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 …
BONNER GENERAL: Closing maternity services a national trend
It’s not a pro-life or pro-choice reality. Maternity services at Bonner are shut down. This has been the trend since 2019 across the nation.
COEUR TERRE: March Madness
Tune in for half of a basketball game being played over land under county jurisdiction.
LIBRARIES: Astonishing controversy
The current controversy surrounding the Community Library Network board is upsetting on so many levels.
HATE: Hurting our community
The current hatred of humans to other humans in Coeur d’Alene is a clear hazard to the very wellbeing of our community and the fabric of our society.
CDA PD: Kudos for handling of case
We always hear the negative, it is time for something positive.
EDUCATION and GOVERNMENT: Don’t let extreme minority destroy them
Silent Majority, mainstream Republicans and Democrats, now is the time for action, we cannot let the extreme minority continue to destroy our education system and government.
RULE BY MINORITY: Damaging way of life
I don’t see why we have to have rule by minority in Idaho. The Coeur d’Alene school safety and maintenance levy actually got a majority of votes but just under the 55% the levy required to pass.
LEVY OPPOSITION: Vote of no confidence
A lady walking her dog by my home saw my “Vote NO” signs while I was outside working. She identified herself as a teacher in the Coeur d’Alene district, and wanted to know why I was against.
REGAN: Supports fascism and totalitarianism
Brent Regan considers himself the smartest guy in the room. In reality, he’s a legend in his own mind. As a veteran, I’m appalled by his absurd assertion (Feb. 3 Dueling Realities) that equates anti-fascism with th…
LEVY FAILURES: For shame
I feel shame for my hometown that couldn’t produce enough positive citizens to support the schools of my youth; the schools which are now even more valuable to the children than in my time of yore. From my neighbor…
LEVY RESULTS: A student’s viewpoint
Earlier this year, I was honored to receive the Student Excellence in the Arts award from the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission. The majority of my acceptance speech focused on my gratitude for the community of Coeur d…
BOY SCOUTS: Need more publicity
I, Cooper Sandford am a Boy Scout of America from Troop 360B located in Hayden, I am writing to you because of the lack of Boy Scouts in this community.
GREATER IDAHO: Greater how?
Having lived in various parts of Oregon, I deeply understand the issues driving the ‘Greater Idaho’ movement and the less well-known ‘State of Jefferson’ movement.
NIC: Appropriate to ask why
Dave Walker’s response to my “ask why” letter didn’t come as a surprise.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF COURAGE: Transgender Argentinian should not have received award
Recently, the president of the United States awarded the “Woman of the Year” to a man, which defiles all moral decency and common sense.