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 …
PARTISANSHIP: A fact of life
I think we are quite naive if we believe that any elected position is not subject to partisanship.
LIBRARY: Inauspicious chapter begins
I’m ecstatic with the library election results.
HISTORY: A political lesson
As a former history teacher, I object to being referred to as “Socialist/Communist Teachers Union” in Terry Traub’s letter.
VACCINES: The best approach
Headline: Little: Idaho can overcome vaccine hesitancy.
SESSION: Legislative success stories
According to your May 12 editorial, “the 2021 session of the Idaho Legislature might go down as one of the least productive in the state’s history.”
COMPLAINT: Electioneering eyesore
Dear Mr. Brannon, This is an official complaint related to the electioneering that was observed by me and others in the community on May 18.
RITA: The carousel crusader
Thanks to The Press for the article recognizing Rita Sims Snyder’s contribution to the success of the Coeur d’Alene Carousel.
REFLECTING: And feeling grateful
I am going on 83 years old and enjoying good health.
GOVERNMENT: Try this on
I saw the article in the Coeur d’Alene Press about a commission studying optional forms of government.
DALTON: Joke’s on you
Serves you right, Dalton Gardens!
BIDEN: Leadership lacking
President Joe Biden has told Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu he expects a “significant de-escalation” in the Gaza conflict.
RACISM: It’s not fascism
I’m writing in response to Pat Evans who responded to Gayla Moseley’s earlier letter regarding today’s Republican Party being autocratic and leaning toward fascism.
DALTON: Just start over
I remember back on Nov. 5, 2019, election day when Dalton Gardens’ current city council was literally dancing in the street in anticipation of their win.
WAKES: Educate and enforce
I am against the proposed ordinance to ban all wake boating and towed water sports on the Spokane River.
WATERWAYS: Open for all
As a fortunate and proud owner of waterfront property on the Spokane River since 2015, I have three young kids and we spend most of our free time on the waterways.