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 …
NO KINGS: Protest is Orwellian
The blindness, hypocrisy or spiritual depravity of the No Kings folks is astounding. The use of Orwellian newspeak is almost admirable, almost. The No Kings effort is clearly an anti-Trump messaging vehicle, suppor…
RADIO: Local AM spews hate and lies
I find the radio hosts on the AM stations broadcasted here to be so condescending and hateful.
WAR: Renaming the department a mistake
Have our current leaders not learned anything from our history of prolonged wars in foreign lands, beginning with Vietnam?
LOFFMAN: Shares city’s values
She’s exactly the kind of steady, responsible voice the regular people of Coeur d’Alene need.
HAUG: The leader Post Falls deserves
I witnessed firsthand the kind of leader Scot is — one with the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and character.
PROTEST: Gives president no credit
Albeit the president was elected by a commanding majority of the peoples vote as well as Electoral College: many find it difficult to accept the outcome, and continue to bash the president, giving no credit for the…
GOOKIN: Wrong for Cd’A mayor
I served as the Coeur d’Alene city attorney from 2002-2022. I feel compelled to comment on Dan Gookin’s campaign signs boasting of his “Proven Leadership.”
SHUTDOWN: Put the American people first
“Business as usual” for this regime while thousands of federal workers are laid off or fired. Those responsible could care less about government inertia.
KIRK: Christians urged to reflect
Conservative Christians, I urge you to take a step back from social media and take time to research opposing perspectives.
HIGHWAY 41: Is eminent domain imminent?
What’s going on at Highway 41 north of Rathdrum?
MAYOR: How about an informed voter?
Let’s be clear: civic irritation doesn’t equal qualification. Nostalgia isn’t a platform, and “government overreach” isn’t a plan. Governing requires integrity, competence, and an understanding of how communities a…
BROOKS: Solid guy, solid candidate
I’m writing this letter of support for Bill Brooks’ election to the Cd’A City Council.
TRUMP: No grounds for claims of ‘dictator’
Trump’s behavior, opposite of a dictator, is that of a motivated, energetic, CEO, a necessity for managing a complex organization. He has shrunk the size of government, reduced taxes, and cancelled needless regulat…
PORTLAND: Trump should see its reality
Trump should go unannounced and incognito to Portland.
PROCLAMATION: Kirk championed free exchange of ideas
I would like to offer a thank you to Mayor McEvers for signing the proclamation declaring the Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk. I know many people don’t agree with his political or religious views, but he promot…