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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 …
CAUCUS: Original source is key
I was a caucus captain at the recent Idaho Republican Presidential Primary Caucus, and I personally witnessed a good example of why you should do your own research — beginning with the original source. There was so…
‘ILLEGALS’: Media covering up facts
Watching the news on FOX 28, Morgan Ashley did a clip of the state trooper who was killed by an illegal while he was parked on the side of the road. The illegal just plowed into the trooper’s patrol car, killing hi…
SOTU: May you rest in peace
I was about to start this letter with “back in the good old days” but then I realized it likely would not make it past your first screener. So I will start it with my view that it would be a very good idea for the …
LEGISLATORS: Shooting at the wrong targets
The excellent column by Evan Koch gave this old Republican cause to feel a boat load of shame about what’s going on in Boise orchestrated by radical Republicans in the Legislature.
RIGHTS: Don’t be fooled again
The constitution that says “Political power in Idaho is inherent in the people.” This statement is intentional, keeping the state house responsible to Idaho citizens.
DEFENSE: Why we have 2nd Amendment
Whether local, state or federal, law enforcement has no mandate to protect a U.S. citizen. They all have a mandate to ENFORCE THE LAW. Our founding fathers understood this when adding the Second Amendment to the Co…
DIVISION: The more things change…
Talking Heads say our nation is divided… Twelve score and eight years ago our fathers (divided Federalist/Democrat-Republican) brought forth a new nation (once divided Loyalist/Patriot)… conceived in Liberty and de…
CAUCUS: Some pros but more cons
Now that Idaho’s latest caucus is behind us (March 2), it is interesting to read the different takes on this recent change in what our present leaders of the Republican Party are doing. Was it a success?
VOTER GUIDE: Deserves local legislative support
We need a voter guide. The Idaho Senate recently approved Senate Bill 1273 and it’s now in the House. This bill, proposed by Secretary of State McGrane, would simply add candidate information to the voter pamphlet …
TREES: Re-leaf city parks, walkways first
I noticed the article on March 7 regarding “City plants future with trees.” This appears to be an effort to increase trees through the Re-Leaf CDA Program.
VOTING: Important info for May 21 primary
If you have quit driving and gone to assisted living, and your driver’s license has expired, you need to check on your voter registration to make sure you can vote in the Idaho Primary Election, May 21.
CAUCUS: Strategy to limit voting is working
I have voted Republican since 1968. I believe in individual freedom and personal responsibility for one’s actions. In a democracy, freedoms are maintained and exercised at the ballot box. Many Republicans have decr…
EMBRYOS: A reply to the physician
What an odd, preposterous scenario that Dr. Stormogipson has presented us with. As a medical doctor, he should know that every embryo has a unique set of DNA never to be replicated.
TRUMP: Not qualified to serve as president
John Gartner is a widely published psychotherapist specializing in borderline personality disorders. He graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University.
NEW LAW: Know about protections
I would like employers to know about the Pregnant Fairness Act that just came into federal law last June. This act protects pregnant workers who need accommodations regarding weight restrictions, breaks, etc.