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 …
SIGN: Bring on Biden
A “Joe Biden for President” sign is not something I had wanted in my yard.
VEHICLE FEE: Ease the congestion
My wife and I have lived in the Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls area for almost 30 years.
THANKS: Conservatory kudos
Thank you to Mayor Steve Widmyer and Don “Pepper” Smock for generously saving the historic Thompson house.
MASK: Inconvenient, not evil
Some people think not wearing a mask is about freedom.
REBUTTAL: Credible sources cited
Mr. Perry: For the non-believers out there, here is two (not one but two links) to my sources for the missing children rescues.
NEW PARK: 5-run grand slam
How can you score five runs with a grand slam? Technically it is not possible.
FREEDOM: Seek the source
There is no freedom in the suppression of the truth.
VEHICLE FEE: Vote for Plan B
Sunday’s headline states there is no Plan B if the $50 registration fee fails. REALLY?
TRUSTEES: School board kudos
I would like to publicly thank the Coeur d’Alene School Board for the endless hours they dedicate to our school district.
DISASTER: Avoided by honesty
For the first time in my life, I (stupidly) put my wallet on top of my car one night, while loading it with miscellaneous items.
SHERIFF: Vote for Bauer
The most important local race in this election is for sheriff.
ELECTION: Informed voters love liberty
This letter is sent to everyone who is interested in voting in the 2020 election.
VEHICLE FEE: A better solution
I have a suggestion for KMPO. Instead of adding more fees on Kootenai County residents, why not look into why we receive only 2.7% of collected money for transportation projects?
MASK: Flip side of freedom
Some people think not wearing a mask is about freedom.
MASKS: Montanans do it right
We just returned from a vacation in central Montana and found it admirable that the businesses, locals and visitors were doing their best to cooperate with the guidelines regarding face masks.