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THANKS: To those who gave their time
Please give a great shout out to women like Judy Meyer, Sue Thilo, Evalyn Adams and Katie Blank for their time in making thing so much better in Kootenai County.
FIREWORKS: They are starting earlier every year
I have noticed a few letters to the editor recently from people upset with the growing problem of illegal fireworks.
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: There is no justification
Jim Jones’ opinion piece from July 24 illustrates how illegal immigration has helped to corrupt American society. Here is a former Chief Justice of the Idaho Supreme Court justifying the violation of our nation’s i…
PUBLIC MONEY: Is this the best way to use it?
On July 23, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office posted a media release titled “Sheriff Norris Offers $10,000 Reward in Frivolous Lawsuit.” The post was made via KCSO resources and by a KCSO employee (Lt. Zachary S…
IDAHO DEMS: They’ve moved too far left
In the July 24 edition, the Coeur d’Alene Press reported that the Idaho Democrats were endorsing Kamala Harris for president.
ELECTIONS: Don’t fix what isn’t broken
“The first to plead his case seems right, until another comes and examines him.” When you first hear ‘open primary,’ it sounds fair. However, Proposition 1 isn’t just about changing to an open primary, it will also…
FIREWORKS: Enough is enough
Rat tat tat tat … BOOM!
ELECTORAL COLLEGE: It gives Idaho a voice
Some are advocating for the elimination of the Electoral College and want to adopt the popular vote when determining the winner of a presidential election. At first, the popular vote, where the candidate with the m…
WORRIES: ‘Worlds in Collision’
Ancient-languages scholar Immanuel Velikovsky (1895-1979), wrote, “Worlds in Collision” (1950). It was a Best Seller.
HATE SPEECH: Ordinance is a virtue signal
Is the city on the verge of charging Joe Biden for his hate crimes? He hates Trump. At least that’s his rhetoric. Fascist, racist, dictator and nazi are just some of the hate words spewed by the left political worl…
HARRIS: High time for a woman president
I’ve been thinking that it’s high time for a woman president in our country. Hillary Clinton came close to it in 2020, getting more popular votes than Trump, and now Kamala Harris is very capable of fulfilling that…
FAIRGROUNDS: Time for them to move
I’d say no, their use is obsolete for the site. Give them a 10-year renewal which should be sufficient to secure a more suitable, less valuable site.
TRUMP: Bad outcomes if elected
If Trump gets elected, lock up your kids, bolt your doors, arm yourself.
PRESIDENTS: Characteristics of the best
The United States has had 46 presidents since George Washington took office in 1789. With presidential elections coming up soon, it is wise to go back in time and document the positive characteristics of the best p…
DUCKS: Let people own them
More people are trying to be environmentally conscious and self-sustaining. That’s why some people have chickens. I have no problem with people having chickens; ducks are a better alternative.