Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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 …
GINORIO: Not every modern thing is wrong
GINORIO: Not every modern thing is wrong
DISCRIMINATION: Letters policy troubling
The Coeur d’Alene Press’s new policy on Letters to the Editor troubles me. Our First Amendment enshrines both freedom of the press and freedom of speech. One is supposed to reinforce the other. Now, free expression…
PRIDE MONTH: Because ‘we exist’
As someone with deep roots in North Idaho, I’m well aware of the local antipathy toward sexual minorities. But I’m also aware, firsthand, that that is exactly why Pride is needed, despite people like George Silva a…
TRUTH vs. OPINIONS: Check the facts
Are we now a society of truth and integrity or one of opinions without any facts. The statement by a Kellogg High School student that there is only male and female sex in the human race taught in any biology class …
NIC: Attorney issue still stands
In the majority, North Idaho citizens are backing the survival and phoenix rising of North Idaho College with Dr. Swayne in charge of operations and academics. The next month will be a vigil for supporters, current…
VETERANS MONTH: On the books, but not promoted
I stand corrected, almost. Being a Vietnam veteran 68-69, I never knew the month of May was dedicated to veterans. In fact many of my peers did not know this. So after the comments, I looked it up.
SILVA: Agreement with letter
I’m writing to express my total and complete support for the recent LTE from George Silva entitled “PRIDE: A month too much.”
SILVA: Military have their month, too
In response to George Silva’s LTE, in which he voices his frustration over June being Pride Month. He asks why we don’t have Military Appreciation Month? George, the entire month of May is actually Military Appreci…
REGAN: Goes too far
Regarding your article, “Too Far” of June 16, it’s ironic that you — Brent Regan — should raise the issues of immature behavior, moral codes, laws and taboos.
CAR d’LANE: Event was disorganized
I normally do not write letters to the editor but I would like to comment on the Car d’Lane car show this past weekend. I was a participant in the show and have been in the past. This past show was so disorganized.…
FIREWORKS: Keep veterans and pets in mind
As always, thanks, to you for publishing my letters. My letters to you will always most likely be in support of veteran issues, because most likely I will be writing to you as the American Legion Commander of Coeur…
GIBSON: Will smash record
I truly enjoyed your article about Lee Gibson and his bike, ‘Mad Max.’ I have known Lee all of my life, and I can tell you, he is the real deal. International Badass if you look up his military history, and motorcy…
KOCH: Disagreement about Dems
In response to Evan Koch article re: “Democrats Deliver” on June 21. I initially chuckled but then immediately realized that it’s no laughing matter, Mr. Koch informed us of all the great things the Democrats have …
EDITORIAL: Important words for letter writers
Letters Policy has been updated.
VERNE BLALACK: Passing of another hero
This year, a hero, Ed Pommerening, responsible for heroic efforts which improved the environment of our valley, passed away. Now, another man passes who I think is equally heroic, as he improved the living standard…