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 …
SHOTS: Not for everyone
Let’s not forget that those who came down with COVID and recovered have acquired natural immunity.
COVID: Distinguish the deaths
Regarding the article in Thursday’s front-page story on COVID, there are two specific issues which I rarely hear or read about regarding COVID deaths: first and foremost is did those who died have underlying condit…
SWINGROVER: Steward to Cd’A students
Mental health has been on the back burner for our school age children during this entire pandemic.
MASKS: You’ve got it backward
Wendy Smith, in her Oct. 3 letter, mentions reasons for wearing a mask, not against masking.
MASKS: Armed and safe
Guns and masks are tools.
ABORTION: A surefire solution
To prevent abortion, all men and women need to understand that the only reason to have sex is for procreation.
MOB: A little deja vu
In his letter to the editor (Tuesday, Sept. 29), Bob Whitehead of Post Falls took exception to the Coeur d’Alene Press reporting of the “MOB SCENE” prior to a meeting of the Coeur d’Alene School Board on Sept.
BULLIES: No quarter here
I am very concerned that some of the residents of our community at the optional forms of government study commission public hearing were so mean and some behaved like bullies.
ALFIERI: For all Cd’A residents
Kathy and I are supporting Joe Alfieri for mayor of the city of Coeur d’Alene on Nov. 2.
MANDATES: Fish nets closing in
Lockdowns; Mask Mandates; Vaccination Requirements.
PRAIRIE: The tragedy analogy
We are living the parable, “The Tragedy Of The Commons.”
COMPLACENCY: Here’s what it gets
I want the community to know a few things about the Sept. 22 NIC Board of Trustees meeting that have not been covered.
PRO-LIFE: A hypocritical twist
“Pro-Life.” We see these words on bumper stickers, hear these words at marches, and read the words in letters to you from folks who want to control a woman’s right to choose.
MY TURN: Support for Cook
I applaud you Linda Cook! You will no doubt have to endure a LOT of criticism for your “My Turn” column.
WAGNER: Trust the firefighters
We have known Paul Wagner for 35 years. He is a good friend, a neighbor and the godfather of our youngest son.