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 …
LIBRARY NETWORK: Small libraries could be closed
Community Library Network district manager, Alexa Eccles, stated at a recent special trustee meeting that the smaller libraries (Harrison was mentioned) might be closed and other locations may have reduced hours in…
TRAFFIC CENTER: Real goal is control, not safety
Benjamin Franklin once said: “Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” There are those who would argue that his statement has lost its c…
SHED ROOFS: Too true
I had to laugh out loud at Gregory Torline’s letter of July 9 regarding shed roofs because I have been saying the same thing for quite some time.
FIREWORKS: Laws impossible to enforce
Regarding Barbara Roberts, et al, letter published July 7 “NEIGHBORHOOD FIREWORKS: Ordinance needed.” The ordinances you seek from the state are already on the books locally. Just Safe and Sane are allowed.
SHED ROOFS: They’re everywhere
I have been in construction my whole adult life and when I was a kid back in the ’50s the only time you saw a shed roof was of course on a shed. And the only time you saw a split shed roof where one side is higher …
PARADE: Kudos to Cd’A Chamber, Coppess
I want to thank the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber for the outstanding job they did with our local Fourth of July parade. Many thanks also goes to Linda Coppess, who was born and raised here and knows just what a l…
UKRAINE: Opinion differs from Press editorial
The Press’ editorial on the Ukraine is filled with misinformation, distortions and lies. You need to do better.
FREE WILL: ‘Nothing to do with freedom’
Interesting how free will has nothing to do with freedom these days… We watched the nation burn through money buying Chinese fireworks to celebrate independence. We blame Biden for a bad economy, Hunter for a China…
I-90 FLAG: It’s back
Many thanks to the patriot who puts the flag up on the west side of Fourth of July Pass, mile marker 24.
NEIGHBORHOOD FIREWORKS: Ordinance needed
Bombs away. Surrounded. Going on since 7:30 p.m. Oh yes, started three days ago. Car 54. Where art thou?
NEIGHBORHOOD FIREWORKS: Insanity
Read an article last week about the gentleman taking his dog away from Coeur d’Alene for the Fourth of July to go camping where it’s peaceful and quiet.
LGBTQ+: Leave kids out of it
I have questions about the statistics mentioned in previous letters: The Gallup Poll shows 2-3% of men and 2% of women are homosexual. Biomed Central shows that 3.6% of males and 3.4% of females are homosexual. Sta…
ATOMIC VETERANS: SCOTUS decision deserves attention
I’m amazed that there has not been more comment regarding SCOTUS’ denial of benefits to the atomic veterans who were tasked with the bomb clean-up in 1966.
DAYTON: Wrong about gun rights
DAYTON: Wrong about gun rights
GUN CONTROL: Dayton letter outrageous
GUN CONTROL: Dayton letter outrageous