Letters to the Editor
Letters Policy. The Press encourages letters as a means for readers to share opinions and feedback about local and regional news and events. However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability or sexual orientation. Letters must not exceed 275 words. Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published. Please submit letters to: [email protected], or mail to Readers Write, The Press, 215 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83816.
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 …
CONSORTIUM: Will drive wedge in Cd’A
Oh boy, looks like Coeur d’Alene’s Human Rights Council wants us to embrace a truly leftist group or Consortium as they are calling themselves.
TRUMP: Doesn’t cheat fair
I pay more in taxes than Trump.
VEHICLE FEE: Gas tax a better idea
The $50 registration fee for each auto in Kootenai County is one of the worst ideas placed on the ballot in 2020.
WILLIAMS: Will protect Lake Cd’A
Many people have expressed concern about the long-term health of our lake, but I don’t think that concern has reached the decision makers in Kootenai County and the state capital.
CONFLICT: Presidential question
I am so conflicted as to whom to support for the presidency.
NIC: Move education to right
It seems the far left establishment is worried folks might be challenging their stranglehold on higher education.
NIC: Qualifications matter
I am a lifelong Republican because I believe the Republican Party puts up the best candidates for office.
MEALS: Wheels roll beautifully
In response to the letter this week from Diana Oswald who trashed the Meals on Wheels program, I have to strenuously take exception.
NIC: Nonpartisan non-issue
Here we go again with the argument that community college trustees should be nonpartisan.
MASKS: Ticket violators
Not wearing face masks along with lack of social distancing has clearly shown that this contributes to the spread of COVID-19.
DIVISIVENESS: From liberal playbook
I really take issue with the letter from Betsy Rosenberg from Rathdrum.
MASKS: Legislators don’t know
There once were these three lawmakers.
BARRETT: Prayers answered
On Sept. 28 about 200 conservative and faith leaders met in the Rose Garden for President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.
MASKS: Mandate was necessary
If mask wearing ONLY protected the wearer, I would agree with the opinions of our elected non-scientists and protesters.
VEHICLE FEE: Add gas tax instead
I don’t understand where KMPO thinks they should decide what roads or highways should be fixed.