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 …
HOSPITAL: Gratitude only grows
My family and I moved from Bonners Ferry to Coeur d’Alene in 1985 and have watched Kootenai Health (KH) grow from a midsized local hospital to a well-established, five-star facility that meets or exceeds the capabi…
COVID: Melting pot lessons
I’m visiting my daughter Nicole at Fayetteville, N.C., birthplace of the honorable Joe Culbreth and truly an American melting pot.
JUSTICE: Important reminder
To Kathleen Hodge: Re: your letter to the editor dated Sept. 15 titled “RAPE: Cycle must be broken,” apparently you don’t believe in the American justice tenet that people are innocent until PROVEN guilty.
PRESS: Another service perspective
Regarding Edward Stafford’s Sept. 19 letter to the editor in which he complains about the lack of service in the delivery of the Coeur d’Alene Press.
VETTING: The sad truth
Apparently, Brent Regan’s KCRCC have been lying concerning their vetting process for candidates in the upcoming local (nonpartisan?) elections.
BEEF: Ranchers and resources
Cattle ranchers, like us, are dedicated to caring for our animals and the land every day of the year.
NYC: Definitely not Cd’A
Here I am in New York City, getting ready to go see our beautiful Statue of Liberty.
ENERGY: Smarter is better
As a lifelong Idahoan, I’m thankful to Gov. Brad Little for issuing an official proclamation recognizing Sept. 20-24 as National Clean Energy Week in Idaho.
VAX, MASKS: Political strategy suggestion
I’ve read with interest the differing thoughts and justifications regarding people’s different viewpoints regarding the vax or no vax, mask or no mask controversy.
VAX: Follow Ireland’s lead
It seems that vaccinations have become a political issue, which is so ignorant!
GINORIO: Words of praise
In response to Ralph Ginorio’s “The Hottest Place In Hell” I have only four words to say…
CARLSBAD: Respect in N. Idaho
In response to a letter from Gerald Johannsen, Carlsbad, Calif.
CARE(LESS): The unvaccinated path
Do you all understand what rationing care means?
MATTARE: Yes, and more like him
I was refreshed to see the Coeur d’Alene Press headline of Sept. 4 that Bruce Mattare has announced a campaign for County Commissioner.
GINORIO: Moral courage misunderstood
Quoting the Sept. 17 opinion of Ralph Ginorio…