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 …
FAITH: Choose wisely
For three weeks now, I missed seeing Bob Shillingstad’s “Faithful Observations” in our paper.
TRIAL: Unsavory outcome
On Jan. 6, President Trump wiped his butt on the U.S. Constitution, and on Feb. 13, 43 U.S. senators ate the evidence.
JESUS: Still the solution
In the early 20th century, the prevailing view in Western culture had been that a body of moral knowledge was possible, necessary and largely accepted for managing human life successfully.
NIC: Who’s at fault
There seems to be a bit of a dust-up going on at our NIC.
WOMEN: Grateful for choices
This is in response Jim Valentine’s letter to the editor on Feb. 12. Mr. Valentine describes what he sees as the ideal time for women, the 1950s.
PRO LIFE: Bill falls short
My fellow Idahoans, in particular those who are excited that our state Senate has introduced a “heartbeat” bill that will presumably diminish abortion in our state: There are problems with the bill. I will name a f…
BIDEN: Mediocrity dead ahead
In the name of “unity” (forced compliance would be more accurate), the illegitimate president of the United States, Biden, has managed to kill tens of thousands of American jobs, throw open the Southern border, des…
GROWTH: Unhappy with response
I appreciate Post Falls Mayor Jacobson responding to my email regarding growth and the lack of action to control it.
WOMEN: Remember four ‘Ds’
I grew up in the ’50s and my mother was the “ideal woman” Jim extolls.
WOMEN: Been there, overcame that
Are you kidding, Jim Valentine?
WORDS: Equality vs. equity
In your article of Feb. 4 regarding the city of Coeur d’Alene “Preparing for the Future” in which it read the planners and consultants recommended to the Council to focus on 4 areas; among them were “equity and inc…
LEVIES: Tax bills will change
As of Feb. 14, The Press has featured four prominent stories about the upcoming school levy election on March 9.
NIC: Cancellation alert
I find the shenanigans and soap box drama of NIC’s dirty laundry petty and tiresome.
VACCINE: Lamenting lethargy
I am sad to hear of so many people refusing the COVID-19 vaccinations because they do not believe in science.
MONEY: Take stimulus challenge
I think we can all agree that the U.S. government is good at wasting taxpayers’ money.