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 …
MY TURN: Same ol’ sentiments
I read with interest Cornell W. Clayton’s recent My Turn submission.
SCHOOLS: Kindergarten complaints
I am writing this letter to inform and bring awareness to the public about the decisions and policies of a local school district.
BALDWIN: So many questions
As an instructor in firearm safety in the Air Force back in ’63-’67, I have a few questions for the third-rate actor Baldwin.
SIGNS: Question of prosecution
I have been encouraged to press charges for the theft of my property, political yard signs.
PUBLICATION: In a word, trash
I want to shout out loud how grateful I am for my PUBLIC EDUCATION right here in Coeur d’Alene!
SPACE: Waste of resources
So what, you can spend billions of money sending people to the moon and Mars? What about our first responders here on Earth?
MADNESS: Five clear examples
Our school board is attacked by an aggressive, loud group of concerned citizens resulting in the resignation of two dedicated board members who felt it was unsafe to continue to serve on the board.
PUBLICATION: Peddling fear in print
I received in the mail over Halloween week, by the Kootenaigop.org, a publication called The People’s Pen — A Battle for Coeur d’Alene 2030 A.D.
CRISIS: Andrus, we miss you
Dear citizens of Coeur d’Alene, I write to you out of concern for the current political crisis we are under locally as it reflects what is going on in our state and nationally.
COVID: Mandate vaccination
To prevent further spread of the coronavirus, we should require everyone to get fully vaccinated (including a possible third dose) — unless exempted by a sincerely held religious belief or medical condition.
INFLATION: Thanks, government
People are pretty excited because the government is promising them more from the stimulus money.
WORK ETHIC: Made in America
I evaluate America, I observe work is being replaced by cravings for free stuff.
PRESS: Digital made easy
Thank you Press management for the ad “newspaper available online,” which clearly explains how to access the digital edition of the print newspaper.
THANKS: CAP to the rescue
My husband and I loaded up our pickup truck, with difficulty due to our age and infirmities of the moment, with refuse and recycling to take to the Ramsey Road Transfer Station.
CRONYISM: A concern at NIC
North Idaho College is an incredibly vital part of a vibrant and growing community in North Idaho.