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 …
PHELPS: Event was outstanding
“I wanted to do something no one else has ever done — no matter how hard it would be.” That’s how Michael Phelps started his intimate talk at the May 21 evening event, “Swimming Against Stigma” at the Kroc. He was …
REGAN: Response to ‘Counterfeit Candy’
It’s ironic that Brent Regan’s most recent column discusses propaganda and points a finger at others. But I have some advice in response to KCRCC’s business plan…
TRANSGENDER CHANGES: Diminishing in Europe
Dr. Riittakertta Kaltiala, a Finnish Psychiatrist and leading gender expert, explained that transgender changes are diminishing in Scandinavia and European countries. The most valid study, one of the few longitudin…
KCRCC: False advertising
In Regan’s “Too Clever by Halfwit” screed of May 26, he claims the “leftists” have been lying about all things “Conservative.” I contend that Regan’s Birchers are not conservatives. They simply hate democracy. Rega…
CATS: Trapping is toxic
I have a question for all of my fellow outdoor cat owners and citizens alike. Is it fair for someone to relocate a domesticated cat by trapping?
BOOK REMOVALS: Press should publish list
It appears we could have a new task for reporters at The Press. With the change in library trustees, the public needs to keep informed about books that these people choose to move or remove from circulation. We wil…
POWER OF THE PULPIT: Don’t blame churches
It is unfortunate that we have to blame someone else when we don’t get what we want, but that’s what appears to be happening here. The recent library trustees election revealed the will of the people — the new trus…
DAYTON: Letter got it right
Normally when I see a LTE from Ron Dayton I cringe. Rarely do I agree with him. However, his LTE of May 26 thanking all the vets for their service was outstanding.
BANDUCCI: Should ‘practice what he preaches’
Violence in the workplace is an unacceptable thing in a civilized society. That point was made abundantly clear when NIC Trustee Todd Banducci was assaulted in his office earlier this month. The quick condemnation …
REGAN: Promoting hoaxes
In his Friday column, KCRCC Chair, Brent Regan performed his same old tired song and dance claiming people are easily manipulated by lies and propaganda, then repeating a litany of fake news he wants you to believe…
GREAT REUNION: ‘Possible through The Son’
Recently, I was honored to officiate the memorial of an infant child, which weighed under two pounds at birth. At the front of the facility, the family had stationed several tables covered with the evidence of the …
D BALLOTS: Call to Cd’A voters who received them
In casual conversation after the May 16 elections, it was discussed that people received a “D” ballot, which allowed them to vote on the library board positions, even though Coeur d’Alene was not allowed to vote on…
MEMORIAL DAY: They gave their lives for our freedom
As we are about to celebrate Memorial Day, for those who have never served in the military and have no clue what it took in World War I and World War II to secure our freedom.
SCHOOL LEVIES: ‘Just give them the money’
Why have school levies? If it fails, then they have another one and it passes. Just give them the money instead of wasting our time and money.
LIBRARY BOARD ELECTION: Don’t believe all you read
There they go again. The “we reject hate” saints at the Coeur d’Alene Press couldn’t resist one last punch at those meanie Christians after losing two seats of power.