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 …
MATTARE: Congrats on victory
Bruce Mattare, the citizens of Kootenai County
PATRICK: Rival then, friend now
I viewed Mike Patrick as a rival in fall 2001 when he began managing the Coeur d’Alene Press.
PARTIES: Go with these three
Here’s an idea whose time has come.
IDAHOAN: Believer in rights
I am infuriated by the assumption that because I endorse and believe in rights
ELECTION: County knows best
I note that the press seems to have very little understanding of what it means to be a Constitutional American.
GRANTS: Questioning awards
Our local American Legion chapter applied to the Idaho Community Foundation’s Project Neighborly grant program
FREEDOM: Get your vote?
I hope we all voted for “Freedom.”
ABORTION: Not about politics
Do you really want to ban a SAFE abortion? Remember back alleys, coat
MACKAY: Makes Sundays memorable
I am a longtime subscriber to the daily print copy of the Coeur d’Alene Press newspaper.
ABORTION: Letter said it all
Re: Mary Snedden LTE of May 18, a shout out and thank you to you, Ms. Snedden, for writing the best letter I have ever read on the issue of abortion.
ELECTION: Opportunity lost
History is our greatest teacher and reveals patterns and truths about where we have come from and where we are headed.
ELECTION: Regrets over ‘circus’
I’m a Council Member at a Church in Rathdrum that hosts a polling place, though I do not speak for that Church here.
MENTAL HEALTH: Step up, Idaho
At age 22, I was heavily addicted to opiates, homeless, unable to hold a job long term, disowned by my family and unable to take care of my daughter.
E-BIKES: Godspeed and good speed
To my fellow e-bike owners, let’s all adhere to the 15 mph rule on our city’s bike and walking trails.
INVOCATION: Keep Christianity strong
I read the article about removing the invocation from City Council meetings.