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 However, letters will not be published if they include profane, obscene language or if they promote, foster or perpetuate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender,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 Letters must include the writer’s full name, hometown and daytime phone number (not for publication) or they will not be published.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 …
HITLER: Poor Trump comparison
In reference to the opinion page on Aug. 23, there was a statement by a Red Stolley: “Aren’t we lucky? Germany had Hitler, we have Trump.”
MASKS: Praying for consideration
As I look at the three pictures of 60-plus people praying for a miracle for Pastor Paul Van Noy, I cannot see one mask! If they could see Pastor Paul through the hospital window, he is probably yelling, PUT ON A MA…
GRATITUDE: In hour of need
I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to the staff at Ivy Court Rehab Center who took care of my dear husband, Raymond Wickstrom, in the last weeks of his life.
TRUMP: Magazine article bogus
I normally don’t respond to factually incorrect letters but felt I must to Ron Dayton’s letter published Sept. 9.
COMMISSIONERS: Wrong on CARES money
Kootenai County Board Of Commissioners vetoed Gov. Brad Little’s “Property Tax Relief Program,” which was part of the $10 million “Cares Act,” which was aimed to help public safety, hospitals and lower people’s pro…
CAMERON: Appreciates his columns
I’m not a real sports fan but I enjoy Steve Cameron’s well written, entertaining columns.
REPARATIONS: Don’t get started
“California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves.” (Coeur d’Alene Press, Sunday, Aug. 30.)
ARYANS: Dispatched by team effort
The Coeur d’Alene Press review of the Butler debacle was excellent.
COLUMNISTS: Earn standing ovation
I read a ridiculous letter to the editor chastising Steve Cameron in Wednesday’s Press.
CITIZEN: Let’s do our part
Before going to the store today, I dressed in the moral and government required attire, which includes a shirt and shoes.
LETTER: Didn’t deserve top billing
My letter is in response to the apparent newsworthy headlining article written on Sept. 3 by Phyllis and John Hysong about their disappointment with Coeur d’Alene.
TRUMP: Look in the mirror
The president repeatedly warns that a Biden-Harris win will bring chaos to our streets.
ARYANS: And other milestones
It was great the Aryan Nation was kicked out 20 years ago.
LETTER: Biden is not ethical
Really M. Becker? Your “opinion”…You’d think President Trump is in the basement of the White House stirring up a pot of vaccine to give to offer to Americans…
COVID: Need to be considerate of others
As you might know, it’s hard to know if someone has COVID.