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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 …
FRAUD: Answer these questions
As a voter in America, I find it difficult to understand why “not enough fraud to change the election results” is not met with the questions, “How much fraud was there and who perpetrated the fraud?”
DUI: Only in Idaho
Today’s Press article “Man charged with 8th DUI” got me to thinking.
FULCHER: Sides with coup
I was disappointed but not surprised to read of Representative Fulcher’s decision to ignore the results of the election when Congress met Wednesday to certify the will of the American electorate.
IDAHO: Finding pandemic balance
I begin by saying this virus is real, highly contagious and dangerous for a small percentage of the population.
TRUST: Has to be earned
Many now call for post-election unity.
CHARITY: Extend it further
Idahoans are giving people!
GOP: Then — and now
The South Shall Rise Again, a phrase often repeated over the decades.
ACADEMICS: Pass ‘good’ batons
As a family member, have you ever attended a son’s or daughter’s track and field meet?
REED: A teacher’s insights
Mr. Craig Kerwin’s recent polemic against Democrats, and in particular, mocking our mayor, our president-elect, and our own Bruce Reed shows all the symptoms of someone who has swallowed the real “fake news” put ou…
REBUTTAL: Responsibilities toward all
First, I want to commend Janet Cooke, RN, for her clear and concise explanation of why more first responders and hospital personnel are at risk for becoming infected with COVID.
VACCINES: No contingency planning
Re: Vaccine rollout continues…, Coeur d’Alene Press, Dec. 30, 2020, page 1.
REBUTTAL: A history lesson
Scott Schwirian invokes the character of our founding fathers to somehow support not contributing to the control of COVID-19 by wearing a simple face mask. Wonder if he bothered to check?
PRESS: A word of gratitude
To The Press editor, writers, photographers and design staff I want to express my sincere appreciation for the notably new content and design over this past year.
BIDEN: Wonder about ‘wiz’
After falling off my chair in laughter from reading Bill Buley’s “THE SMARTEST GUY IN THE ROOM” article.
TRUMP: Rip at own peril
Another Opinion letter appears ripping into President Trump (and his supporters).