked what is a Democracy? The lines are so blurred in America today who can really say? We were actually given a Republican form of government by our founding fathers. We were also given a Constitutio…
SILENCE: Is golden with military intel
“Loose lips sink ships” a catch phrase of the ‘40s used to avoid public announcements about ship movements because German submarines were actively sinking ships off our coastline carrying “lease lend” material to o…
GOP: Shadows of Nazi Party
I feel sorrow.
ABORTION: Not a laughing matter
How you could waste space in publishing Mr. Larsen’s letter “Celebrate Conception Day, kids” in My Turn on March 26, is beyond me. Obviously, Mr. Larsen’s mental maturity is lacking as is his ability to think logic…
USA: Time to split into two countries
EVOLUTION: There is religion in science
In response to Mr. John Weldon’s “My Turn” on March 27, it is an interesting statement that there is no religion in science. That certainly does not apply to origin of the Earth and universe. This cannot be observe…
HEALTH BILL: Doc says it's overdue
As a physician, with more than 30 years of practicing primary care (Internal Medicine) in North Idaho, I am frequently asked about my opinion regarding health care reform or so called “Obama Care.” My answer is qui…
Ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to U.S. history
By GEORGE NETHERCUTT JR.