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 …
PROTEST: Reader finds article on protest misleading
While I do not favor getting swept up in a demonstration (one might catch one’s death of cold), one ought also to be careful with what one reads.
HEADLINES: Locals couldn’t 'sound off' under Maduro
Such a story would never see the light of day in Caracas under Maduro.
CONSTITUTION: Will it survive Donald Trump?
He could care less about the US Constitution, which he and his team know very little about.
VENEZUELA: Accused of stealing elections
It is the source of the voting machines that have stolen elections in dozens of nations all over the globe, including our own.
TRANSPARENCY: Work required, do your part
I have found local government to be very transparent.
DEMOCRACY: Jan. 6 not the greatest threat
What is the whole truth? We will probably never know.
USA: Neglecting citizens in favor of hard power
The incursion into Venezuela, the terrorizing of US cities by ICE, and threats against our own allies suggest that the US, under this administration, has become the world’s bully.
IMPERIALISM: A dangerous shift in America
Fly your flag for peace, freedom and democracy, protesting imperial dominance.
DEMOCRATS: How would it be if they were in charge?
No matter how wonderful the Democrats may sound rhetorically, what they deliver is really something entirely different.
SLANTED: Reader questions bias of Associated Press
In the January 6th edition, the AP article “U.S. cuts number of vaccines recommended for children” again shows how bad reporting is from the left.
CITYLINK: Transit valuable for our community
People want to live in our beautiful area, so let’s keep it livable and support Citylink to move more people efficiently and safely.
VENEZUELA: Capture of Maduro wrongly motivated
It was not about the people of Venezuela. It was about oil.
GROCERIES: Kudos to stranger for doing good deed
Thank you for making me believe that 2026 may be brighter for all!
TRUSTEE: Lakeland grateful for retiring Bob Jones
Throughout his service, he remained a visionary leader focused on the most important aspect of any school district — student success.
CALL TO ACTION: Protect the local therapy pool
We must act now to restore affordable access and adequate pool hours for independent exercise.