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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 …
MANDATE: Taking business elsewhere
During the spring lockdown, my wife and I were concerned about local businesses being forced into bankruptcy.
SOCIALISM: Check it out
Many things in our country make it socialist, including military, police force, fire department, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, public schools, public transportation.
WISDOM: Few words, big message
Quote from a wise old Indian…
VIRUS: Your help is needed
I am a retired nurse practitioner and public health nurse, so I have considerable knowledge about how viruses and bacteria are spread.
GOP: Undermining faith in election
We, the people, live in a Republic.
ELECTION: Lessons from Chicago
I’m from an Irish Catholic Democrat family in Chicago.
DOGS: PF needs a park
Post Falls growing as fast as it is, still has no dog park.
FLAGS: Protest disrespectful
If we displayed political signs, our yard would have a “His” (Trump) and a “Hers” (Biden). But there are no signs in the yard of our Hayden home.
PROTEST: Matters of degree
What a novel way to protest fraud and election irregularities, turning Old Glory upside down. And an interesting dichotomy indeed.
ELECTION: The path forward
As I read the letters of frustration and accusation from well-meaning people, I can’t help but feel that we have in many ways lost our way and voices of reason have no purchase in the conversations.
RECYCLE: Re-think that decision
Regarding Friday’s (Nov. 6) article about Laureen Chaffin’s decision for the county to no longer accept “co-mingled recyclables” in rural areas, I’m concerned with what appears to be a short-sighted decision.
ELECTION: Time to heal
“Of the seven deadly sins, anger is possibly the most fun. To lick your wounds, to smack your lips over grievances long past, to roll over your tongue the prospect of bitter confrontations still to come, to savor t…
PARADE: Veterans Day insult
How dare you Trump supporters have a parade to support the DRAFT DODGER frumpy dumpty on Veterans Day!
ELECTIONS: Steps to integrity
Abuse and distrust in our elections is a national crisis. We must force Congress to enact election reform.
DEEP THOUGHTS: Masks and pants
On the subject of wearing masks, I am not sure which is the best for us, to do or not to, but I have found out that it does give me a good chance to hide that ugly face of mine when I am out in public.