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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 …
PROGRESSIVE: It's a four-letter word
Nothing personal Tom Hearn, but you are incorrect in your assessment of what a Progressive is in today’s political climate.
SIMPSON: Complain about his decisions
For those who are concerned about the Judge Simpson case and his retaining jurisdiction, write to the attorney general. Second, go to the state lawyers association, then also search the other options.
POWER: Give it back to states
It’s about time for the states to stand up for their rights and the protection of their citizens. Three cheers for the State of Virginia ! It’s time to rein in the power of the national government.
DEMS: Debunking four assumptions
In response to your “Four S’es for Democrats” printed in the Sunday edition, unlike you, Mr. Higens, I generally read the letters to the editor. Like you, however, I also realized why waste my time and effort in f…
HEALTH CARE: Let it take flight
The health care bill is a Rube Goldberg plane that may only go a few yards and crash and burn. Kind of like that baling wire and bicycle parts thing they put together at Kitty Hawk.
IB: What the heck was that?
I really tried to understand the My Turn column Friday, March 12th (IB’s hidden Agenda is anti-
HEALTH CARE: Just the facts, ma'am
A letter titled “Doomsday” authored by Denise Graves shows that so many people refuse to understand the health care debate. What we will have is corporate welfare because 30 million more people will be getting ins…
PRESS: No place for paranoid ideas
I was disappointed when I read the “My Turn” column last week regarding the IB curriculum in our schools, particularly in light of your previous editorial to limit the debate to non-conspiracy matters. The writer c…
SMITHS: Support inspirational family
The story in last Friday’s paper about the Smiths and their determination to provide a loving home to their three, adopted, disabled children, in spite of their mother’s health challenges, wrenched my heart in a wa…
IRONMAN: Late (but great) thanks
Considering that I’m writing in regard to last year’s Ironman, I suppose I’m a little late — though I think it just took me this long to thaw out. I came out to CDA mainly because the area sounded lovely, and I had…
SCHALK: Fondly remembering a friend
I just finished reading the March 13 article on Johann Schalk and would like to add a couple thoughts about him. I met Johann through his son Steve. We hunted elk on Cemetery Ridge in the St. Joe area. I know Johan…
WOLVES: Parasites came with them
The Canadian grey wolf was foisted on the citizens of Idaho by the then director of Idaho Fish & Game. Jerry Conley wrote to Ed Bangs, the lead person from U. S. Fish & Wildlife “Idaho wants to be a part of the wol…
HISTORY: Live, learn from it
On Sunday, Feb. 7 was an article written by Maragete Fallat. I was born in late 1930’s so I have heard this story, or ones like it after the war when I was a kid. I believe every word of what she said. All young pe…
ABORTION: Where would you be now?
Alex Ferguson: According to scientists life begins when the cell splits for the first time, be it tree, bird, or human. There is a human heartbeat after only 22 days from conception. You still believe that after a…
PRODUCTS: Time for U.S. catalog
Many citizens desire the opportunity to find a place to seek out our American-made products in all categories. A catalog of web sites of companies providing such items, with a listing of their products, would be a …