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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 …
JAN. 6: Hold all accountable
To prevent another leader of our country from trying to be an autocrat or dictator, Donald Trump must be held accountable for his actions, whether through impeachment, the 25th Amendment or under Section 2384, the …
TRUMP: Fraudulent presidency
I did not read the more than 10,000-word, 40-minute life wasting time of rally that at the end of it all ended with an attack on police, law, order and the very symbol of what this deranged president’s rhetoric sup…
FULCHER: End the deception
I am a political independent.
SHERIFF: Do your job
I had high hopes that our new sheriff would continue Sheriff Wolfinger’s reputation for effective leadership. Perhaps Norris needs information about COVID.
SHERIFF: Protect the vulnerable
Sheriff Norris’s letter to Kootenai County residents deeply miscalculates the pandemic’s impact on vulnerable families.
VICTIM?: Not by long shot
Chadlen Smith, I must congratulate you on your performance.
RIOTS: Hypocrisy on display
Well it looks like all the left had a hay day on Sunday’s LTE page.
RIVERSTONE: Growth’s blemish
Re: 1/10/21 “Terraza Waterfront Café coming to Riverstone,” quality of life in Cd’A is quickly becoming a thing of the past.
JAN. 6: Playing into China’s hands
According to its definition, a patriot is a person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies or detractors.
VOTE BUYING: Simple, effective
Vote buying occurs when a political party or candidate seeks to buy the vote of a voter in an upcoming election.
STIMULUS: Pay it forward
I read the Opinion article written by Len Crosby which appeared in Saturday’s edition.
FULCHER: Simply dishonorable
As the only Idaho congressional representative to try and subvert democracy by suggesting that the Presidential election was rife with voter fraud, despite these lies being completely debunked, Mr. Fulcher dishonor…
FOLLOW-UP: Story raises questions
The Press ran an item Saturday regarding a hit and run accident involving President Trump supporters and an unnamed driver.
STUDENT: Counselors a blessing
Regarding the Sunday article by Devin Weeks, the child felt comfortable talking to an adult about a difficult situation — not one that comes up every day.
STUDENT: Press demeans families
I had to take exception to your Jan. 10 article by Devin Weeks of a counselor giving advice to an 11-year-old on the transgender topic without the parents/guardians input or being notified of such conversations.