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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 …

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
ROE V. WADE: Make it fair; expand child support

I read with sadness the news about the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
MEDICAL DEBT: Congress benefits at taxpayer expense

Devin Weeks has written an excellent summation of the medical debt situation facing millions of Americans.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
ROE V. WADE: More than matter

For the woke jokesters and abortion devotees, a few observations.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
ROE V. WADE: More energy needed on education, gun violence

The repeal of Roe v. Wade took years of passion and determination to be successful.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
STUDENT LOANS: Don’t forgive

Student loans, both private and government loans should not be forgiven.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Support those who walk their talk

Brain surgeon, firefighter and CPA, they all have something in common, especially if it applies to you.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
RIGHTS: Fight fear with facts

The sky is falling! The sky is falling!

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
JAN. 6 HEARINGS: Commission is a hoax

Barbara Ostipwko letter “Jan. 6 Commission no Hoax” of June 24.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
WALLET: Still good people out there

Thank you to the person who found my wallet in the parking lot at Yoke’s Market in Post Falls on June 18.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
JAN. 6 HEARINGS: Political theater

Members of the Jan. 6 committee, consisting of seven Democrats and two Republicans, all cherry-picked by Nancy Pelosi, including the two Republican representatives, who are longtime “No Trumpers.”

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
FAREWELL: To our ‘more perfect Union’

Welcome to the new Theocratic States of America, where separation of church and state is dead, where women’s rights are stripped away, everyone can carry military grade weaponry without restriction, taxpayers are f…

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
REPUBLIC: U.S. is constitutional and democratic

In his letter to the editor, June 24, Jim Hollingsworth confuses the names of existing political parties with forms of government.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
AMERICAN INNOVATION AND CHOICE ONLINE ACT: Will hurt families

I am writing to express concern regarding legislation that is gaining traction in Congress.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
DEMOCRACY: America is not one

All Democrats and many Republicans believe that America is a democracy.

Updated 4 years, 3 months ago
TINY HOUSES: Could be a solution

My stepdaughter planned on putting a tiny house in her yard (she has plenty of room) for us when we get old.